Court sets compensation for temporary JP, begins budget work
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Monday, July 21, to set compensation for temporary Justice of the Peace Hershey Barnett. […]
Year: 2025
Life Stages
One of the courses I took in college was Human Development. […]
JP office clarified by law firm
The Leader has recently received a press release from James Fuller of the law firm Flowers Davis, P.L.L.C. in Tyler, the law firm representing Rains County, clarifying the closure of the JP’s office. […]
Point, East Tawakoni enjoy larger than expected returns
Rains County, Point and East Tawakoni continue to see increases in sales tax revenue compared to 2024 according to the new numbers released by the Texas Comptroller’s office on Wednesday, July 9. […]
July 24, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Pageant Applications Now Available; FOL Book Sale; Am. Legion Dinner; Wildcat Football Camp; Rains County Republicans Meeting; Elm Cemetery Memorial Service; St. John’s Annual Rummage Sale; RHS Class of 1965 Reunion; Veteran Photos Needed […]
Floyd Greene
Floyd Greene, 95, died peacefully on July 20, 2025. […]
Jennie Henson is President of Point Ladies Civic Club
Jennie Henson first joined the Point Ladies Civic Club in 2014 and accepted the position of telephone chairman. […]
It’s Official!
Rains County re-administered of the oath of office to Brent Hilliard on Monday, July 14, officially making him Rains County Judge. […]
Trustees discuss 2025-2026 budget; golden, copper pennies
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees proposed a tax rate and reviewed a proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year during the regular meeting on Monday, July 14. […]
Council handles water department issues, sets budget workshop dates
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, to add accounts to the water system software, approve testing of water lines on Ave. C and set dates for budget workshops. […]