Texas Rainbow News
The Texas Rainbow News is published by the Grand Assembly of Texas on a quarterly basis in January, April, July, and October.
Each assembly submits an article for a specified month, giving each assembly an opportunity to display activities and to promote their unique ideas and activities. The expected months for each assembly are noted below:
| January, February, March | April, May, June | July, August, September | October, November, December |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado #68 | Aldine #348 | Abilene #86 | El Campo #94 |
| Arlington #96 | Amarillo - Palo Duro #19 | Alice LT#140 | Fort Worth #15 |
| Dallas #33 | Austin #5 | Bluebonnet #378 | Houston #8 |
| Elmwood #285 | Brown County #380 | Burleson #374 | Kilgore #168 |
| Hillsboro #370 | Conroe #73 | Gun Barrel City #369 | Oso #278 |
| Nacogdoches #152 | El Paso #4 | Helotes #377 | Port Neches #159 |
| Pasadena #93 | Farmers Branch #368 | Hill Country #381 | Schertz #280 |
| Rose LT#382 | Melrose #167 | Lampass #49 | Trinity River #379 |
| Roy Stanley #127 | Midland #193 | Plano #320 | Waco #18 |
| Weatherford #87 | Mt. Houston #310 | San Antonio #3 | |
| New Braunfels #277 | Sunshine #375 | ||
| Pearland #337 | West Side #233 | ||
| Wichita Falls Daisy #371 |
Subscriptions are $12 per yer.
Guidelines for submitting articles
The following material is prepared to help you with your annual Article and Ad for the Texas Rainbow News. Your assembly article and information for your ad and photo(s) must be sent via e-mail to stephaniecastillo@hotmail.com. Articles submitted through the postal service will not be accepted.
Make checks payable to Grand Assembly of Texas and send to:
Mrs. Stephanie Castillo
31135 Longhorn Trail
Bulverde, TX 78163
Deadlines: (always check the most recent Texas Rainbow News for possible changes)
To be included in the:
Jan, Feb, Mar issue: Information must be received by November 10th
Apr, May, Jun issue: Information must be received by February 10th
Jul, Aug, Sept issue: Information must be received by May 10th
Oct, Nov, Dec issue: Information must be received by August 10th
The standard article is limited to 200 words. The picture to appear in your ad may be of an individual or of a group.
Guidelines for submitting articles and pictures:
- Articles must be attached as a Microsoft Word document (.doc).
- Document format: 10pt Times New Roman font, left-hand alignment. Headlines: 14pt, CAPS, bold.
- Pictures must be in JPEG format, grayscale.
- Picture resolution: for photos over 4 1/2" please use 72dpi. For smaller pictures use 300dpi.
- In the email subject please type: TRN article for (name of assembly)
Fee Structure
- $45 Standard article and ad with one picture
- $25 Each 200 words over initial standard article
- $15 Each additional picture
- $25 Additional articles (not an assembly article)
- $100 Fraternal advertisement
Additional stories and pictures may be sent anytime during the year. You are defnitely encouraged to send these articles. Please use the fee structure above for additional stories.
Please include the following information when submitting your article and an ad:
- Name of Assembly
- Address
- City, State, Zip
- Meeting Dates and Times
- Name of Worthy Advisor
- Name of Grand Appointment(s)
- Name of Mother Advisor
Information for Subscriptions
Make checks payable to: Grand Assembly of Texas
Subscriptions are $12.00 per year and should be sent to
Ms. Jo D. Dibrell
PO Box 797625
Dallas, TX 73579-7625
A limited supply of single copies of the Texas Rainbow News are available from Ms. Dibrell at $4.00 per copy. Send a change of address to Ms. Jo D. Dibrell. If you have questions about your subscription please email Ms. Jo D. Dibrell at j.dibrell@tx.rr.com
General Information ("line-items" only)
Rainbows, Rainbow Rays, Sunshine, Shadows, Rain, Partners in Progress, Oops, Movin' and Groovin', In Sympathy, Little Brothers and Sisters, Wedding Bells, and Pledge Corner, etc. should be sent to
Dr. Charlotte Morency
2413 Lakeside Drive
Seabrook, TX 77586
tsutsugi@gmail.com
Special Feature Articles
Special feature articles (such as special events, awards, Grand occasions, NOT assembly articles) and general photos (in JPEG format) should be sent to:
Ms. Shelley Ashcraft
13030 Blanco Rd #328
San ANtonio, TX 78216
shelley_ashcraft@sbcglobal.net