Burn ban ordered for Rains County
Rains County Judge Linda Wallace issued a burn ban for Rains County on Tuesday, July 5. […]
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Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Cody Roberson to speak at Veterans’ event
All US Veterans are invited to attend the upcoming Lake Country Neighbors 12th Annual “Veterans Thank You” to be held at the Lake Fork Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. […]
Poppers in the park
Fun, food and fireworks were all part of the Poppin’ good time at Heritage Park in Emory on Monday, July 4. Local dancers show off their stuff to the music of DJ Calvin. […]
July 7, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Breakfast Sat.; Point Ladies Civic Club Fundraiser; Colony Cemetery Annual Memorial Day; Rains County Republican Assembly Hosts Forum; Class of 1964 Reunion […]
Commissioners deny final plat request from Retreat at Anglers Point
The Rains County Commissioners Court met for a regular meeting on Thursday, June 23, to discuss subdivisions, update filing fees and open bids. […]
Poppin’ good time coming to Heritage Park on July 4th
The Women’s Service Club of Emory will present Poppers in the Park on Monday, July 4, at the Heritage Park. […]
Having a field day with their radios
Blake Cooper, with Joe Parker and Jim Crittenden watching over his shoulder, tunes his radio to communicate with other amateur radio operators around the globe during the 2022 ARRL Field Day on Saturday, June 25, at the Emory Volunteer Fire Department. Other members of the Rains Amateur Radio Association pictured are Michael Beem, Larry Smith and Belinda Smith. […]
June 30, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Rocky Point Community Center Meeting; Am. Legion Breakfast; Point Ladies Civic Club Fundraiser; Rains County Republican Assembly Hosts Forum […]
Honoring a hero
Descendants of Buffalo Soldier Johnie L. Toliver stand with a wreath at the Rains County Veterans Memorial during the dedication of a paver to the veteran on Saturday, June 18. Following the parade through downtown, the ceremony was part of the Juneteenth Celebration in Rains County. […]
Large turnout celebrating Juneteenth 2022
Locals, out-of-towners and out-of-staters braved the Texas heat on June 17-18 to enjoy live music, eat delicious barbecue, walk the Opal Lee Freedom Walk and celebrate black history, its progress and its culture at the celebration. […]