O’Rourke speaks on voting rights, democracy
Former U.S. Representative Robert “Beto” O’Rourke traveled to Rains County on Thursday, June 10, as part of his town-hall tour of Texas to speak about voting rights and democracy. […]
News
June 15, 2021
Good Sam Clothes Shop, Weekdays; Good Samaritan Thrift Shop Open; Hefner Presents Proclamation; Sesquicentennial Plus 1 Unity Parade; Rabb Brothers Post 156 Holds Raffle; RYSA Football And Cheer Signups; EUMC Garage Sale; Greater Vision VBS; Dunbar Cemetery Decoration Day […]
Lady Cats capture back-to-back state titles with victories over Bishop, Diboll
The Rains Lady Cat softball team repeated as the UIL Class 3A Softball State Champions with wins over the Bishop Lady Badgers and the Diboll Lady Jacks in Austin on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2-3. […]
The Leader celebrates 134 years of publishing
On Thursday, June 10, the Rains County Leader will have done the tough but rewarding work of a community newspaper for 134 years; 117 years with the Hill family at its helm. […]
Brothers inspire creation of American Legion Post
The story of the Rabb brothers of Rains County not only inspired their hometown and community, but the establishment of an American Legion post. […]
Lady Cat Day proclaimed in Emory
Upon returning home, Lady Cat head coach Scott Delozier read a proclamation to his team proclaiming June 4, 2021, Lady Cat Day in Emory. […]
Classics ’Round the Square
The Classics ’Round the Square car show returns to Emory on September 11. The 23rd annual event is sponsored by the City of Emory, J&R Auto Supply, JC Automotive and A&R Collision Center. Classic car entries must be a model from 1987 or earlier to participate. […]
Flats and area news
We have had lots of rain last week. Can’t even get the grass mowed. It’s just standing water. […]
June 8, 2021
Good Sam Clothes Shop, Weekdays; Good Samaritan Thrift Shop Open; American Legion Buffet Breakfast; Pat Fallon To Speak At Rally; Prospect Cemetery Annual Meeting; Hefner Presents Proclamation; Rains County Republicans; Sesquicentennial Plus 1 Unity Parade; LFSA Benefit Moved; Rabb Brothers Post 156 Holds Raffle; RYSA Football And Cheer Signups […]
Property values, RCAD addressed
The Rains County Commissioners Court failed to approve the Rains County Appraisal District’s (RCAD) proposed budget, heard concerns regarding property taxes in the county and considered plats during the regular meeting on Thursday, May 27. […]