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. […]
Year: 2026
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 […]
Ruth Rouse
Ruth Rouse, 90, died on July 9, 2026. […]
Natalia Doelves
Natalia Cardoza Doelves, 84, of Emory, died on July 8, 2026. […]
William Campbell
William “Bill” Campbell, 75, died on July 7, 2026. […]
Linda Ann Sanders
Linda Ann Sanders, 84, died peacefully on July 4, 2026. […]