Larry Douglas Lonaker
Larry Douglas Lonaker, 76, of Emory, died on October 16, 2022. […]
Month: October 2022
Honoring the work of Joyce Thomas
East Tawakoni Mayor Harold Chandler presents the plaque honoring Joyce Thomas to her husband H. L. as part of the dedication and grand re-opening of the City of East Tawakoni library located at 201 Oak Leaf Trail on Saturday, October 8. Thomas was recognized along with her husband for their work in starting and managing the library for the city. […]
Dogs and cats, appointment of EDC director top council’s agenda
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, September 11, in the city hall council chamber. Among the topics discussed was the increasing nuisance of stray cats and dogs within the city. […]
Cross steps down as mayor
The Point City Council announced the resignation of Stephen Cross as mayor and approved a housing development inside the city limits during the regular meeting on Tuesday, October 11. […]
Three hats tossed in the ring for consideration
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon, October 11, to open sealed applications to replace David Traylor as sheriff of Rains County. […]
Lady Cats qualify for regional meet
Junior Lynzee Hague finished third and led the Rains Lady Cat cross county team to a regional qualification at the district cross country meet in Lone Oak on Saturday, October 8. […]
Wildcats fall in overtime to Tigers
The game between the Rains Wildcats and the Commerce Tigers could not be decided during regulation, with the Wildcats falling in overtime, 24-21, on Friday night, October 7. […]
Books – and Book Sales!
Two weeks ago I wrote about the arrival of Fall. I listed some sure signs of the season, but one I failed to mention was the Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale Event. These sales signal the arrival of Spring and Fall as surely as the blooming flowers and the falling leaves. […]
Trustees order vans, approve emergency operation plans
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, October 10, to purchase new vans for the district and approve plans presented to the board. […]
October 13, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Memorial Pavers Program, Dedication; FOL Book Sale Event; Dunbar Cemetery Benefit; First Responders’ Dinner; Fall Festival Party; Spooktacular In Sandy Creek Park; Rains County Angel Tree Time […]