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 Emory is the
county seat of Rains County, the fourth smallest
county in Texas! According to the 2000 Census,
our city population was 1,021 but we expect to
be close to 1,500 in the 2010 Census.
Community activities include
Eagle Fest,
an annual event each January featuring guided
bus and barge tours to Lake Fork to spot eagles,
programs with distinguished speakers, and live
bird demonstrations.
Rains County Founders
Day Festival is held each May as a
community celebration of the heritage of Rains
County. Mid-September (15th – 19th)
is the
Rains County Fair, a
week-long, old fashioned, country fair including
a
Classics Round the Square – a
Classic Car Show around the square on the last Saturday
of the county fair. The Annual Motorcycle Fun
Run & Barbeque in October. This is a fundraiser sponsored
by the Rains County Area Law Enforcement
Association & Blue Knights Chapter VIII to
benefit county-wide emergency first responders.
The first Saturday in December will be our annual
Christmas on the Square featuring
vendors for early holiday shopping, visit from
Santa & Mrs. Claus, 6 pm. our Christmas parade
followed by the Tree Lighting in our City Park!
The Rains ISD county-wide campus provides a safe
and secure environment for learning in a rural
setting and a network of civic and social
organizations, Chambers of Commerce, and three
volunteer fire departments provide a strong
backbone of community service with and emphasis
on family values.
Please Visit The Rains County Leader for Local
News
Please Visit The RainsCountyToday.com for Local
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