Brad Hamilton
Last weekend I went out to run errands with my Aunt Pam. We went by the library to print out a few documents and catch up with the librarian Miss Wendy, and last minute decided […]
Month: October 2019
Speed bumps tabled, solutions explored
Residents of Emory expressed their opinions regarding speed bumps in the Katy addition during the regular meeting of the Emory City Council on Tuesday, October 15. […]
Early voting is underway
Early voting for the November 5 General Election began yesterday, October 21, at the Rains County Courthouse Annex on Quitman St. in Emory. Voting times are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Thursdays. On Thursdays, October 24 and 31, voting will begin at 7:00 a.m. and run through 7:00 p.m. Early voting ends on Friday, November 1. […]
Council improves police, plan for the future
The East Tawakoni City Council dealt with matters concerning the police department and planned for the future during the regular meeting on Tuesday, October 15. […]
Salary adjustments, game room regulations to be discussed
The Rains County Commissioners Court will discuss salary adjustments, contracts, game room regulations and more during the regular meeting on Thursday, October 24, at 10:00 a.m. in the courtroom of the Rains County County Courthouse. […]
Band advances to UIL area competition
The Rains High School Wildcat Marching Band made history Wednesday, October 16, while competing in the University Interscholastic League’s regional band competition. For the first time in 22 years, the band received a first in division for its performance at the regional competition. Topping that, the Wildcat Band was one of five bands selected to advance to compete in the area competition in Denton on Saturday, October 26. […]
Fall is almost here
Autumn arrived on the calendar several weeks ago, but the actual season is just now making its appearance in Texas. We’ve had a few cool nights that called for a blanket, and one night I woke up to find Kitty snuggled up against me. And a few mornings have called for a lightweight jacket, but we still have some days – like today – when the high temperature is near 90 degrees. Still, fall is definitely in the air, and here are a few ways to tell that Summer is on its way out. […]
After bye, Wildcats head to Pottsboro
This Friday night, October 25, the Wildcats will travel to Pottsboro to take on the Cardinals in Jim Henderson Memorial Stadium.
The Wildcats are currently 4-3 on the season and 2-1 in district, while the Cardinals are 8-0 on the season and 4-0 in district play. […]
Lady Cats push for playoffs after bye
The push to the playoffs for the Rains Lady Cat varsity volleyball team begins tonight after the bye and a loss to the Quitman Lady Bulldogs last week. […]
Lady Cats endure an up-and-down week
The Rains Lady Cats volleyball team remains in second place in District 12-3A after a loss to the Grand Saline Lady Indians and win over the Lone Oak Lady Buffaloes last week. […]