LaDonna Genson’s retirement has brought her to Point
LaDonna Genson, of Point, grew up on her father’s dairy farm in Iowa where she helped milk cows and began riding horses bareback at five years of age. […]
Year: 2025
Rains County, East Tawakoni saw tax revenue increases in May
The office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is returning over a billion dollars to statewide taxing districts in May, and East Tawakoni and Rains County will see an increase in returns for May compared to 2024. […]
District renews ambulance contract, pays for ladder truck
The Rains County Emergency Service District board renewed the contract with Hopkins County EMS for ambulance service, paid the invoice of a new ladder truck for the Emory Volunteer Fire Department and discussed a tower lease termination during the regular meeting on Monday, May 19. […]
New council seated, three plats approved
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, to canvass votes from the May 3 election, approve recommendations from the Emory Planning and Zoning Commission and amend the city’s budget for a new vehicle for the Emory Police Department. […]
Knight, Oakes selected top Cats
Emma Knight and Tylin Oakes were selected as Lady Cat & Wildcat Athlete of the Year during the Rains Wildcat Athletic Banquet on Monday, May 19, at Rains High School. […]
WSC holds monthly meeting
The Women’s Service Club had their regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, at the Rose Community Center. […]
Sometimes I hate technology
Older people who complain about modern technology usually end up sounding like grumpy old men or women who just don’t understand how the latest electronics work. […]
May 22, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Dinner; Smyrna Cemetery Memorial Day; Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Annual Meeting […]
Jonathan Theodore Johnson
Jonathan Theodore Johnson, 87, died on May 18, 2025. […]
Joyce Bernice Blackburn Hart
Joyce Bernice Blackburn Hart, 91, died on May 17, 2025. […]