Let’s get counted!
Rains County is resilient and has been even before the COVID-19 epidemic. As we move forward as a county, there are several things which we must focus on once again. One of those items is the 2020 Census. […]
News
Statewide allocations down while local allocations up
While the State of Texas saw an 11.7-percent decline in sales tax allocations statewide, Rains County and the cities of Emory, East Tawakoni and Point saw significant increases in percentage of money being returned in June from the Texas State Comptroller’s Office compared to last year. […]
Womens Service Club June report
The WSC resumed its monthly meetings on June 8, with social gathering guidelines followed somewhat. The meeting was called to order by president Karen Young. Jannie Stephens led the prayer. Seventeen members attended. […]
June 16, 2020
Emory Issues Boil Water Notice; Good Samaritan New Dates, Times; Community Seeds Hot Lunches To Go; Imagine, Free Books For Children; RYSA Wildcat Cheer/ Football Sign ups; TJC Offers Student Orientation Options […]
Court approves payment of invoice at special meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court met to approve the payment of an invoice from grant funds on Thursday, June 4, in the courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Fourth case confirmed in Rains County
Confirmation of a fourth case of COVID-19 attributed to Rains County was announced by the office of Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe on Tuesday, June 2. […]
Party runoffs rescheduled for July 14
The runoff election for Rains County Commissioner of Precinct 1 has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, as part of the statewide party runoff elections. […]
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. […]
Leader celebrates 133 years of publishing
Wednesday, June 10, marks the 133rd birthday of the Rains County Leader, with 116 of those years under the leadership of the Hill family. […]
What are you building?
Construction has been happening all over Rains County as much-needed changes and improvements are being made. […]