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. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
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. […]
UIL releases biennial realignment
The Rains ISD sports teams will see old and new faces as district realignment was announced by the University Interscholastic League on Monday, February 2. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Last day to register to vote in primaries is Monday
The last day for Rains County residents to register to vote in the March 3 primaries is Monday, February 2. […]
State commission lifts suspension of JP Franklin
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has lifted the suspension of Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin with an order released on Tuesday, January 27. […]
January 29, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains County Republican Meeting; Candidate Meet & Greet […]