Council sets tax rate, adopts budget, approves sale of KRER
Emory City Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Emory City Hall. […]
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East Tawakoni City Council sets tax rate, adopts budget
The East Tawakoni City Council met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 21, to consider adopting the city’s budget and tax rate, a waiver for new building and options for the Whispering Oaks sign. […]
Rally ’round the pole
Gathered in small groups, Rains ISD students huddled to pray during See You at the Pole in front of the Rains Junior High building before school began on Wednesday morning, September 22. Local students took part in the national event to pray for fellow students, the nation, the school, families and friends. […]
Larry Dotson – From extra to successful actor
Sitting in his office at the Rains County residence he shares with his fiancée, Vicki Lynn, Larry Jack Dotson is at ease among the movie posters, awards and personal movie and television set photos that decorate his walls. […]
EMS earns national recognition
Hopkins County EMS – also serving Rains County – has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks. […]
Fair add-on money, parade results
Confirmed add-on money to the Rains County Jr. Livestock Show and Auction participants totaled $73,610.00. […]
Emory Baptist launches Little Free Pantry
Emory Baptist Church opened a Little Free Pantry on September 22. The pantry is a new ministry of the church, for the community. […]
September 28, 2021
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Elm Cemetery Business Meeting; Point VFD Tamale Fest And Raffle; House Of Prayer Breakfast; FOL Storytime, Book Sale; 1965 Class Reunion; Point Ladies Civic Club Meetings; Rescue At FOL Book Sale; National Night Out Tuesday […]
Leader to change publication days
For nearly 45 years, the Rains County Leader has labored on Mondays to deliver your Leader to counters and post offices on Tuesdays for your consumption. Beginning October 1, the Leader will switch publication days and begin delivering newspapers to stores and post offices on Thursdays. […]
Council responds to water quality complaints
The Point City Council met at city hall on Tuesday, September 14, for its regular meeting. During the meeting, Point Mayor Stephen Cross addressed the attendees and other council members in regard to the water quality issues in Point. […]