Edward D. Burns
Edward D. Burns Jr., 88, of Emory, died on January 30, 2024. […]
Month: January 2024
Jimmy Woods
Jimmy Woods, 74, died on January 29, 2024. […]
Retired nurse Kessler owns her own business for first time
Joanna Kessler was a nurse for 30 years, and most recently worked part-time in her field at Rockwall Health Hospital. […]
Rain, fog and pot holes follow freezing temps
A pickup truck enters a fog bank while traveling north on Hwy. 19 across the Mildred McMillan Garrett Memorial Bridge on Tuesday, January 23. […]
Freezing temperatures cause water issues
Freezing temperatures and eventual thawing cause issues for local water departments in Rains County last week. […]
No data exposed during breach of third-party software
Officials at Rains ISD announced that no personal information was exposed during a data breach reported by Raptor Technologies, a third-party software vendor utilized by the district for managing front office check-ins. […]
Board orders fire truck for Point, modifies EMS carport
The Rains County Emergency Service District ordered a new fire truck for the Point Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), extended the carport at the EMS building and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, January 22. […]
UT-Tyler releases FallDean’s and President’s lists
Brandon Bacon, Avery Gowin, Emma Mays and Katie Thurman, all of Emory, and Jordan Montalvo, of Point, were named to honor role at UT-Tyler. […]
100 years and still serving
Last year about this time I shared about my Aunt Fay’s 99th birthday party and then continued with a rather boring column about longevity. […]
Ladies continue to role through district, Wildcats stumble
The Rains Lady Cats continue to roll through District 12-3A play while the Rains Wildcats have lost their last two games. […]