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2020 seniors adopted

April 21, 2020 Submitted 0

With schools closed for the rest of the year, concerned parents LeeAnn Kearney and Brandi Barth felt that Rains High School seniors were missing out on all of the normal “Senior Year” activities. Following an Adopt a Senior program held on Facebook by Hunt County, the “Rains County Adopt a Senior” program was developed for the community to support and encourage area seniors. […]

Property tax protest, appeals during shelter-in-place

April 21, 2020 Submitted 0

The Rains County Appraisal District (RCAD) has prepared the 2020 Notices of Appraised Value for all non-commercial properties. The notices should be mailed on or around April 20. That will open the window for property owners to conduct informal meetings with their appraiser before formal protest. At this time, informal protest meetings with appraisal staff will be conducted by scheduled phone appointments after notices are mailed. […]

Court hires information officer

April 14, 2020 Chuck Fitts 0

The Rains County Commissioners hired a part-time public information officer to assist with communication during the pandemic and dealt with monthly business during the regular meeting held in the empty courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse on Thursday, April 9. […]

Board hires elementary principal

April 14, 2020 Chuck Fitts 0

Rains ISD Board of Trustees met through videoconference and telephones for its regular meeting on Monday, April 13, to hire a new elementary principal, discuss grading guidelines and pass a resolution to provide the superintendent with more authority. […]

2020 Mardi Gras success

April 14, 2020 Submitted 0

Lake Country Neighbors’ (LCN) Mardi Gras 2020 fundraiser held on February 22 was a complete success. The funds from the event and other donations will be used toward the LCN scholarship program. LCN is proud to award $25,000 in scholarships to Alba-Golden, Rains and Yantis Class of 2020 graduating seniors. […]

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