Court addresses plats, considers groundwater district
The Rains County Commissioners Court addressed plats in the county and decided on the plan for a groundwater district during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 30. […]
Year: 2026
Return to Classes
Scenes from the first day of classes at Rains Elementary School (RES) on Tuesday morning. Parents and students await the opening of doors at RES.
Lady Cats dig deep preparing for new season
Lady Cat Torri Forbes dives in front of Lady Cat Audra Kleinmeier to dig the smash attempt during practice in Talkington Gym on Tuesday, August 4. […]
Job Satisfaction
Last week while I was sitting in the surgery waiting room while the doctor replaced one of David’s defective parts, I was texting with my son. […]
August 6, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; GriefShare Sessions begin; American Legion Breakfast; Rains Co. Fair pageant applications […]
Alton Wilson
Alton Paul “Big Al” Wilson, 68, died on July 31, 2026. […]
New Elementary Principal Jennifer Dracos has 27 years of education experience
School will begin on Tuesday, August 4, and Rains Elementary School is busy with registrations and information sessions for teachers returning to work. […]
Council updated on park grant, appoints EDC members
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, to hear an update on a grant application for the city park and appoint members to the East Tawakoni Economic Development Corporation (EDC). […]
Council considers selling property, pursuing grants
The Point City Council considered options for selling city property, looked into grants and asked for volunteers during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 23. […]
Red Light, Green Light
Construction is underway on the traffic signal at the intersection of Hwy. 19 and Quitman St. […]