Sierra Rains
Sierra Rains is a member of the Texas Regional Digital Content team, reporting on statewide news that impacts all Texans.
She joined the team in September 2026 after spending four years as a digital journalist at local television stations in Nashville, Tennessee, and Tampa, Florida. During that time, she worked on numerous stories of national interest, delivering critical updates both from behind the scenes and through online reporting.
Sierra began her journalism career in print, covering crime and public safety for multiple newspapers. Her work contributed to The Ardmoreite winning its first Sequoyah Award from the Oklahoma Press Association in over three decades.
An Oklahoma native, Sierra earned a degree in journalism with a minor in international studies from the University of Oklahoma in Norman.
Outside the newsroom, she enjoys traveling, reading, running, and spending time with friends and family.
The latest from Sierra Rains
Texas AG Ken Paxton finalizes divorce after wife Angela cited 'biblical grounds'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, have finalized their divorce after more than 30 years of marriage and following his recent Senate election loss, according to Collin County court records.
Dallas man arrested at JFK airport in $373M bank fraud case; 13 others indicted
The suspected ringleader in a $373 million bank-account-takeover scheme targeting thousands of U.S. residents was arrested in New York while trying to board a one-way flight to Malaysia.
Fort Worth ISD ponders what Gina Hinojosa's election means for district's state takeover
Fort Worth ISD is discussing how Gina Hinojosa's election as Texas governor will affect the district. Hinojosa has said she plans on ending state takeovers of school districts, something Fort Worth ISD underwent earlier this year.
Texas' newly elected attorney general worked on the 'Dragon Ball Z' soundtrack
You might know Texas’ next attorney general from somewhere… but it’s probably not where you think.
Gina Hinojosa's policies: Key things she hopes to accomplish as Texas governor
Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race with a campaign primarily focused on improving public education and lowering everyday costs.
Gina Hinojosa's victory in Texas governor's race a historic shift for the state
Gina Hinojosa made history in multiple ways Tuesday night after defeating Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race.
Texas lt. governor race 2026: Democrat Vikki Goodwin defeats Republican incumbent Dan Patrick
Democratic State Rep. Vikki Goodwin has won the seat for Texas’ lieutenant governor.
President Trump claims Abbott lost Texas governor race because he became a 'RINO'
President Donald Trump took to social media to comment on the midterm election results after Democrats won multiple races in Texas.
Texas governor's race 2026: Hinojosa defeats Abbott to become state's first Democratic governor in decades
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas’ next governor after defeating Greg Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections.
LIVE: Texas lieutenant governor race results 2026
Texas voters will decide who serves as the state’s lieutenant governor while at the ballot box on Tuesday.