Council approves zoning change, denies variance
The Emory City Council met in regular session in the city hall council chamber Tuesday night, January 9 with two items on the agenda were the focus of the meeting. […]
Year: 2024
Trustees approve contract with interim superintendent
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held the first regular meeting of the new year on Monday, January 8, to hear the annual audit report, approve an interim superintendent contract and set a calendar for constructing the next budget for the district. […]
Commissioners learn about MUDs
The Rains County Commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, January 4, to hear a presentation on the creation of Municipal Utility Districts (MUD). […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats stay undefeated in district
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats remain undefeated in District 12-3A. […]
A City Girl’s Review of 2023, Part 2
Last week I began a review of 2023 based on my weekly columns. It turned out to be a two-week project, so here is a summary of July through December. […]
County, Emory, Point see revenue increases
Local sales tax allocations for the new year saw an increase in the amount of money being returned to Rains County, Point and Emory from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
January 11, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Breakfast; Rains County Republican Assembly Hosts Paxton; New GriefShare Sessions Begin […]
Sandra Kay Dodson Yager
Sandra Kay Dodson Yager, 68, died on January 10, 2024. […]
Albert Hughie Strebeck
Albert Hughie Strebeck, 88, died on January 9, 2024. […]
Mary Hazel Morrow Grubb
Mary Hazel Morrow Grubb, 92, died on January 7, 2024. […]