Winning ticket
Brayden Dewayne Smith, with the help of his grandmother, Tammy Wedeking, redeems his winning ticket during a raffle that was held Tuesday evening. […]
Emory
Allen named interim administrator
City of Emory Director of Finance Angie Allen was appointed to serve as Interim City Administrator by Mayor Earl Hill III at the Tuesday, October 19, Emory City Council meeting. […]
A Day at the Fair
Friday, October 15, was Destination Day for the City of Emory at the State Fair of Texas. Representing Emory tourism were (left to right) Donna Raper, Kelli Sims, Angie Allen and Leah Drown. The group were stationed in the Texas Heritage Trail Regions booth located at the Food and Fiber Building. […]
Early voting underway for VATRE, city council seats
At press time, 126 residents of Rains County have cast a ballot in early voting for the November 2 general election. Early voting continues each weekday until Friday, October 29, in the election office of the Rains County Annex at 220 West Quitman St. in Emory. […]
October returns up for all entities
The revenue from the sale of taxable goods in Rains County continues to keep the county and local cities ahead of totals from 2020 as the rest of the state of Texas saw an increase of 20.6 percent in allocations being returned to local taxing entities in October. […]
Council sets tax rate, adopts budget, approves sale of KRER
Emory City Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Emory City Hall. […]
Emory Baptist launches Little Free Pantry
Emory Baptist Church opened a Little Free Pantry on September 22. The pantry is a new ministry of the church, for the community. […]
EDC helps more local businesses, sells radio station
The City of Emory Development Corporation Board of Directors held public hearings and took action on proposed project incentives for businesses in the area during the regular meeting on Wednesday, September 15. […]
Garrett resigns; special election called
The Emory City Council met in a special session Monday evening, September 13, to accept the resignation of council member Howard Garrett, Place 3. Garrett submitted his letter of resignation, citing health as his reason for leaving the council. […]
Whataburger, reduced tax rate top Emory City Council meeting
Those who live and travel through Emory will begin to see construction across 22 acres at the intersection of FM 515 and Hwy. 69, according to Emory Development Corporation (EDC) Director Robert Worley. He told the Emory City Council on Tuesday, August 17, at its regular meeting, that the acreage had been sold to a company which plans to build a convenience store, truck stop and Whataburger on the land. […]