Wildcats bounce back with Bulldog beat down
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team bounced back from their season-opening loss with a dominating 63-14 win over the Rice Bulldogs on Friday, September 4, at Wildcat Stadium. […]
Year: 2026
A Strange Trip
Some of my recent columns have focused on the fact that people of a certain age – people like me – tend to talk about the past – a lot. […]
September 10, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains 42; Election workers needed; American Legion Breakfast; Point Volunteer Fire Department Tamale Fest […]
Delores Ann Woods
Delores “Dee” Woods, 81, died on September 8, 2026. […]
Michael Lee Andrews
Michael Lee Andrews, 82, died on September 7, 2026. […]
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. […]
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. […]