Senior Center a great fit for volunteer Suzanne Wilson
Suzanne Wilson, who has spent most of her life in Rains County, worked for The Texas Workforce Commission 30 years and presently enjoys being retired. […]
Articles by Judy Kramer
Margie Jacobs, soon to be Rains County’s newest centenarian
Margie Jacobs is about to become one of the remarkable Americans who reaches the age of 100 years. Google reports that centenarians (individuals 100 or older) make up less than one percent of the U.S. population. […]
Byrd brings the Rains County Public Library into the 21st Century
Wendy Byrd was working on indigent health care for Rains County Judge Joe R. Dougherty, about a dozen years ago, when the position of Rains County Public Librarian opened up in Emory. […]
American Legion – a major part of Harvey’s life
David Harvey’s life can be described in many ways. Although born in Fort Worth, he spent his childhood attending Rains County schools, where he ended up on the Rains High School District Championship Football Team in 1969. […]
Wallace – wife, mother, and judge
Rains County Judge Linda Wallace was sworn into her new position on September 2, to fill the remaining 16-month term of Judge Wayne Wolfe who died on August 26 from complications of COVID-19. […]
Cooper, a walking history book
Emory Municipal Court Judge Mickey Cooper has served in a number of interesting and respectful government and commercial positions in and near Rains County during his lifetime. But, he may be remembered most fondly for his 40 years with the Emory Volunteer Fire Department. […]
Morgan steps into new position at RISD
The 2021/2022 school year at Rains Independent School District is starting out with a lot of promise. The district is still basking in the honor that Rains High School Lady Cats recently earned by winning the 2019 and 2021 Softball State Championship, and faculty and staff are eager to carry out the district’s vision “In Pursuit of Excellence.” […]