Jim Taylor honored for outstanding work and years of service
Austin Bank recently honored Emory employee Jim Taylor for his outstanding work and years of service with the company. […]
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Atmos Energy Fuels Bright Minds of Our Kids
Atmos Energy believes in making a difference in the lives of children by collaborating with education foundations to provide resources to help children read at grade level by third grade. […]
January 4, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains County Republican Assembly Meeting; New GriefShare Sessions Begin; Am. Legion Breakfast […]
Council terminates Police Chief Beck, Officer Hanner
The City of Point Chief of Police Jamison Beck was terminated by the Point City Council at a special meeting on Wednesday, December 20. Beck had resigned during the regular meeting on December 14 but rescinded the resignation on December 15. […]
Trustees accept Johnson’s retirement
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD held a special meeting on Monday, December 18, to discuss the voluntary retirement agreement for Superintendent Jennifer Johnson and select Jim Dunlap as the interim superintendent for the district. […]
County begins preparing for April solar eclipse
With several major media sites expecting millions to pour into Texas for the viewing, Rains County Emergency Management Coordinator Joe Parker held a planning meeting Tuesday evening, December 19, at the Emory Fire Station. […]
For going above and beyond
The American Legion Post 156 awarded Rains County Commissioner Jeremy Cook an award during Thursday’s commissioners court proceedings. […]
Celebrates building dedication
Daugherty Baptist Church in Emory celebrated a building dedication of the recently renovated Della Blanton Community Center on December 10 and had their annual Christmas party on December 16. […]
Board considers purchase of Point Fire Station
The Rains County Emergency Services District Number 1 board of directors met for its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, December 18, at the Emory Volunteer Fire Station. […]
Court approve tax abatements, appoint boards
The Rains County Commissioners Court considered tax abatement for a new solar farm in Rains County, sought bids for building renovations and appointed board members during the regular meeting on Thursday, December 14. […]