The Eclipse
North Texas hadn’t experienced a total solar eclipse from the perspective we saw on April 8 since 1878, and we won’t experience being in the path of totality again until the year 2317. […]
Columns
Brimer protects staff and kids as RISD Chief of Police
Laci Jo Brimer has been Chief of Police at Rains ISD since November 30, 2022. She came to the job with years of experience in law enforcement, a criminal justice education, and a passion for the job. […]
Libraries have been around a LONG time
Libraries, or at least collections of written records of all kinds, have apparently been around since – well, since written records have been around. […]
Alice Wenzel carries on her mother’s legacy with Point Ladies Civic Club
Alice Wenzel, president of the civic club, information which she gleaned from a club pamphlet dates it back to 1944. […]
The Ark Encounter
It’s hard to believe that I began writing about our trip to Kentucky a month ago and am just now getting to the main attraction of the trip – the Ark itself. […]
April Emig, Blanca Hermenegildo appraise market value of properties
April Emig and Blanca Hermenegildo work for the Rains County Appraisal District providing market value for real and business personal property. […]
God Provides
One of the rotating duties of the deacons at Believers’ Baptist is to set up the table for The Lord’s Supper. […]
Mary White, at 87, barely slowing down her community involvement
Mary White’s family has lived and worked in Emory since the 19th century. […]
The Creation Museum
After three columns, I’m finally ready to tell you about Wednesday, the sixth day of our nine-day trip to Kentucky and the day we finally made it to the Creation Museum. […]
Callentine very active in the Crafty Ladies and Piecemakers
Cindy Callentine is treasurer of The Crafty Ladies, a club that was organized in 1975 for the purpose of providing baked goods for nursing homes. […]