Rains stays red, Texas flips blue
The voters of Rains County cast a majority of votes for Republican candidates, while Texas saw a historic shift with the election of many Democratic candidates to state and federal offices. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Wildcats go toe-to-toe with Tigers, fall to big plays
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team battled the Commerce Tigers on Senior night, but big plays doomed them to a 56-25 loss on Friday night, October 30. […]
November 5, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Angel Tree Application Deadline; Angel Tree Angels available; Toys For Tots Donation Boxes Available; Veterans Day Parade; Veterans Day Program; Grief Share Seminar; American Legion Breakfast; Thanksgiving Luncheon; SLKC Fundraiser Thanksgiving Bake Sale; American Legion Dinner; Blood Drive in Yantis; Community Seeds Christmas Dinner; RYSA Stew Cook-off; Tai Chi Class Wednesdays […]
Early voting ends Friday, General Election Day Tuesday
Early voting in Rains County for the November 3 General Election continues until Friday, October 30 at the Rains County Courthouse Annex. […]
Commissioners re-appoint temporary JP
The Rains County Commissioners Court discussed the lease of a tractor with a boom mower, appointed a temporary Justice of the Peace and approved the installation of automatic doors at the library and courthouse annex during the regular meeting on Thursday, October 22. […]
City eligible for $5.4M to upgrade water system
The city council for East Tawakoni was informed that the city’s water system grant application was eligible for $5.4 million in principal forgiveness from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). […]
First Responder’s Banquet Held
Emory Volunteer Fire Chief Darren Renshaw presents a Molsect knife set to the Rains County Firefighter of the Year, Kelly Robbins, during the annual First Responders Banquet held at The Chapel on Thursday, October 22. […]
Point City Council discusses proposed rate changes
The City of Point held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 22, to read over proposed rate changes for city services. […]
Lady Cat season ends in Commerce
Lady Cat Arianna Philson bumps the ball over the block attempt during a match on October 9. The Lady Cat season ended with a 3-1 district loss to the Commerce Lady Tigers on October 23. […]
Larry O’Neal Slatter
Larry O’Neal Slatter, 82, died on October 26, 2026. […]