Wildcats fall to speedy Jackets in season finale
The Rains Wildcat football team’s season ended with a 68-0 loss to the Mineola Yellowjackets on Friday night, November 7, in Mineola. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Rains County honors local veterans
Residents honored the veterans of Rains County with programs to show their thanks on Saturday, November 8, at the Rains County Courthouse and at Rains ISD on Tuesday, November 11. […]
County, cities see big returns in third quarter
The office of Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock stated that his office will return 6.4 percent more sales tax revenue to local districts in the state in November, and local sales tax districts in Rains County saw significant increases compared to 2024. […]
Trustees canvass VATRE vote, accept Education Foundation grant funds
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 11, to canvass the votes from the November election, accept grant funds from the Education Foundation and appoint members to the School Library Advisory Council (SLAC). […]
Lady Cats win big in home opener
Lady Cat Kamara Ragsdale (14) splits the Lady Bobcat defenders for a layup during the 80-51 victory over Fruitvale on November 11. The Lady Cats are 1-1 to start the season. […]
Bad third quarter dooms Wildcats in loss to Tigers
The Rains Wildcat football team competed with the Commerce Tigers all night, but big plays off of miscues in the second half resulted in the lopsided 71-6 loss on Friday night, October 31. […]
Recognized for excellence
Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156 recognized excellence in local departments during the sixth annual First Responders Banquet on Thursday, October 30. […]
Veterans Day celebrations planned for Saturday, Tuesday
Rains County will celebrate the heroes that have served in the armed services with Veterans Day programs. […]
Rains County voters: VATRE, No; Amendments, Yes
The proposition to use a higher tax rate by Rains ISD was voted down by Rains County voters for a fourth time during the November 4 general election. […]
Point Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
Heather Rollins (left) presented Kaitlyn Sullivan with a City of Point Certificate of Achievement for being the Point Volunteer Firefighter of the Year during a First Responders’ dinner held Thursday, October 30. […]