Poppers in the Park set for Saturday
The Women’s Service Club will host the 11th Annual Poppers in the Park on Saturday, July 5, in the Heritage Park at 805 W. Lennon Dr. […]
Rains County
Commissioners court to replace A/C units, remodel for office space in the Hill building
The Rains County Commissioners Court replaced air conditioning units at Rains County buildings, authorized construction of a new constables office in the Hill building and set a timeline for appointing a new Rains County Judge during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 26. […]
Snap, crackle, pop!
Rachelle Hooten tally’s up an order of fireworks that will go snap, crackle and pop! over the Fourth of July holiday. […]
July 3, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast […]
Healthcare benefits, personnel focus of special meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court took action on health care benefits for county employees and appointed a new Tax Assessor/Collector for Rains County during a special meeting on Wednesday, June 18. […]
Chamber votes to disband amid lack of support
After years of serving the local business community, the Rains County Chamber of Commerce has officially voted to disband due to a sustained lack of support and volunteer involvement from area businesses, residents and local government entities. […]
Ham radio operators onthe air for nationwide event June 28-29
Amateur (Ham) radio operators from the Rains Amateur Radio Association will participate in a national amateur radio exercise from Saturday at 1:00 p.m. until on Sunday, at 1:00 p.m., June 28-29. […]
Rains County Commissioners work through packed agenda in regular meeting
The Rains County Commissioners approved upgrades for security and the jail, tasked Rains County Road and Bridge with projects, and heard updates on road projects on Hwy. 19 during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 12. […]
Recognized for 43 years of service
The Rains County Commissioners Court honored retired Rains County Tax Assessor/Collector Sheila Floyd with the gift of a clock to show the county’s appreciation for her 43 years of service to Rains County. […]
County, cities see increase in tax returns
Rains County and all cities saw a marked increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in June compared to 2024. […]