September 1, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Breakfast; 4-H Shotgun Project holding raffle […]
News
Commissioners review budget, tax rate
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, August 18, to review the budget, hold a public hearing and approve a bond. […]
County overwhelmed by epic rainfall
An epic rainfall visited Rains County overnight Sunday and Monday morning. The deluge, which surpassed 10 inches in some parts of the county, resulted in flooded county roads and the cancellation of classes for Rains ISD. […]
RHS Class of 1965 Reunion
The RHS Class of 1965 will have its annual reunion on Saturday, September 24, starting around 10:00 a.m. with lunch served around noon, at Wayne’s lovely lake side home. […]
August 25, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Dinner; Rains GOP monthly meeting; 4-H Shotgun Project holding raffle […]
Court extends burn ban, considers lawn care bids
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 11, to extend the burn ban for Rains County, consider bids for lawn care maintenance of county properties and approve plats for five properties. […]
Escapee, apprehended after 23-hour manhunt
On Saturday, August 13, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Rains County Jail inmate Sean Alsip escaped from the recreation yard, according to an August 16 press release from Rains County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Public Information Officer and dispatcher Ken Cagle. […]
Cell tower presentation, lake front development top city’s agenda
The East Tawakoni City Council heard a presentation on placing a cell tower in the city limits, were updated on a hotel study for the city and approved a resolution to seek a grant for dumpsters during the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 16. […]
First day greetings
Like a true gentleman, Rains Elementary Principal Bill Morgan greeted students on the first day of school by opening doors for students as they arrived Wednesday morning, August 17. Rains Independent School District welcomed back over 1750 students to the district for the 2022/2023 school year. […]
Board considers options for increased costs
The board of Rains County Emergency Service District discussed adjustments to be considered for the budget during the regular meeting on Monday, August 15. […]