Gudger, Nipp, boys team advances to regional
Ben Gudger finished first and led the boys to a second place finish, while Ellen Nipp placed second for the girls at the District 12-3A meet in Commerce on Wednesday, October 28. […]
Month: November 2020
Lady Cats dispatch Lady Panthers, Bearcats next up
The fourth-ranked Rains Lady Cat varsity volleyball team advanced to the area round of the Class 3A playoffs after a straight set victory over the Bells Lady Panthers on Thursday, October 29. […]
Cats stung by Yellow Jackets
On the night before Halloween under the full moon, the Rains Wildcats varsity football team lost to the Mineola Yellow Jackets, 55-30. […]
Interesting Point for November 3, 2020
Now that a new or used president is elected, it is time to get ready for the next holiday. Christmas trees will be going up and there will be lots of shopping to be done. Remember to shop local if you can. […]
from my view of Emory on November 3, 2020
Hello everyone. I hope the cooler weather has everyone staying warm. The rain was nice. I just wished it would have been warmer. […]
Ethiopian cuisine
I used to be a runner. Not the extreme marathon-type runner, but I logged 36 miles a week. I ran almost every day, allowing at least one day of rest. I had an Ethiopian friend who was a serious runner. She also ran every day and her runs were non-negotiable. […]
What is racism anyway?
The subject of racism is impossible to avoid today since it’s at least mentioned in a majority of news stories and broadcasts, social media posts and many conversations. It’s easy to assume that the definition of such a common word is common knowledge. But as we all know, assumptions can be wrong. […]
Businesses offer discounts for veterans
November 8-14 marks Veteran’s Appreciation Week, a week in which those who have served in the military are recognized for their bravery and dedication to the United States. A variety of businesses in Rains County are expressing their appreciation to the community veterans by offering specials to those with a military ID. […]
November 3, 2020
Good Samaritan November Dates The Good Samaritan Thrift and Clothing Store will be open November 7, 14 and 21 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Masks will be required and CDC guidelines will be followed. Food distribution […]
Sherry Stone
Sherry Stone, 50, of Emory, died on November 1, 2020. […]