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. […]
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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. […]
EDC supports DPIL program
Emory Development Corporation donates to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The $2,500 check presented by EDC Director Robert Worley (left) and EDC Administrative Assistant Leah Drown (second from left) will help mail age-appropriate books to enrolled Rains County children under the age of five in order to prepare them for educational success. […]
September 21, 2021
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Point VFD Tamale Fest And Raffle; Elm Cemetery Business Meeting; Class of 1964 Reunion Canceled; 1965 Class Reunion; Am. Legion Post 156 Dinner; Woosley Cemetery Meeting; Rescue At FOL Book Sale; Bonanza Potluck Dinner Canceled […]
Board holds emergency meeting
The Rains Independent School District (RISD) board of trustees met in an emergency special session Tuesday night, September 7, in the board room of the district’s administration building. […]
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. […]
Point City Council holds special meeting
The Point City Council met for a special meeting at Point City Hall on Tuesday, September 7. […]
Paying Tribute
Coming to attention at 7:46 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, members of the East Tawakoni Volunteer Fire Department salutedin the direction of New York City until 8:03 a.m. to honor those who lost their lives 20-years ago. […]
Pageants, shows and carnival return after year hiatus
After a year hiatus, a week’s worth of food, festivities and fun descend upon Emory, including the livestock show, carnival, parade and the Rains County pageants. […]
Court appoints clerk, and then it’s business as usual
The court appointed a new county clerk, added a new paid county holiday to the calendar, and conducted the usual court business on Rains County Judge Linda Wallace’s first regular commissioners court meeting held Thursday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. […]