Denita Young has sponsored Rains County Beauty Pageants since 1995
The first Miss Rains County Fair Queen was selected in 1935 when the pageant stage was nothing more than a flatbed trailer. […]
Month: September 2026
Rains County Fair set for September 15-19
The Rains County Fair Association will host the 96th Annual Rains County Fair September 15-19 at the Rains County Fairgrounds, with five days of pageants, livestock shows, contests, a parade, carnival rides and live music. […]
Rains County, Emory issue burn bans
Rains County and the City of Emory have announced that a ban on all outdoor burning is in effect based on the recommendation of the Texas A&M Forest Service. […]
Liquidation of city assets, city secretary tops agenda
The Point City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, August 26, to list property for sale, appoint a city secretary and adjust salaries in the city budget. […]
Commissioners discuss budget, set road use agreement with Majewski Storage
The Rains County Commissioners Court discussed and made adjustments to the proposed budget for the county and approved a road use agreement with Majewski Storage during the regular meeting on Thursday, August 27. […]
Wildcats mauled by Lions in season opener at home
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team opened the season on Friday, August 28, at Wildcat Stadium with a 69-12 loss to the Dallas Life Oak Cliff Lions. […]
School Lunches
In a column in late July, I began with a warning that, at this stage in my life, many of my columns consist at least in part of memories of days gone by. […]
Lady Cats champs in Hawkins, fall to Lady Panthers on the road
The Rains Lady Cat varsity volleyball team finshed the weekends on a four-game winning streak after bringing home a championship from Hawkins, but suffered a loss on the road in Mabank. […]
September 3, 2026
Good Samaritans temporary hour change; Election workers needed; American Legion Breakfast; Rains 42 […]