Deadline to file for primaries is Monday
The last day to file for a place on the ballot of the March 3 primaries is Monday, December 8, as the congressional districts in Texas remain in flux. […]
Rains County
Christmas festivities in Rains County kick off this weekend
Christmas festivities begin this weekend to set Rains County in the holiday spirit. […]
December 4, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Democrat Party Meeting; EMC Live Nativity; American Legion Breakfast […]
Charges against Franklin dropped; Wallace trial set for Dec. 8
Felony charges against Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin were dropped during court proceedings held Friday morning, November 21, in the Rains County Courthouse. […]
November 27, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Toys For Tots Applications Available Online; Service of Remembrance; EMC Live Nativity; American Legion Breakfast […]
Court approves donations, holiday lights for the courthouse
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, to donate body cams to Emory, approve installation of Christmas lights on the Rains County Courthouse and appoint the county judge to approve department head timesheets. […]
Getting in the spirit of Thanksgiving
Members of the Women’s Service Club serve Thanksgiving meals to attendees at the Rose Community Center at lunch time on Thursday, November 13. […]
November 20, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Dinner; Toys For Tots Applications Available Online; Service of Remembrance; EMC Live Nativity […]
County, cities see big returns in third quarter
The office of Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock stated that his office will return 6.4 percent more sales tax revenue to local districts in the state in November, and local sales tax districts in Rains County saw significant increases compared to 2024. […]
Rains County honors local veterans
Residents honored the veterans of Rains County with programs to show their thanks on Saturday, November 8, at the Rains County Courthouse and at Rains ISD on Tuesday, November 11. […]