Court sets compensation for temporary JP, begins budget work
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Monday, July 21, to set compensation for temporary Justice of the Peace Hershey Barnett. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Point, East Tawakoni enjoy larger than expected returns
Rains County, Point and East Tawakoni continue to see increases in sales tax revenue compared to 2024 according to the new numbers released by the Texas Comptroller’s office on Wednesday, July 9. […]
It’s Official!
Rains County re-administered of the oath of office to Brent Hilliard on Monday, July 14, officially making him Rains County Judge. […]
Trustees discuss 2025-2026 budget; golden, copper pennies
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees proposed a tax rate and reviewed a proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year during the regular meeting on Monday, July 14. […]
Council handles water department issues, sets budget workshop dates
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, to add accounts to the water system software, approve testing of water lines on Ave. C and set dates for budget workshops. […]
Brent Hilliard sworn in as county judge, court bonds county officials
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special and regular meeting to approve bonds for county officials, hire general counsel for the county and administer the oath of office to Rains County Judge Brent Hilliard. […]
Franklin sentenced on DWI charge, trial date set for other charges
Rains County Justice of the Peace Jenkins Franklin was sentenced for his driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge and had trial dates set on four other charges when he appeared in a Rains County court on Friday, June 27. […]
Saturday, in the park!
Rains County celebrated Independence Day on Saturday, July 5, at Heritage Park in Emory. […]
County Judge Linda Wallace indicted on felony charge
Rains County Judge Linda Wallace was indicted by a grand jury on Monday, June 30, on one count of tampering with a witness, a third-degree felony. […]
Commissioners court to replace A/C units, remodel for office space in the Hill building
The Rains County Commissioners Court replaced air conditioning units at Rains County buildings, authorized construction of a new constables office in the Hill building and set a timeline for appointing a new Rains County Judge during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 26. […]