Marvin D. Carlisle
Marvin D. Carlisle, 84, of Wills Point, died on February 11, 2021. […]
Month: February 2021
Plans underway for June 19 Founder’s Day
The Founder’s Day committee met Monday, February 1, to begin planning the 2021 Founder’s Day festivities. Due to the cancellation of last year’s 150th anniversary, Founder’s Day will incorporate the county’s sesquicentennial celebration. […]
Deadline to file for May 1 election is Friday
The deadline to file for a place on the ballot of the May 1 election for a position on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees, the city council of Emory or City of East Tawakoni City Council is Friday, February 12, by 5:00 p.m. […]
Coker brought on board as athletic director, football coach
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Charlie Coker as the new athletic director and head football coach for the district at the regular meeting on Monday, February 8. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats on the diamond
Wildcats, Lady Cats on the diamond […]
Lady Cats second in district, Wildcats push for playoffs
The Rains Lady Cats finished second in District 12-3A after two wins last week, while the Wildcats look to wrap up district play and a playoff spot this week. […]
Trailblazers, icons and legends
The month of February was chosen because of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14), two men who were revered and celebrated in Black communities. […]
To hug or not to hug
What is one of the first things we say to our grandchildren when we see them? I have no scientific proof to back this up, but it’s probably something like “Come give Grandma a hug!” And more than likely, the kids come running. […]
from my view of Emory on February 9, 2021
Can’t decide if we are gonna be cold this week or warm. I see the first signs of spring in the neighbor’s yard … those yellow dandelions, also known as the first food for the honeybees. […]
Interesting Point for February 9, 2021
I hope all stayed safe and enjoyed Super Bowl weekend. It was pretty quiet in Point last week. […]