Long-time educator now serving as assistant librarian
Sherlyn Adams always wanted to work in a library, and in August 2020 she got the opportunity to become an Assistant Librarian at Rains County Library at 150 Doris Briggs Parkway in Emory. […]
Articles by Judy Kramer
Local Good Samaritans, providing for the disadvantaged since 1987
Rains County Good Samaritans was formed in 1987 by a group of local ministers when they saw a need in the community for food and clothing. […]
Couple takes relationship to new level with business in Emory
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. […]
Finding joy through church, daughters and mission trips
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. […]
Business owner, Chamber secretary, and rancher
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. […]
Dallas native, Chandler, found “forever home” in East Tawakoni
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. […]
Funny Frogs brings exciting color and menu to Emory
Owner, Augustin Velazquez wanted to open a new, larger, and brightly colored gold and red building, one that allows for more patrons. […]
Patients and Emory Dental’s Dr. Edge-Nix become friends
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. […]
Desire to remain active gives rise to Reka’s Rise and Shine Coffee Co.
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 uses financial background to help cut costs at Rains ISD
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. […]