February 2, 2021
RYSA Baseball and Softball Sign-ups; County Line Bapt. Holds Fundraiser; High School Art Competition; Good Samaritans February Schedule […]
Emory
Council approves plat for new subdivision; orders election
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting to replat property on Ravine St. for a new subdivision, adopt resolutions for a grant for a lift station and order an election. […]
Sign-ups remain slow in local elections
Candidate sign-up continues at a slow pace with four candidates signing up for one of twelve places in the three local elections to be held Saturday, May 1. […]
Filing underway for May 1 election
Filing is underway at Rains ISD, City of Emory and City of East Tawakoni for a place on the ballot of the May 1 election. […]
Fireman of the Year
Carlton Goldsmith (right) was named “Fireman Of the Year” and was presented an award by Asst. Chief Matthew Peacock (left) at the Emory Volunteer Fire Department’s annual dinner held on Saturday, January 2. […]
Filing dates set for local races
With the November elections behind us, Rains County residents have more opportunities to affect change in local government. Council positions are open in the cities of East Tawakoni and Emory, and board member positions are open on the Rains ISD School Board. […]
A sweater so … unique
The Rains County Leader’s ugly sweater contest winner is Sherry Dennis. Dennis received a free subscription to the Leader with her flamingo-inspired Christmas sweater during the open house held Friday, December 11. […]
Christmas Around the Square canceled
First it was Founder’s Day/Rains County Sesquicentennial that was canceled, then Fourth of July, and the Rains County Fair … now add Christmas to the list of casualties that the COVID-19 pandemic has claimed this year. […]
Leader to hold open house Friday, December 11
The Rains County Leader welcomes the community to attend an open house on Friday, December 11, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. All are encouraged to view the Snow Village. […]
Roan retires as director of Emory Development Corp.
Reka’s Rise and Shine Coffee Co. is a good place to meet people for a cup of coffee and a chat. It’s an especially good place when the person you’re meeting is Keeley Potter Roan who owns and operates Reka’s with Bert, her high school sweetheart and husband of 38 years. […]