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. […]
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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. […]
Rains County Leader celebrates 138 years of publication
On Tuesday, June 10, the Rains County Leader marked its 138th birthday. […]
Emory City Council terminates contract with city administrator
In a special meeting held Thursday, May 22, the Emory City Council dismissed City Administrator Thad Chambers. […]
Rains County JP, county sued for civil rights violation
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Rains County Justice of the Peace Jenkins Franklin and Rains County. […]
Three arrested in connection with burglary of storage building in Emory
The Emory Police Department (EPD) made three arrests in connection with a recent burglary at a local storage facility, following swift investigation and coordinated search efforts that included multiple locations. […]