Meet-the-teacher Day!
Meet-the-teacher night will be Meet-the-teacher day this year. […]
Month: August 2020
Commissioners court approves purchase of three new vehicles
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, July 30, and decided upon a mental health service provider for the Rains County Jail, considered the purchase of vehicles for the Rains County Sheriff’s Department and finalized the proposed budget for 2020-2021. […]
Trump Floatilla
On July 25, the Trump MAGA KAG Flotillas Boat Parade was held on Lake Tawakoni with over 200 boats in attendance. A large number of spectators watched from the bridge and the shoreline. […]
Emory…from my view on August 4, 2020
We are drawing closer to the end of summer. For some of us that love fall, that’s a good thing! I’ll miss the summer nights and swimming though. Anyone else fighting the urge to put up their fall decorations? […]
Interesting Point on August 4, 2020
After a week of mixed feelings of how school is going to look and big storms out in the ocean, life goes on in Point. Sprucing up all of Point is happening and it is looking good. […]
Puppy Patrol
Our next door neighbors have dogs. First there was one, and then there must have been a visitor because there were puppies. […]
FNB announces new unified name
The year 2020 marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of First National Bank of Gilmer and its commitment to the banking needs of East Texas and its people. […]
Republican Chair Ratliff
The Rains County Republican Party leaders welcome newly elected chairperson Kristi Ratliff on Monday, August 3. Attending the event are (l-r) out-going chairperson Debbie Nelson, Precinct 203 chair Jenkins Franklin and Precinct 306 chair Lasaro Birdwell. […]
New season, coach awaits Lady Cats
The Rains Lady Cats volleyball team began fall practice on Monday, August 3, with a young core and a new head coach that knows the program well. […]
Wildcats prepare for unique season
The Rains Wildcats football team has begun the preparations for a new and unique season of fall sports as two-a-day practices get underway on Monday, August 3. […]