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. […]
Rains 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. […]
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 […]
Rains County braces for subfreezing temperatures this weekend
A cold front is expected to bring subfreezing temperatures to Rains County and much of Northeast Texas beginning this weekend, prompting weather officials to issue freeze warnings. […]
January 22, 2026
Rains County Republican Meeting; Candidate Meet & Greet; Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales […]
Commissioners court considers library board appointments
The Rains County Commissioners tabled the appointments to the Rains County Library Advisory Board and passed a resolution in support of exemption to Hotel Occupancy Tax for counties during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 8. […]
Candidates attend forum
Candidates for local, state and national offices attended the Rains County Republican Party’s candidates forum on Monday night, January 12, in the cafetorium at Rains Elementary School. Candidates running for Rains County Commissioner for Precinct […]
All entities see increase for January returns
The City of Point saw another large increase in local sales tax allocations being returned in January by the office of acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock, while Emory, East Tawakoni and Rains County saw slight increases compared to 2025. […]