Returns remain down, YTD fall behind 2023
Rains County and all cities saw a decrease in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in June compared to 2023. […]
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Local Radio Operators On the Air for Nationwide Event June 22 – 23
Ham radio operators from the Rains Amateur Radio Association in Rains County will participate in a national amateur radio exercise from 12:00 p.m. on Saturday until 11:59 a.m. on Sunday, June 22 –23. […]
June 13, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; St. John the Evangelist Garage/Rummage Sale […]
Heavy rain, flooding, tornados, oh my
Rains County experienced heavy rain of over six inches, flooding of local creeks and rivers, historically high lake levels and a tornado warning as the month of June began. […]
Leader to mark 137 years of publishing
On Friday, June 10, the Rains County Leader will mark its 137th anniversary of publishing. […]
Honoring a fallen comrade
A small gathering assembled Tuesday afternoon, June 4, to pay respect to Scott Balentine. A line of Farmers Electric Cooperative trucks led the funeral procession, which stretched nearly three miles. […]
June 6, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Breakfast; Coats Cemetery Memorial Meeting; RC Republican Assembly Meeting; St. John the Evangelist Garage/Rummage Sale […]
Abatement negotiations, bids top agenda
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 23, to accept an engagement letter to prepare an abatement for a power storage facility in Rains County, open bids and approve Rose Community Center renovations. […]
Hunt Regional Healthcare adds more medical services for Rains County
Hunt Regional Healthcare expanded medical care services for the residents of Rains County with the opening of the new facility on Hwy. 69. […]
Search warrant executed Wednesday
A search warrant was executed in the early morning hours Wednesday, May 29, at the property of Rancho Mi Hacienda, Inc., located on South FM 779 near the Rains-Wood county line. […]