Early voting for March Primaries begins Monday
Early voting in the March 3 primary election will begin on Tuesday, February 17, at the Rains County Election office in the Rains County Courthouse Annex at 220 W Quitman St.
Year: 2026
Board affirms right to religious expression
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, February 9, to vote on Texas Senate Bill 11, affirm the district’s position on rights to religious expression and authorize the superintendent to hire a new chief financial officer for the district. […]
Grass Roots Politics
I’ve heard of grassroots politics most of my life, and I had a vague idea of what it was – putting out signs, addressing flyers, making phone calls, and in general making a nuisance of yourself like the characters in some political comedy movies. […]
Ladies co-district champs, Wildcats push for playoffs
The Rains Lady Cat varsity basketball team heads to the playoffs as co-district champions of District 12-3A, while the Rains Wildcats continue their push to the playoffs. […]
Meet with Republican, Democratic candidates this week
Rains County residents have several more opportunities to talk with candidates ahead of the March 3 primaries. […]
February 12, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Democrat Party To Meet With Barrios; American Legion Breakfast; Alba Public Library Celebration […]
Bruce Wayne Thompson
Bruce Wayne Thompson, 68, died on February 9, 2026. […]
Ronnie Morgan is Superintendent, Rains County Road and Bridge
Ronnie Morgan has been a superintendent of personnel since 1984 and joined the Rains County Road and Bridge Department in 2012 as a Commercial Driver License (CDL) professional driver. […]
Shooting for a Win!
In front of a packed gym, senior Wildcat Gunner Cook puts up a three-point shot allowing the Wildcats to retake the lead in the 38-31 district victory over the Winnsboro Raiders on Friday night, January 30, in Talkington Gym. […]
Lady Cats top Winnsboro, Wildcats start second half strong
The Rains Lady Cat varsity basketball team continued their win streak in the second half of District 12-3A play, while the Wildcats started their own streak with two straight wins. […]