Samples returns for year 33 of teaching high school English
Janet Samples always wanted to be an educator, possibly because her older sister and sister-in-law were teachers. […]
Year: 2026
Council advances water upgrades, approves sale of vehicles
The Point City Council planned for the future of the city’s water system and liquidated assets during the regular meeting on Thursday, August 13. […]
Commissioners administer grants, plan courthouse repairs
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 13, for grant administration and rehab of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
District board discusses budgets, equipment
The Rains County Emergency Services District No. 1 board discussed budgets and equipment during the regular meeting on Monday, August 17. […]
Blue & Black smack down
Wildcat Jabari Shields cuts up the field off the block of his team mate during Blue vs Black scrimmage after the Meet the Wildcats event on Friday, August 14, at Wildcat Stadium.
Lady Cats get win amid slow start
Rains Lady Cat varsity volleyball team scored a victory at Sulphur Springs tournament, but fell in five-set thriller at home. The Lady Cats opened the Sulphur Springs volleyball tournament on Thursday, August 13, with a […]
Dinner has arrived!
Throughout the years, there have been many ways of calling the family to the dinner table. […]
August 20, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Dinner; Election workers needed; Free documentary film screening; Reserved season football tickets on sale […]
Geneva Nell Self
Geneva Nell Self, 103, died on August 17, 2026. […]
Thomas Hutson Nelson
Thomas Hutson Nelson, 95, died on August 16, 2026. […]