Campuses closed through Wednesday
The campuses of Rains ISD were idle Monday, February 15, for Presidents Day. Later that morning, parents were notified that all campuses would be closed through Wednesday, February 17. […]
Month: February 2021
Freezing temperatures bring rolling blackouts
Last week’s forecasted arctic blast made its arrival, and with it came plunging temperatures that dipped into the single digits, a wintery mix of freezing precipitation, and rolling blackouts. […]
Two RISD seats to be contested
The May election will see contested races for place 2 and 3 on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees, while Emory and East Tawakoni are expected to cancel elections. […]
Commissioners amend lease agreement, update by-laws
Rains County Commissioners changed the lease agreement for election equipment, updated the Rains County Tourism Board by-laws and approved the auction of equipment during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 11. […]
Lady Cats win playoff game, Wildcats finish third in district
The Rains Lady Cats won a delayed bi-district playoff game, while the boys finished district play in third place. […]
Godfather of hip-hop radio
Greg Mack is one of the most transformational figures in radio. Known mostly for creating what is called the “Rhythmic” format, a format heard all across the USA. […]
Sugar cookies
Recently, granddaughter Piper was pretending to call me. She asked, “Watchoo doing?” a few times. She’s almost three and loves to talk. Apparently I told her that I was cooking because she looked at her mother and told her that Gran was busy cooking cookies. […]
Make it a great day!
Many opportunities to be grateful have presented themselves this week – a home that keeps us comfortable even in the worst weather, a full refrigerator and pantry so we don’t have to make a run to the store, and internet service so we can keep in touch when church is canceled, to name a few. […]
Ladies’ civic club
On the first Thursday in February, the Point Ladies’ Civic club met for the first time this year at the Point Community Center. Eighteen members were present to meet the new board of directors. […]
from my view of Emory on February 16, 2021
This Texas weather has been one for the record books. Starting off the week with snow and supposed to be in the single digits. And then, it’s supposed to end the week with sunshine. […]