Sharrel Elaine Norris (Garner)
Sharrel Elaine Garner Norris, 80, of Point, died on July 23, 2026. […]
Year: 2026
Yashica Conley cares for children from birth to 12 years
Yashica Conley has owned Tiny Tots Day Care in Emory since 2010. […]
Presenting Old Glory
The American Legion Post 156 Color Guard presented the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance during the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, July 9. […]
Emory hits milestone early, county continues upward trajectory
Emory eclipses a milestone earlier than previous years and Rains County continues to see increases in sales tax revenue compared to 2025 according to the new numbers released by the Texas Comptroller’s office on Wednesday, July 8. […]
Council updated on water tanks, discusses rate increases
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 9, to hear more updates on the work performed by J&A Coating and discuss water, sewer and garbage rate increases. […]
County fire marshal appointed, special tax district discussed
The Rains County Commissioners Court appointed a new fire marshal for the county and discussed a sales tax district during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 9. […]
Shedd sworn in as Fire Marshal
David Shedd, on the left, is sworn in as the new Rains County Fire Marshal by Rains County Judge Brent Hilliard on Thursday, July 9. […]
Reading and Writing in Rains County
My favorite talk for those times when I’m asked to speak to a group about writing is one I call “How to Become a Book Writer.” […]
July 16, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Colony Cemetery Memorial Day; FOL Book Sale Is Coming Soon; FOL Hosts a Youth Writing Challenge; Football Camp; Elm Cemetery Memorial Day; Rains Co. Fair pageant applications […]
James Stanley McAree
James Stanley McAree, 84, died on July 15, 2026. […]