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. […]
Rains County
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. […]
Sesquicentennial celebration has new dates
The Sesquicentennial Founder’s Day committee announced that the celebration of Rains County’s 150th birthday has been rescheduled for August 6-9. […]
June 9, 2020
Summer Reading Program Sign ups; Imagine, Free Books For Children; RYSA Wildcat Cheer/ Football Sign ups; Good Samaritans Opens June 13; Coats Cemetery Memorial Canceled; Dunbar Cemetery Luncheon Canceled […]
Subdivision policy, environmental complaint tops meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court held the second regular meeting of the month on Thursday, May 28, to consider a new subdivision policy, a procedure for environmental complaints and a budget workshop. […]
Subscriber rates increase
The Rains County Leader has been privileged to witness and report the events that touch the lives of our readers since 1887. The Hill family continued that rich heritage after purchasing the paper in 1904. Over the last 133 years, we’ve shared with readers the news – some tragic, some joyous – but, all important testaments of the fortitude, compassion and resilience of those individuals who call Rains County home. […]
June 2, 2020
Bonanza Seeking Repair Donations; Summer Reading Program Signups; LCN meets June 4; Lynch Cemetery, Second Work Day On June 6; Prospect Cemetery Association To Meet; Good Samaritans Opens June 13 […]
New case of coronavirus reported in county
Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe released a statement on Friday, May 22, confirming that a new active case of COVID-19 had been confirmed in Rains County. […]
Court accepts grant funds, amends budget
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, May 21, to consider the Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant from the state of Texas, make line item transfers in the current county budget and consider the upcoming budget in a workshop. […]