Rains County JP, county sued for civil rights violation
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Rains County Justice of the Peace Jenkins Franklin and Rains County. […]
Month: May 2025
Commissioners begin office shuffle, update policies
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 8, to discuss moving offices, update policies and approve grant applications. […]
Run the Bridge
Runners take off on a 5K race across Staff Sergeant Shawn Henry McNabb Memorial Bridge on Saturday morning, May 10, in East Tawakoni. […]
2025 Savor the Flavor a Great Success!
Twelve restaurants/bakeries participated and shared a wide variety of wonderful food. […]
Mother’s Day Pictures
Mother’s Day used to be all about flowers, cards, and a questionable breakfast prepared for mom by the kids. […]
Deborah Ann Thomas
Deborah Ann Thomas, 75, of Emory, died on May 11, 2025. […]
Kevin Sustaire is a plumbing businessman and avid racer
Longtime Emory resident, Kevin Sustaire, entered college with a scholarship in track, but after months in the academic life he decided it was not his forte. […]
Checking out the new fire truck
A pair of future Emory Volunteer Firefighters check out the new fire truck Saturday morning, May 3, during Founder’s Day festivities and the annual EVFD chicken roast. […]
Three arrested in connection with burglary of storage building in Emory
The Emory Police Department (EPD) made three arrests in connection with a recent burglary at a local storage facility, following swift investigation and coordinated search efforts that included multiple locations. […]
New taxing district created, council seats filled
Rains County voters approved the creation of a new taxing district in the county and filled seats on the Rains ISD school board, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council in elections held on Saturday, May 3. […]