Chuck Moore working on East Tawakoni’s infrastructure as new council member
The City of East Tawakoni has seated several new council members this year including Chuck Moore who was sworn in two months ago. […]
Year: 2024
Float on Roses
Newly crowned Miss Rains County, Sarah Carter, rides on a float covered with white roses during the Rains County Fair Parade on Saturday morning, September 14. See the results from this year’s fair in section B of the Rains County Leader. […]
Only Rains County saw a monthly sales tax increase, everyone else remains down
Rains County saw the only increase in sales tax returns from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar for September as compared to 2023, but all local entities are below the year-to-date (YTD) totals from last year. […]
District adopts budget, tax rate, renews contracts
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board held a regular meeting on Monday, September 17, to adopt the budget and tax rate for the district and renew contracts. […]
Commissioners disagree on lawn maintenance contract, cyber protection insurance
The Rains County Commissioners changed their mind on the contract for lawn maintenance of the county properties during the regular meeting on Thursday, September 12. […]
Lady Cats fall to Lady Tigers
Lady Cat Alexus Wilkins blocks the kill attempt of the Lady Tiger during the straight-set loss to Neches on Tuesday, September 17. […]
Early mistakes lead to Wildcat loss to Indians
Early turnovers by the Rains Wildcat football team allowed the Grand Saline Indians to build an early lead in the 65-14 loss on Friday night, September 13. […]
Quilts of Valor Presented
Five Quilts of Valor were presented to local veterans on Friday evening prior to the Mutton Bustin’ competition at the Rains County Fair. […]
10 Years of Rains County Fair Memories
My experiences at the Rains County Fair began in September of 2015. My first memoir was published in digital format on July 1, 2014, and it was released in print in January of 2015. […]
September 19, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Golden Boys Reunion; Rains County Republican Meeting; Class of 1963 Annual Reunion; Emory Methodist Fish Fry; Volunteers Needed For Veteran’s Day Parade […]