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Emory is the
county seat of Rains County, the fourth smallest county in Texas! We are
bound by world class bass fishing Lake Fork on the east and premier
recreation Lake Tawakoni on the west. We are only 65 miles east of the
Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex; halfway between 1-20 and 1-30, and at the
intersection of State Highway 19 & U.S. Highway 69. Our location,
combined with the current growth trend the area is experiencing, makes
Emory and Rains County ripe for new businesses and industry
(for
both the entrepreneur as well as large corporations)
AND a
great place to live or visit!
The education of the area’ s children is ably provided by a countywide
school campus, Rains ISD. In 1995, the 74th Legislature of the state of
Texas passed a resolution declaring Rains County the
“Eagle Capital of Texas” . This led to Eagle Fest, an annual event,
the first weekend in February,
featuring guided bus and barge tours to Lake Fork, distinguished
speakers, and live bird demonstrations. Other community activities
include
Rains County
Founders Day Festival, the Rains County Fair
&
Classics Round the Square,
and Christmas on the Square!
A network of civic and social organizations, chambers of commerce, and
three volunteer fire departments provides a strong backbone of community
service with an emphasis on family values.
Emory, Texas — No pretense, . . . a place where you can just be
yourself!
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