Patsy Ann Valentine Hill
Patsy Ann Valentine Hill, 81, of Mineola, died on January 16, 2022. […]
Month: January 2022
Susan Taylor
Susan Taylor, 76, of Yantis, died on January 14, 2022. […]
Cynthia Ann Young Stinson
Cynthia Ann Young Stinson, 66, of Alba, died on January 14, 2022. […]
Bridge dedication ceremony set for Saturday
On Saturday, January, 15, 2022 at 12:00 p.m., the landmark two-mile bridge will be officially dedicated to Staff Sgt. Shawn Henry McNabb in honor of the United States soldier whose life was lost in Afghanistan. […]
Trustees recognized by district, hear school progress
The members of the Rains ISD Board of Directors were recognized for School Board Recognition Month in Texas and heard updates during the regular meeting on Monday, January 10. […]
Increase in illnesses forces closures
Rains ISD announced in a press release on Wednesday, January 12, that the district will be closed through Tuesday, January 18. […]
Where has all the water gone?
Driving by Lake Fork, passersby can easily tell that the water level appears much lower than it has in recent years. Lake Fork sits at 403 feet when it’s at full pool. As of Wednesday, January 12, it measures at 396.88 feet, 6.12 feet below full pool. […]
Wildcats remain winless in district, Lady Cats split weekly games
The Rains Wildcats still looking for first district win, while the Rains Lady Cats suffer first district loss but bounce back with win. […]
Kindness, Part 2
Several weeks ago I wrote a column about a friend who had been on the receiving end of a very unkind attitude and some very unkind words. These words came from an erroneous assumption based on her appearance after surgery and extensive chemo and radiation treatments. […]
Denice West and Carla Weddle thrive as new owners of Y’all Come Back Café
Hometown ladies, Denice West and Carla Weddle, partnered up and bought the Y’all Come Back Café, in August 2021, a few months after the previous owner died from a car accident. […]