Lady Cat Day proclaimed in Emory
Upon returning home, Lady Cat head coach Scott Delozier read a proclamation to his team proclaiming June 4, 2021, Lady Cat Day in Emory. […]
Year: 2021
Brothers inspire creation of American Legion Post
The story of the Rabb brothers of Rains County not only inspired their hometown and community, but the establishment of an American Legion post. […]
The Leader celebrates 134 years of publishing
On Thursday, June 10, the Rains County Leader will have done the tough but rewarding work of a community newspaper for 134 years; 117 years with the Hill family at its helm. […]
Lady Cats capture back-to-back state titles with victories over Bishop, Diboll
The Rains Lady Cat softball team repeated as the UIL Class 3A Softball State Champions with wins over the Bishop Lady Badgers and the Diboll Lady Jacks in Austin on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2-3. […]
Flats and area news
We have had lots of rain last week. Can’t even get the grass mowed. It’s just standing water. […]
Work is a good thing
During my formative years – many years ago – developing a good work ethic was a very important part of becoming an adult. My family believed in work. […]
Messaging alert
In recent years, email providers have improved their ability to filter out spam and malicious emails. As a result, thieves and scammers are increasingly using smart phone messaging to target victims, and it is getting worse every day. […]
Classics ’Round the Square
The Classics ’Round the Square car show returns to Emory on September 11. The 23rd annual event is sponsored by the City of Emory, J&R Auto Supply, JC Automotive and A&R Collision Center. Classic car entries must be a model from 1987 or earlier to participate. […]
June 8, 2021
Good Sam Clothes Shop, Weekdays; Good Samaritan Thrift Shop Open; American Legion Buffet Breakfast; Pat Fallon To Speak At Rally; Prospect Cemetery Annual Meeting; Hefner Presents Proclamation; Rains County Republicans; Sesquicentennial Plus 1 Unity Parade; LFSA Benefit Moved; Rabb Brothers Post 156 Holds Raffle; RYSA Football And Cheer Signups […]
James Douglas Poston
James Douglas “J.D.” Poston, 84, of Alba, died on June 7, 2021, in Tyler. […]