Rains County closes year marked by political upheaval, campus changes and controversy
The year 2025 brought political upheaval, criminal allegations against public officials, school improvements and infrastructure changes across Rains County […]
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Christmas Around the Park set for Saturday, Dec. 6
Emory Development Corporation, Inc. is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual Christmas celebration, Christmas Around the Park, scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at Sandy Creek Park. […]
Zoning changes, animal control, variance requests top agenda
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday night, November 11, to discuss a contract with All American Dogs, the rezoning of two properties, and the extension of a variance for a RV within the city limits. […]
Council discusses permit fees during special meeting
The Emory City Council met in a special session Tuesday evening, October 28, to discuss a schedule of fees for building permits, inspections and other related items. […]
Single-vehicle accident claims life of Rains County woman
KFDA-TV, an Amarillo television station, has reported that a single-vehicle accident in Hart, Tex. has claimed the life of a Rains County woman. […]
Shaylee Stracener crowned Miss Rains County 2025
Shaylee Stracener, a 17-year-old senior at Rains High School, was crowned Miss Rains County at the 2025 Rains County Fair. […]
Classics Round the Square concludes with another record-breaking turnout
The 27th annual Classics Round the Square took place on Saturday, September 13. The courthouse square turned into a vibrant showcase of automotive history. […]
Emory City Council holds regular meeting
The Emory City Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 12, in the council chamber at Emory City Hall. […]
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. […]
Council approves parking lot grant to four businesses
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, July 8. Among the actions taken by the council were approving a parking lot grant for four businesses, rezoning property located on S. Texas St., and the appointment of Tom Parsons as interim city administrator. […]