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. […]
Articles by Staff Reporter
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. […]
Rains County Leader celebrates 138 years of publication
On Tuesday, June 10, the Rains County Leader marked its 138th birthday. […]