Cats and puppies
People often ask where I get ideas for my columns. […]
Year: 2026
Lady Cats’ season comes to an end as State Semifinalists
The Rains Lady Cat varsity basketball team’s season ended one game short of San Antonio. The Lady Cats traveled to Mount Pleasant on Friday, February 27, to take on the Liberty-Eylau Lady Leopards in the […]
Six candidates set for Point City Council election in May
Six candidates have officially signed up to run in the May 2 election for three seats on the Point City Council. […]
Commissioners discuss green energy projects, regulations
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 26, to discuss green energy projects and how the county can regulate them. […]
Point Police Department conducts arrest operation
Law enforcement officers from the Point Police Department, aided by the Rains County Constable’s Office, executed multiple arrest warrants on the morning of Thursday, February 26, resulting in the apprehension of two individuals. […]
Hilliard, Northcutt, Ingram win party nominations; Jones, Christian head to Runoff
Republican candidates Brent Hilliard, Lori Northcutt, and Toni Ingram emerged victorious in their respective races during Tuesday’s primary voting in Rains County, while Jim Jones and Eric Christian will head to a runoff for the […]
State Semifinalists!
The Rains Lady Cats’ received bronze medals following a loss to Shallowater in the Class 3-A, Div. I State Semifinals on Tuesday night, March 3, in Abilene. […]
Board adopts calendar for next year, school starts August 4
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees adopted the school calendar for 2026-2027 school year, heard the annual academic performance report and approved submission of staff development waiver during the meeting on Monday, March 2. […]
March 5, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast; Alba-Golden All Class Reunion […]
Sam O. Sorsby
Sam O. Sorsby, 93, died on March 5, 2026. […]