Rains County Sheriff's Office

09/01/2026

06/26/2026

Mark your calendar 📅 ✅️

05/20/2026

🐄 LOST LIVESTOCK NOTICE 🐄

The Rains County Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate the owner of a black bull and a black cow that were found near County Road 2540 and County Road 2610.

The animals did not appear to have any visible ear tags or brands for identification.

They are currently safe and secured in a pasture on County Road 2540. We appreciate the reporting party for helping care for the livestock while we work to locate the owner.

If you or someone you know may be missing livestock matching this description, please contact the Rains County Sheriff’s Office.

If the animals are not claimed within five (5) days, a Notice of Estray will be completed, and the livestock will be transferred to the Emory Livestock Barn in accordance with Texas estray procedures.

Please share to help reunite these livestock with their owners.

04/27/2026

The Rains County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of individuals calling residents and falsely claiming to be employees from a “Warrant Division.”

THIS IS A SCAM.

Please be aware:
• The Sheriff’s Office does NOT have a “Warrant Division.”
• We do NOT call citizens to notify them of warrants or request payment over the phone.
• Legitimate law enforcement will NEVER demand money, gift cards, or personal information to resolve a warrant.

If you receive a call like this:
Do NOT provide personal or financial information
Do NOT send money or make payments
Hang up immediately
Report the call to your local law enforcement agency

Help us protect our community by sharing this post and spreading the word.

04/17/2026

As we wrap up National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we’re thankful for Tiffany and all of the dispatchers we’ve recognized this week. 💛

Your calm voices, quick thinking, and dedication make a difference every single day.

On behalf of the Rains County Sheriff’s Office, we sincerely thank each of you for your commitment to our community. We couldn’t do this job without you. 🚓📞

04/16/2026

Day 4 of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 💛

Today, the Rains County Sheriff’s Office is proud to recognize Danielle and Jaylee for their dedication and service to our community. As the first voices heard in an emergency, they bring calm to chaos and ensure our deputies have the information they need to respond quickly and effectively.

Danielle and Jaylee, your professionalism, compassion, and steady presence make a lasting impact on the citizens of Rains County every single day. Thank you for being the critical link between our community and those who serve.

We are grateful for you! 📞🚔

04/15/2026

Day 3 of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 📞🚓

Today we’re proud to recognize Jaclyn and Devin—two of the calm voices behind the scenes who make a difference every single day.

Whether it’s answering a call in someone’s worst moment or coordinating a rapid response, Jaclyn and Devin handle each situation with professionalism, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Their ability to stay focused under pressure helps keep our deputies and our community safe.

We are incredibly grateful for the vital role they play at Rains County Sheriff’s Office. Thank you both for your service, your strength, and your commitment to others. 💛

04/14/2026

Day 2 of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 💛

Today we’re proud to recognize Austin and Kailee for the incredible work they do behind the scenes every single day. As dispatchers, they are the calm in the chaos—answering the calls that matter most and making sure help gets where it’s needed, fast.

Their voices may be the first you hear in an emergency, but their impact lasts far beyond that moment. Thank you, Austin and Kailee, for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving Rains County. We appreciate you more than words can express!

04/13/2026

This week, the Rains County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes RCSO Dispatchers.

Our dispatchers are the calm voice in the chaos—the first first responders—providing reassurance, direction, and lifesaving support when it matters most. Their compassion, professionalism, and strength make a difference in every call they answer.

Today, we are especially thankful for Sharon and the heart she brings to this role each day. 💛

Please join us in showing appreciation for all of our telecommunicators who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our community safe.

03/31/2026

From Rains County Emergency Management:

Rains County Public Notice

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the request of Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), a statewide test of emergency alerting systems will occur between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. As part of this drill, local jurisdictions across Texas may test systems used to notify the public during emergencies. Depending on the jurisdiction you are in at the time of test, you may receive a test alert on your mobile phone and/or hear outdoor warning sirens. Rains County will activate its emergency notification system/activate a WEA alert to cellphones through our emergency notification system during this time.

Because jurisdictions across the region may participate in this test, you may receive more than one test alert on your phone during the testing time window.

This will only be a test. No emergency action is required.

Testing helps ensure emergency alert systems function properly and allows agencies to evaluate how alerts are delivered during real emergencies.

If you haven't signed up and/or you did not receive the test message please sign up for local alerts at:
https://www.smart911.com/smart911/registration/registrationLanding.action