A bit of this and that for July 7, 2020
Despite a lack of BANG! This year’s Fourth of July was still a blessing at the Hill household. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
Mobile testing for COVID-19 scheduled for Thursday
A third mobile testing for COVID-19 has been scheduled for residents of Rains County by the Texas Division of Emergency Management to take place at the Rains Junior High campus on Thursday, June 25. […]
Giving assistance
Carsyn Palomo watches the ball roll to the cup after assisting her dad, Carlos, with the putt during a Father’s Day golf outing Sunday, June 21. […]
Tip on suspicious vehicle leads to suspect in string of thefts
A tip on a suspicious vehicle has resulted in the apprehension of a suspect believed to be responsible in several related crimes in and around the Rains County area. […]
Decoration Day
Emory city employees (left to right) Felipe Hernandez, Joel Frazier and Jameson Lennon install flags around the courthouse square on Friday, June 12, in preparation for Flag Day on Sunday, June 14. […]
A bit of this and that for June 16, 2020
We at the Rains County Leader are seeing more participation in community reporting. Last week we recruited writers from Emory and Point and this week we have news from East Tawakoni. It’s great to see that, and we encourage writers from the other communities such as Bright Star, Elm, Rocky Point, Sand Flat, et al … […]
Ready for the big douse
Oakley Kirby and Stryker Kirby (hidden) receive a dousing from a pale of water at the Emory splash pad Monday morning, June 8. […]
A bit of this and that for June 9, 2020
On Wednesday, June 10, the Rains County Leader will observe 133 years of publication. Through those years the Leader has reported on many events affecting our county, its cities and its citizens. […]
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The Rains County Leader has been privileged to witness and report the events that touch the lives of our readers since 1887. The Hill family continued that rich heritage after purchasing the paper in 1904. Over the last 133 years, we’ve shared with readers the news – some tragic, some joyous – but, all important testaments of the fortitude, compassion and resilience of those individuals who call Rains County home. […]
Second round of testing
A member of the Texas National Guard prepares to administer a test for COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, May 15, on the campus of the Rains Junior High School. Seventy-eight tests were administered on Friday, the second time the campus has hosted the event. […]