Articles by Judy Kramer

Emory newcomers Penny Wilson and Marty Barrington have been a couple for about four years, and recently took a step up in their relationship by becoming business partners. […]

Bro. Richard Piles, lead pastor at Emory Baptist Church (EBC), and his wife, Christy, are at a good time in their life. They have three daughters that they are very proud of, their church is growing, and they have fond memories of serving God where they live and through mission trips overseas. […]

Penny Wittrock is a visible, energetic part of Rains County serving as Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and managing her business, PJs Cowhides located at 108 North Street in Point. […]

Traveling to East Tawakoni’s City Hall makes for a shady, peaceful drive through a residential area on the shore of Lake Tawakoni. When arriving at 288 Briggs Boulevard, it is easy to miss the one-story, yellow City Hall and Community Building that only becomes visible by turning into an alcove, with a park-like landscape and a scenic view of the lake. […]

Owner, Augustin Velazquez wanted to open a new, larger, and brightly colored gold and red building, one that allows for more patrons. […]

Dr. Melissa Nix-Edge has been working at Emory Dental since October 2013, and five years ago became a full-time partner with owner Dr. Bennett Vaculik D.D.S. Dr. Vaculik had opened the dental office in January 2013 after practicing dentistry in Sulphur Springs for 30 years. […]

Emory realtor Keeley Roan’s grandparents owned a steak house in Illinois, and her sister is an experienced coffee shop owner in Ohio who has expanded her business with the addition of a brewery, bar and pizza. […]

Karah Boyd has three children ages five, eight and 11, and has taken a pause from her accounting career to raise her children and volunteer at Rains ISD. But, she is no ordinary volunteer. […]

Since Lyn Baldwin and her husband Bill moved to Lake Fork about 20 years ago she has made a difference in Rains County. Her love of children and dedication to inspiring them to read prompted her to take a volunteer leadership role in the organization of the local affiliate of the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in 2018. […]

Thad Wilson was born and raised in Forney, and lived there while serving 28 years as a police officer where he had an interesting career involving undercover assignments. […]