An umbrella did little to shade these workmen from the hot Texas sun as they began some exterior painting on the county courthouse last week.

2x’s the meetings = 2x’s the action

By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff

Commissioners court frees up $175,000 for roads, buys Arrington Building, approves final payment to HWH on courthouse project, bills Emory for alcohol election and much, much more...

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Point VFD 17th Annual TamaleFest

Independence Day is annually celebrated with a weekend of activities sponsored by the Point Volunteer Fire Department.

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Exemptions reduce disabled veterans’ taxes

Rains County disabled veterans and veterans across the state of Texas may be eligible to reduce thir homestead property taxes or receive tax exemptions on their homesteads.

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Kitchen Scents

“It just seemed like the right thing to do,” said Charlie Rhodes about becoming a junior volunteer fireman at the age of 14.

Read the rest of Bonnie's interview with Charlie Rhodes on page 4 of the Rains County Leader.