Elected officials, water top discussions
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, to discuss concerns with the mayor, elected officials and water infrastructure. […]
Year: 2025
Trustees discuss another TRE, hear updates
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees ordered an efficiency audit to prepare for a potential tax rate election, reviewed the proposed budget of the Rains County Appraisal District and heard updates on the district and legislature during the regular meeting on Monday, June 9. […]
Wallace retires, court appoints new personnel
The Rains County Commissioners Court accepted the retirements of Rains County Judge Linda Wallace and Rains County Tax Assessor-Collector Shelia Floyd and discussed personnel during special meetings held on June 5 and June 10. […]
Rains County Leader celebrates 138 years of publication
On Tuesday, June 10, the Rains County Leader marked its 138th birthday. […]
THE Question…
Every conversation I’ve had in the past few weeks has begun the same way – Are you all settled into the new house and loving it – or some version of that. […]
Perfecting her form
With all eyes on her, a focused young Lady Cat sends the ball over the net during drills at the Youth Volleyball Camp in Talkington Gym at Rains High School on Monday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 10. […]
June 12, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast […]
Amanda Webb is in her element as youth director at Bull Creek Cowboy Church
Amanda Webb has been teaching seventh through twelfth grade youth at Bull Creek Cowboy Church for the past five years. […]
Trustees rename board room to honor Alexander
The Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Thursday, May 29, to name a district facility. […]
Rains County Grand Jury indicts JP on felony, misdemeanor charges
Rains County Justice of the Peace Jenkins Franklin was arrested and booked into the Van Zandt County Jail on Wednesday night, May 28, on two felony charges and two misdemeanor charges. […]