Darlene Thornton opens Stella Mae Bakery in Point
Her mother and grandmothers (Stella and Mae) taught her to cook and bake, and her life was full of gatherings of extended family at the dinner table each week. […]
Columns
Where is Emory?
As an author, I am sometimes asked to speak about my books, about writing in general, and other topics related to my work. […]
Shelbi Sheppard head volleyball coach at RHS
Shelbi Sheppard comes from a family that loves sports and so it is only natural that she has ended up coaching at Rains ISD. […]
Generosity
Pastor Jason’s sermon Sunday morning was from Ecclesiastes 11, and he talked a lot about generosity. […]
Emory mural is product of artists Courtney Frazier and Robin Knight
Rains County sisters Courtney Frazier and Robin Knight have always been interested in art and have painted windows for holidays, made wreaths, signs, arranged flowers and other crafts. […]
Kitty still likes David best
Writers, like most creative people, tend to be temperamental at times, and rigid things like weekly deadlines are not on our list of favorite things. […]
Tim Babcock and Jay Anthony Own a “Destination” Store
Twigs Home & Lighting Warehouse has operated for 15 years at First Monday Trade Days in Canton and opened in Emory two years ago. […]
School Days! School Days!
Since Rains ISD begins classes on Monday, August 12, I recently posted a cartoon on Facebook that showed the back of a school bus with the red stop sign extended on the left-hand side. […]
Anastasia Armstreet is new Rains Elementary School principal
New Rains Elementary Principal Anastasia Armstreet joins the district with 16 years’ experience in education including 11 years teaching science classes such as chemistry, forensic science and physics. […]
Toilet Seats
With all that has gone on this week in the presidential race and all the controversy surrounding the Olympics, it seemed only natural to write about – toilet seats! […]