Recognized for 43 years of service
The Rains County Commissioners Court honored retired Rains County Tax Assessor/Collector Sheila Floyd with the gift of a clock to show the county’s appreciation for her 43 years of service to Rains County. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
County, cities see increase in tax returns
Rains County and all cities saw a marked increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in June compared to 2024. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Circle Up!
The RHS Class of 2025 closed their commencement exercise Friday night, May 30, by encircling the school logo and singing the school song one last time. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Court sets record straight on free speech, reviews lease agreement
The Rains County Commissioners Court set the record straight for free speech on county properties, discussed a lease agreement for the Permanent School Fund property locate in Hockley County and discussed a long-range plan of the Rains County Library during the regular meeting on Thursday, May 22. […]