Rains County Judge orders special election for vacant Point City Council seats
A special election to fill the vacant seats on the Point City Council was ordered for May 2 by Rains County Judge Brent Hilliard on Tuesday, February 3. […]
Year: 2026
Alba-Golden Students Research the “Good Old Days”
Art students from Alba-Golden entered the Alba Public Library & Museum with a very engaging assignment given to them by their teacher Stephanie White. […]
February 5, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast […]
Jan Jones Feil
Jan Jones Feil, 83, died on February 5, 2026. […]
Jerry Wharton “Doc” Rodgers
Dr. Jerry Wharton “Doc” Rodgers, 82, died February 3, 2026. […]
Patricia Ann “Boots” Hooten
Patricia Ann “Boots” Hooten, 89, died on January 31, 2026 […]
Weekend of freezing temperatures, precipitation causes local closures
Wintry weather in Rains County over the weekend resulted in closures of schools and businesses, warnings from state officials and a disaster declaration for the county. […]
Commissioners consider abortion ban, library oversight
The Rains County Commissioners Court considered an ordinance concerning abortion and recommendations for the Rains County Library during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 22. […]
Council creates planning committee, donates vehicle
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, to consider plans for a police department building and vehicle. […]