School board hires Nicks as superintendent
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees unanimously hired Joe Nicks as the new superintendent of Rains ISD during a special meeting on Tuesday morning, April 30. […]
Year: 2024
Savor the Flavor changes date, location
The annual Savor the Flavor event, hosted by Lake Country Neighbors, has changed in both time and location. […]
Commissioners approve bridge replacement, mowing
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved replacement of a bridge, mowing of right-of-ways and discussed road ownership during the regular meeting on Thursday, April 25. […]
Severe storms pass through Rains County leaving damaged roads, toppled trees
Severe storms rolled through Rains County on Friday, April 26, and Sunday, April 28, causing power outages, flooding and downed trees. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats battle to regional
Rains High School tennis team qualified two teams to the Region 2-3A tennis tournament at Tyler Junior College on May 9-10. […]
Lady Cats advance in playoffs, Wildcats finish second in district
The Rains Lady Cat softball team overcame rain delays to advance in the Class 3A playoffs, while the Rains Wildcat baseball team looks to bounce back from a second loss as playoffs begin. […]
Kitty can still be entertaining
After a couple of serious columns, I wanted to share something lighter. […]
May 2, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Miller Grove Cemetery Annual Memorial Service; Dougherty Cemetery Memorial Day; Lone Star Cemetery Annual Meeting; Lynch Cemetery Meeting […]
Richard Houghton
Richard Houghton, 82, died on May 1, 2024. […]
Judy Lee Nix-McCasland
Judy Lee Nix-McCasland, 72, of Alba, died on April 29, 2024. […]