New Elementary Principal Jennifer Dracos has 27 years of education experience
School will begin on Tuesday, August 4, and Rains Elementary School is busy with registrations and information sessions for teachers returning to work. […]
Columns
Lieutenant David got a magic knee!
One of my favorite scenes from the movie Forrest Gump happens when Forrest sees his friend Dan Taylor, who lost both legs in Vietnam, walking across his lawn to attend his wedding. […]
Library makes great headway under leadership of Bernadette Thompson
The Rains County Public Library has been operating since 1982 according to the library’s website. […]
Surgery is not what it used to be!
You’re just going to have to face the fact that I’ve reached the age where most of my columns – and a lot of my conversations – begin with “back in the day” or some version of that. […]
Yashica Conley cares for children from birth to 12 years
Yashica Conley has owned Tiny Tots Day Care in Emory since 2010. […]
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.” […]
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. […]
I misgendered my cat!
I have misgendered Pale Rider for several months and only recently realized my mistake. […]
Margie Giger was named Texas TOPS Queen
Margie Giger was selected as the Texas TOPS Queen for 2025, after losing 100 pounds and keeping it off for many years. […]
The Gettysburg Address – Then and Now
The speech we now know as the Gettysburg Address was delivered by President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication ceremony of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863. […]