Prepare to cast off
Anglers prepare to launch their kayaks and compete in the Bassmaster B.A.S.S. National Kayak Series powered by TourneyX at Lake Fork on Saturday, March 13. […]
Articles by Kay Thompson
4/1/2024
On the scene in Emory on March 16, 2021
It’s been a pretty busy week from my viewpoint in Emory. It was Spring Break for the kids so there was a lot more traffic than normal. We usually see heavy traffic like that during the week leading up to First Monday weekend in Canton. […]
On the scene in Emory on March 9, 2021
I met a legend today … well, if you like pies that is! I had always heard the name Dilliard Bell and heard about his wonderful pies. I never got a chance to try one, but they are famous in these parts. […]
Chamber luncheon
The Rains County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly chamber luncheon on Wednesday, February 24, at the Best Western Plus in Emory. […]
A sweater so … unique
The Rains County Leader’s ugly sweater contest winner is Sherry Dennis. Dennis received a free subscription to the Leader with her flamingo-inspired Christmas sweater during the open house held Friday, December 11. […]
American Legion receives donation
In honor of veterans during Veteran’s Appreciation Week in Rains County, several businesses purchased ads in the Rains County Leader expressing their appreciation to all veterans. A portion of the ad sales was donated to the Rabb Brothers American Legion Post 156 in Rains County. […]
Republicans hold KAG rally
Rains County Republican Chair Kristi Ratliff hosted the MAGA KAG Trump Rally on Sunday, August 23, at Sidekick’s Bar and Grill in Emory. There were numerous speakers at the event, including Texas State Senator Bob Hall. There were approximately 100 attendees. […]
Happy birthday to you
Colby Crawford, an eighth grader at Rains Junior High, received a Happy Birthday serenade by Rains County’s first responders on his 14th birthday, April 13. See the related story on page 3 of this week’s Rains County Leader. Learn how to make a child’s birthday special during this time of social distancing. […]