Commissioners continue remodeling, relocation discussion
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, December 28, to accept bids for remodeling two county buildings and discuss event permits. […]
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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. […]
Jim Taylor honored for outstanding work and years of service
Austin Bank recently honored Emory employee Jim Taylor for his outstanding work and years of service with the company. […]
Atmos Energy Fuels Bright Minds of Our Kids
Atmos Energy believes in making a difference in the lives of children by collaborating with education foundations to provide resources to help children read at grade level by third grade. […]
January 4, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains County Republican Assembly Meeting; New GriefShare Sessions Begin; Am. Legion Breakfast […]
Council terminates Police Chief Beck, Officer Hanner
The City of Point Chief of Police Jamison Beck was terminated by the Point City Council at a special meeting on Wednesday, December 20. Beck had resigned during the regular meeting on December 14 but rescinded the resignation on December 15. […]
Trustees accept Johnson’s retirement
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD held a special meeting on Monday, December 18, to discuss the voluntary retirement agreement for Superintendent Jennifer Johnson and select Jim Dunlap as the interim superintendent for the district. […]
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. […]
For going above and beyond
The American Legion Post 156 awarded Rains County Commissioner Jeremy Cook an award during Thursday’s commissioners court proceedings. […]
Celebrates building dedication
Daugherty Baptist Church in Emory celebrated a building dedication of the recently renovated Della Blanton Community Center on December 10 and had their annual Christmas party on December 16. […]