Freezing temperatures, precipitation grip county
Freezing temperatures accompanied by freezing precipitation gripped Rains County beginning Wednesday, February 2, and are expected to last through Friday afternoon, February 4. […]
News
Low lake level doesn’t keep Lake Fork Anglers down
I guess the fish didn’t get the message that the repairs are done and the dam is closed, so the lake will now come up and they can start feeding. The things missing from that statement are with no rain, the water level is not rising and the fish are not feeding very well. […]
February 3, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Dinner Saturday; Rains GOP Primary Candidate Forum; Calling ALL Teenage Artists […]
Emory council hears request from Emory VFD; moves meeting date
The Emory City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 25, in lieu of its regular meeting which had been scheduled for the previous Tuesday. […]
Addressing Human Trafficking
Larinda Smith with Unbound North Texas speaks to parents and teachers on ways to identify, prevent and respond to human trafficking. The presentation was given at Rains High School on Monday, January 21, to students during the day and to adults in the evening. […]
All tax returns up 25-percent from last year
Local sales tax allocations for the new year has all municipalities receiving over 25-percent more and Rains County getting back over 22-percent more from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar compared to 2021. […]
TNMP presents grant to RCDPL
Texas-New Mexico Power, a division of the PNM Resources Foundation, has generously granted $8,971 to purchase books for pre-school children in Rains County! […]
Honoring a fallen soldier
The Hunt County Honor Guard stands at attention while the Pledge of Allegiance and the pledge to the Texas flag are recited during the dedication ceremony of the Staff Sgt. Shawn Henry McNabb bridge Saturday morning, January 15. Among the notable dignitaries in attendance were State Sen. Bob Hall and State Rep. Cole Hefner. […]
ARP fund usage, appointments considered by court
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 13, to discuss the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, appoint board members and pass resolution on audit-able voting paper trail. […]
Council promotes Rollins; tables council seat appointment
Point City Council members joined Mayor Stephen Cross for the regular city council meeting held on Tuesday, January 18, at 6:45 p.m. at Point City Hall. […]