Quilts of Valor Presented
Five Quilts of Valor were presented to local veterans on Friday evening prior to the Mutton Bustin’ competition at the Rains County Fair. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
A kaleidoscope of fun!
The 94th edition of the Rains County Fair rolls into town with the gates opening Tuesday evening, September 10, concluding Saturday night, September 14, with the junior livestock auction followed by a country western dance. […]
Wait for it…
While it appears that the final stroke of paint has been applied to the mural on the side of the Ivan Smith Furniture building, artists Robin Knight (left) and Courtney Frazier told the Rains County Leader there is more artwork planned for the mural – to be revealed in the coming days. […]
Clean up, clean up…
Members of the PaceSetters Leadership Camp roamed the walking trail of Sandy Creek Park on Wednesday afternoon, June 12, picking up litter and other objects. […]
Where there’s smoke…
Emory and Point volunteer fire departments were summoned to a “barn fire” located on Lennon St. in Emory on Tuesday morning, May 21. […]
School district announces school year to end Tuesday
During their May 13 meeting, Rains Independent School District trustees were informed that there was a possibility that the district might shorten the school year, with the Lady Cat softball team possibly reaching the state tournament in Austin. […]
Savor the Flavor changes date, location
The annual Savor the Flavor event, hosted by Lake Country Neighbors, has changed in both time and location. […]
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. […]