Shedd sworn in as Fire Marshal
David Shedd, on the left, is sworn in as the new Rains County Fire Marshal by Rains County Judge Brent Hilliard on Thursday, July 9. […]
Year: 2026
Reading and Writing in Rains County
My favorite talk for those times when I’m asked to speak to a group about writing is one I call “How to Become a Book Writer.” […]
July 16, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Colony Cemetery Memorial Day; FOL Book Sale Is Coming Soon; FOL Hosts a Youth Writing Challenge; Football Camp; Elm Cemetery Memorial Day; Rains Co. Fair pageant applications […]
James Stanley McAree
James Stanley McAree, 84, died on July 15, 2026. […]
Parading American
Harold Chandler, dressed patriotic, waves to residents of East Tawakoni from a 1962 AMC Rambler American convertible during the Fourth of July parade on Saturday, July 4. […]
Michael Beem serves as President of the Rains Amateur Radio Association
The Rains Amateur Radio Association took part in the American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) 2026 Field Day over the weekend of June 27–28, with Michael Beem, president of the association, leading the effort. […]
Grass fire briefly breaks out at solar farm between Point, Lone Oak
A grass fire broke out Monday afternoon at a solar energy facility located between Point and Lone Oak, but firefighters from two volunteer departments had the blaze under control within minutes, according to a statement from the company that operates the site. […]
Wallace, Jones nominated for Region 7 Teacher of the Year
Rains ISD teachers Shantil Wallace and Tiny Jones will be honored at the Region 7 Teacher of the Year ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday, July 14, in Longview. […]
I misgendered my cat!
I have misgendered Pale Rider for several months and only recently realized my mistake. […]
July 9, 2026
American Legion breakfast; Colony Cemetery Memorial Day; Friends of the Library Writing Challenge; Football Camp; Friends of the Library book sale; Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales […]