Rains County Leader celebrates 138 years of publication
On Tuesday, June 10, the Rains County Leader marked its 138th birthday. […]
Rains County
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. […]
June 12, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast […]
Rains County Grand Jury indicts JP on felony, misdemeanor charges
Rains County Justice of the Peace Jenkins Franklin was arrested and booked into the Van Zandt County Jail on Wednesday night, May 28, on two felony charges and two misdemeanor charges. […]
June 5, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Annual Meeting; Coats Cemetery Memorial Day […]
Court sets record straight on free speech, reviews lease agreement
The Rains County Commissioners Court set the record straight for free speech on county properties, discussed a lease agreement for the Permanent School Fund property locate in Hockley County and discussed a long-range plan of the Rains County Library during the regular meeting on Thursday, May 22. […]
Alba Library and Museum Offers Many Opportunities to the Public
The Alba Public Library & Museum houses over 15,737 books—fiction and non-fiction, with a great many current authors and titles. […]
May 29, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Philip Alexander to be recognized; Prospect Cemetery Annual Meeting; Smyrna Cemetery Memorial Day; Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Annual Meeting […]
Rains County, East Tawakoni saw tax revenue increases in May
The office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is returning over a billion dollars to statewide taxing districts in May, and East Tawakoni and Rains County will see an increase in returns for May compared to 2024. […]
May 22, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Dinner; Smyrna Cemetery Memorial Day; Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Annual Meeting […]