Savor the Flavor changes date, location
The annual Savor the Flavor event, hosted by Lake Country Neighbors, has changed in both time and location. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
Storms, liquor … Oh, and What-a-burger top stories for 2023
A trio of damaging storms, the passage of a liquor option in Emory, a return to the state championship tournament in Austin for the Lady Cats, and the denial for increased taxes were some of the top stories the Rains County Leader reported in 2023. […]
County begins preparing for April solar eclipse
With several major media sites expecting millions to pour into Texas for the viewing, Rains County Emergency Management Coordinator Joe Parker held a planning meeting Tuesday evening, December 19, at the Emory Fire Station. […]
Board considers purchase of Point Fire Station
The Rains County Emergency Services District Number 1 board of directors met for its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, December 18, at the Emory Volunteer Fire Station. […]
Christmas comes to Rains County
December marks the beginning of the Holiday Season in Rains County. […]
Where to now?
A truck with an oversized load traveling east on Quitman Street in Emory found his route through town blocked by utility trucks replacing power lines and utility poles Tuesday afternoon, November 28. […]
Firefighters fight blaze at Emory Livestock Auction
Thousands of bales of hay were consumed by fire Monday evening, October 30. The hay, which was intended as fodder for sale animals, was located in a storage barn behind the Emory Livestock Auction. […]
Big Top comes to Emory
The Ticolini Circus rolled into Emory for two days of performances at Sandy Creek Park. […]
Sheriff’s department recovers stolen merchandise
On Friday morning, September 15, the Rains County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant, which resulted in the arrest of an individual and the recovery of tens of thousands of dollars of building materials. […]