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 […]
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. […]
Court approve tax abatements, appoint boards
The Rains County Commissioners Court considered tax abatement for a new solar farm in Rains County, sought bids for building renovations and appointed board members during the regular meeting on Thursday, December 14. […]
Rains County, Emory move closer to tax rebate milestones
Local sales during October pushed Rains County closer to a million dollars for the year and moved the City of Emory closer to two million dollars for the year as the amounts of money being returned to local taxing districts were announced on Wednesday, December 6. […]