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Local businesses to see limited reopening

April 28, 2020 Chuck Fitts 0

The dining areas of restaurants and retail stores in Rains County, closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now be allowed to reopen under certain conditions on Friday, May 1, according to the press release from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. […]

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. […]

Roadside beauties

April 14, 2020 Trey Hill 0

Springtime in Texas means the annual appearance of bluebonnets sprinkled along the roadside of Texas highways. This batch of bluebonnets was spotted on Hwy. 19 and Robinson St. in Emory. […]

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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