Sherri Cockrell teaches students who want to go into education
When students at Rains High School think education might be a field they want to eventually work in, Sherri Cockrell can give them the opportunity to explore the profession. […]
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Junior Yanez is accomplished in business skills as well as rodeo horse roping
Junior Yanez has worked in his dad’s business, JBA Tex Trailers, in Emory, since he was a kid and has now earned a place as co-owner with his dad. […]
New Elementary Principal Jennifer Dracos has 27 years of education experience
School will begin on Tuesday, August 4, and Rains Elementary School is busy with registrations and information sessions for teachers returning to work. […]
Library makes great headway under leadership of Bernadette Thompson
The Rains County Public Library has been operating since 1982 according to the library’s website. […]
Yashica Conley cares for children from birth to 12 years
Yashica Conley has owned Tiny Tots Day Care in Emory since 2010. […]
Michael Beem serves as President of the Rains Amateur Radio Association
The Rains Amateur Radio Association took part in the American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) 2026 Field Day over the weekend of June 27–28, with Michael Beem, president of the association, leading the effort. […]
Margie Giger was named Texas TOPS Queen
Margie Giger was selected as the Texas TOPS Queen for 2025, after losing 100 pounds and keeping it off for many years. […]
Kurt Drake uses his construction skills to help people
Kurt Drake recently painted high walls, poured concrete, built seven crosses and more at Clark’s Chapel Church of God. […]
Aaron Conner Owns Rains Iron Horse Martial Arts
Aaron Conner is a Carlos Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [BJJ] black belt who has been coaching Jiu-Jitsu for over 22 years. […]
Jason Hoffman is a fishing guide to some of the Dallas Cowboys
Jason Hoffman has been a full-time fishing guide at Lake Fork for 26 years and says that fishing has always been a passion. […]