Point City Council accepts Mayor Briggs’ resignation
The Point City Council accepted the resignation of Mayor Dustin Briggs during a special meeting presided over by Mayor-Protem Tammy Hooten on Monday, June 16. […]
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ESD board holds regular meeting Monday
The Rains County Emergency Service District board discussed the tower contract and budgets during the regular meeting on Monday, June 16. […]
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. […]
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. […]
June 19, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Dinner […]
Rains County Leader celebrates 138 years of publication
On Tuesday, June 10, the Rains County Leader marked its 138th birthday. […]
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. […]