Rains County, along with a number of counties in Texas, has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases. On November 6, Texas Governor Greg Abbott extended the statewide disaster declaration for COVID-19, originally issued on March 13, 2020. […]
Nate Carista appears to demonstrate the security of his safety harness while installing Christmas lights on the dome atop the Rains County Courthouse. Carista and Colin Gowin (left) with First Due Christmas Lighting have been installing the Christmas lights on the courthouse for the past two years. […]
Local US Navy veteran Charles Barrow seeks to support veterans in need this Christmas. Barrow and his family, through the VetsMission903 project, are raising funds via donations and raffles with the goal of helping at least one veteran in need of support. […]
Reka’s Rise and Shine Coffee Co. is a good place to meet people for a cup of coffee and a chat. It’s an especially good place when the person you’re meeting is Keeley Potter Roan who owns and operates Reka’s with Bert, her high school sweetheart and husband of 38 years. […]
The Point Ladies Civic Club met Thursday, November 5, at the Point Community Center. Eighteen ladies were present to enjoy a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Karen Johnson, Pat Smith, Joanna Wilkinson, Alice Wenzel and Minda Painter. […]
Competing in UIL Congress on Monday, November 2, in Hallsville were Dakota Gallope, Carter Timmons, sponsor Maddy Evans and Armando Ayala. They received positive critiques but did not advance. Overall, the team placed ninth out of 18. […]
Jared Bagley, an eighth-grader at Rains Junior High School, shot a 18-point buck on October 17, using a bow and arrow with a 50-lb. draw. Jared is the son of Kara and Jason Bagley and the grandson of Douglas and Josie Totherow. […]
To aid in public safety efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, GoBus began restricting trips to essential rides only in March. They will be returning to full service on November 16. […]
The Rains County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Army Bass Anglers to the chamber on Tuesday, November 3. […]
Good Samaritan November Dates; 4-H Poinsettias; Honoring Veterans; Buffet Canceled; Vendors Needed, Round The Square; LCN Mingle, Jingle; FOL Meets; Annual Motorcycle Toy Ride; Free Thanksgiving Hand-up Meal; ’65 Mustang Chance […]
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