from my view of Emory on January 26, 2021
This has been a very busy week for my crew. We moved into our new home last week and are getting nice and settled. […]
Month: January 2021
You’re in the Army now!
No, I didn’t go to my local recruiter and sign up. Military enlistments are down, but I don’t think they’re desperate enough to accept a mature woman like me. I did, however, do something almost as controversial, and one gentleman who shared my experience said it was like enlisting in the Army. […]
County still waits for information
Rains County continues to be committed to disseminating information to citizens as soon as we receive it. Currently, Rains County is not being notified of the vaccine availability nor the location or time of delivery. […]
VFD to host blood drive
The Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a drive from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, at 123 Locust St. in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. To receive more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Chief Justin Lollar at 903-269-5777. […]
Robert Henry Potts
Robert Henry Potts, 57, of Point, died on January 24, 2021, in Dallas. […]
Eleanor N. Sisk
Eleanor N. Sisk, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, died on January 23, 2021, in Dallas. […]
Gregory James Malone
Gregory James Malone, 63, of Emory, died on January 22, 2021, at his home. […]
Wanda Fitzgerald
Wanda Fitzgerald, 83, of Athens, died on January 21, 2021, at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. […]
Well blow me down!
High winds caused a gravel truck to topple Thursday afternoon on Hwy. 69 just north of Point. Reports indicated the truck was dumping its load of rocks when a gust of wind sent the truck over on its side. […]
Trustees appreciated by district, handle monthly business
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees reviewed the annual audit reports, extended COVID leave and purchased more equipment during the regular meeting on Monday, January 11. […]