Hopkins files to be elected sheriff
Michael Hopkins has announced that he will run for the office of sheriff of Rains County in the 2024 election. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Two local primary signups, deadline December 11
The deadline for candidates to file an application for the primary election is Monday, December 11 and so far, two candidates have filed for a place on the ballot in the Republican Primary for local offices. […]
Board discusses Point VFD, EMS carport
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board discussed Point VFD fire station, carport at the EMS building and replacement of the fire engine at Point VFD during the regular meeting on Monday, November 20. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats suffer first losses, bounce back with wins
The Rains Lady Cat and Wildcat basketball teams suffered their first losses of the season over the weekend. […]
Young voices recognize the sacrifices made
Rains Intermediate Choir sings “Sacrifices Made” during the Veterans Day program at Rains High School gym on Thursday, November 9. School officials stated that 45 local veterans were honored during the event. […]
Point City Council to begin plan for IRS debt relief
The Point City Council moved forward with settling the City of Point’s debt to the IRS, approved final plans for repair of drainage ditch and updated ordinances on animal control in the city during the regular meeting on Thursday, November 9. […]
Trustees hire high school principal, accept grants
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, November 13, to accept funds from the Rains ISD Education Foundation for teacher grants and hire an interim high school principal. […]
Court disciplines employees, plan renovations
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Monday, November 13, for personnel issues and a regular meeting on Thursday, November 9, for renovations of county buildings. […]
Robertson commits to Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Senior Haley Robertson signs her letter of commitment to play college basketball for Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie during a ceremony at the Rains High School Gym on Wednesday morning, November 15. […]
Hague commits to West Virginia Wesleyan College
Senior Lynzee Hague signs her letter of commitment to play college softball for West Virginia Wesleyan College during a ceremony in the Rains High School library on Thursday, November 9. […]