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. […]
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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. […]
Alba-Golden Students Research the “Good Old Days”
Art students from Alba-Golden entered the Alba Public Library & Museum with a very engaging assignment given to them by their teacher Stephanie White. […]
February 5, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]