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
SpaceX completes historic 'catch' at Texas base after Starship returns to Earth
SpaceX successfully completed a historic "catch" as its Starship returned to the South Texas base Saturday after blasting off from the same spot Friday evening.
Is Boca Chica Beach for sale? SpaceX reveals details on 1,200 acre land proposal
SpaceX confirmed Friday that it is in discussions to purchase around 1,200 acres of public land near its base in South Texas, but said the proposal does not include any portion of Boca Chica Beach.
Mexican national accused of striking 2 federal agents with truck near Texas border
A Mexican national has been accused of striking two federal agents with his pickup truck while officials say he was trying to flee from a traffic stop in Brownsville, Texas.
USDA begins hiring for new Texas fly-breeding facility to fight New World screwworm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to begin hiring for over 200 positions at a new fly-breeding facility being built near the Texas border to combat the spread of a flesh-eating parasite.
3 Texas children hospitalized after being hit by car on way to school; driver arrested
Three children were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after police said they were hit by a car while walking to school in Brownsville.
Texas A&M falls 31-20 to Alabama after struggles in second half
Texas A&M fell to Alabama 31-20 in Tuscaloosa on Saturday afternoon.
Who sent transgender mailers to Texas kids? West Texas DA opens criminal investigation
A district attorney in West Texas has opened a criminal investigation after several Texans reported receiving political mailers addressed to their children with information about transgender resources.
2 hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex in Harris County: deputies
Two men were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Harris County on Saturday night, according to deputies.
'Tragic loss': Montgomery County deputy's daughter killed in rollover crash, sheriff says
The daughter of a Montgomery County deputy was killed in a rollover crash on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.
Convict used time in prison to defraud his fellow inmate, a Texas pastor, and multiple families
A federal inmate has been convicted of running a $1.4 million investment fraud scheme while serving a prior fraud sentence in Beaumont.