Homecoming in the Tropics
Members of the Rains High School senior class ride their “Cage the Bulldogs” themed float — done up with a tropical, Rio-inspired look — down the parade route during Monday’s Homecoming festivities. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
Wallace crowned MissRains County 2026
Allison Wallace was crowned Miss Rains County 2026 on Wednesday, September 16, by outgoing Miss Rains County 2025 Shaylee Stracener. […]
Game wardens rescue angler after 3 hours in Lake Tawakoni
Two Texas Game Wardens — Dewayne Noble, stationed in Rains County, and Josh Bonney, stationed in Hunt County — rescued an angler Friday who spent more than three hours in the water after his boat struck a submerged tree during Media Bass Fishing Championship Tour, a bass fishing tournament on Lake Tawakoni. […]
Red Light, Green Light
Construction is underway on the traffic signal at the intersection of Hwy. 19 and Quitman St. […]
Women’s Service Club cancels Poppers in the Park
The Women’s Service Club has canceled its annual Poppers in the Park fireworks celebration, the organization announced, leaving the community without its traditional Fourth of July gathering in a milestone year for the nation. […]
Waiting for the results
The candidates seeking the position of Rains County Commissioner Precinct 2 pass the time in conversation while waiting outside of the courthouse annex for the results of the primary runoff held Tuesday, May 26. […]
Hamming it up!
Radio enthusiasts inspect vendors’ wares early Saturday morning, April 25, during the Rains Amateur Radio Association’s Tailgate Hamfest held at the Rains County Fairgrounds in Emory. […]
Former city secretary files lawsuit for wrongful termination
Heather Rollins, the former City Secretary of Point, has filed a petition in state court against the city and several officials, alleging she was wrongfully terminated in December 2025. […]
Emory City Council conducts regular monthly meeting Tuesday night
The Emory City Council convened for its regular session on Tuesday night, March 10, in the council chamber of Emory City Hall. […]
Point Police Department conducts arrest operation
Law enforcement officers from the Point Police Department, aided by the Rains County Constable’s Office, executed multiple arrest warrants on the morning of Thursday, February 26, resulting in the apprehension of two individuals. […]