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. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Stroll down memory lane
The Senior Walk on Thursday, May 22, allowed graduating students to walk the halls of each campus of Rains ISD one last time before the commencement ceremony on Friday, May 30. […]
New council decides on property divisions, update policy
The city council for East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20, to seat a new council, take action on the division of lots in the city and consider an employee drug policy update. […]