Breaking ground
Emory Baptist Church held a ground-breaking ceremony Sunday, June 22, to commemorate construction of a Family Life Center. […]
News
Council members approve agreements for and with Emory Development Corp.
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, to approve agreements and update bank signatory for the city. […]
Ham radio operators onthe air for nationwide event June 28-29
Amateur (Ham) radio operators from the Rains Amateur Radio Association will participate in a national amateur radio exercise from Saturday at 1:00 p.m. until on Sunday, at 1:00 p.m., June 28-29. […]
Rains County Commissioners work through packed agenda in regular meeting
The Rains County Commissioners approved upgrades for security and the jail, tasked Rains County Road and Bridge with projects, and heard updates on road projects on Hwy. 19 during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 12. […]
Point City Council accepts Mayor Briggs’ resignation
The Point City Council accepted the resignation of Mayor Dustin Briggs during a special meeting presided over by Mayor-Protem Tammy Hooten on Monday, June 16. […]
ESD board holds regular meeting Monday
The Rains County Emergency Service District board discussed the tower contract and budgets during the regular meeting on Monday, June 16. […]
Recognized for 43 years of service
The Rains County Commissioners Court honored retired Rains County Tax Assessor/Collector Sheila Floyd with the gift of a clock to show the county’s appreciation for her 43 years of service to Rains County. […]
County, cities see increase in tax returns
Rains County and all cities saw a marked increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in June compared to 2024. […]
June 19, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Dinner […]
Rains County Leader celebrates 138 years of publication
On Tuesday, June 10, the Rains County Leader marked its 138th birthday. […]