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May sales tax allocations up, bucking shutdown fears

May 12, 2020 Chuck Fitts 0

The tax allocation from local sales in March are being returned to taxing entities by the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in May and the data shows an increase over the previous year for Rains County and the local municipalities even as the state and country began implementing stay-at-home orders. […]

Living in fear, part 2

May 12, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

Has anyone ever asked you if you’re afraid of death? I think all of us have dealt with that question at some time in our lives, even if it was only in our own minds. My stock answer has been, “I’m not afraid of dying, but I don’t look forward to the process.” Twice in my life I’ve had a chance to test the validity of that answer, and I’d say it pretty much passed the test. […]

National Day of Prayer to be held Thursday

May 5, 2020 Submitted 0

In times of great sorrow, God’s people turn to Him with prayer to ease their suffering. On Thursday, May 7, at 12:00 noon there will be a gathering on the north side of the Rains County Courthouse for a National Day of Prayer. […]

Library to partially reopen

May 5, 2020 Submitted 0

In accordance with Governor Abbott’s executive order GA-18, the Rains County Public Library will re-open to the public at 25% capacity on Monday, May 4 with modified hours being Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closing for lunch between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Hours and days of operation are subject to change, given staffing restraints. […]

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