Owner of Leeo’s Chicken heads to Cambodia in search of family members
Puthal Leeo Loeuk, who likes to be known as Leeo, has owned Leeo’s Chicken in Emory for 14 years. […]
Spotlight
Sam Sorsby: On duty at DPD during Kennedy, Oswald assassinations
Retired police officer, Sam Sorsby, experienced a couple of historic events, two days apart, during his career with the Dallas Police Department (Dallas PD). […]
Father Michael Ledesma loves what he does
Father Michael has been pastor at St. John’s Catholic Church since July of 2022. […]
Cecilia Wright and her parrot
Dog walking is a normal activity in Emory, but when a parrot takes a stroll in the city on the shoulder of its owner, it is eye-catching. […]
Brandon Roberts made the Educational Foundation of RISD a reality
Brandon Roberts is known in Emory as the financial planner at the Edwards Jones office on North Texas Street. […]
RJH principal Moore has plenty of experience in district
New Rains Junior High School (RJHS) Principal Jennifer Moore moved up to the position after serving two years as Dean of Students at Rains High School. […]
Chief Gloar worked his way up in law enforcement
Emory’s Chief of Police Cliff Gloar has been in his position since 2018, and a member of the local police department since 2014. […]
Chamber President Collins focuses on businesses
Mona Collins was a Rains County Chamber of Commerce board member last November when a vacancy for the president’s position became available and she took the position. […]
Commissioner Mike Willis likes making a difference
County Commissioner Mike Willis, second precinct, is in his fourth term of office and plans to retire on December 31, 2026. […]
Emory City Administrator Allen has passion for parks
Angie Allen took the position of Emory City Administrator on January 11, 2022, after serving more than eight years as City Finance Director. […]