Rains voters turn down VATRE proposition
Residents in the Rains Independent School District voted against the voter-approved tax rate election (VATRE) during the November 3 General Election. […]
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COVID-19 cases in county on the rise
Rains County, along with a number of counties in Texas, has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases. On November 6, Texas Governor Greg Abbott extended the statewide disaster declaration for COVID-19, originally issued on March 13, 2020. […]
Look, no hands!
Nate Carista appears to demonstrate the security of his safety harness while installing Christmas lights on the dome atop the Rains County Courthouse. Carista and Colin Gowin (left) with First Due Christmas Lighting have been installing the Christmas lights on the courthouse for the past two years. […]
Local veteran seeks to give back through fundraiser
Local US Navy veteran Charles Barrow seeks to support veterans in need this Christmas. Barrow and his family, through the VetsMission903 project, are raising funds via donations and raffles with the goal of helping at least one veteran in need of support. […]
Roan retires as director of Emory Development Corp.
Reka’s Rise and Shine Coffee Co. is a good place to meet people for a cup of coffee and a chat. It’s an especially good place when the person you’re meeting is Keeley Potter Roan who owns and operates Reka’s with Bert, her high school sweetheart and husband of 38 years. […]
Civic Club elects new officers
The Point Ladies Civic Club met Thursday, November 5, at the Point Community Center. Eighteen ladies were present to enjoy a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Karen Johnson, Pat Smith, Joanna Wilkinson, Alice Wenzel and Minda Painter. […]
RHS Congress Competes at District
Competing in UIL Congress on Monday, November 2, in Hallsville were Dakota Gallope, Carter Timmons, sponsor Maddy Evans and Armando Ayala. They received positive critiques but did not advance. Overall, the team placed ninth out of 18. […]
Bagley bags 18-point buck
Jared Bagley, an eighth-grader at Rains Junior High School, shot a 18-point buck on October 17, using a bow and arrow with a 50-lb. draw. Jared is the son of Kara and Jason Bagley and the grandson of Douglas and Josie Totherow. […]
GoBus returns to full service
To aid in public safety efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, GoBus began restricting trips to essential rides only in March. They will be returning to full service on November 16. […]
Army Bass Anglers joins chamber
The Rains County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Army Bass Anglers to the chamber on Tuesday, November 3. […]