Rains county leader. That means Jeremy Cook, Mike Willis, Rains County Leader staff Jimmy Lee Hanks, a former teacher at Wills Point ISD, was arrested on Sunday, February 2, by the Rains County Sheriff’s department for contin-uous sexual abuse of a child. [] The Rains ISD Board of Trustees proposed a tax rate and reviewed a proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year during the regular meeting on Monday, July 14. In a press release, Rains County Sheriff Michael Hopkins stated that the office received informa-tion regarding sex crimes against children. Get your copy today by Subscribing Rains County Justice of the Peace Jenkins Franklin was arrested and booked into the Van Zandt County Jail on Wednesday night, May 28, on two felony charges and two misdemeanor charges. Read the full story in the February 27, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. Read the full story in the June 12, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. Read the full story in the August 7, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. The Rains County Leader, founded in 1887 by local pioneers in Emory, Texas, has served as a cornerstone of the community for over a century, capturing the region's history and developments. Get your copy today by Subscribing The Rains County Commissioners Court ordered a special election for the creation of a county taxing district, changed location of the constables office and donated equipment to the City of Point during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 27. She enjoyed going to casinos, and embraced the camaraderie of bingo The Lake Country Neighbors will host their annual Veterans Thank You with guest speaker, John Gallina, on Tuesday, August 19, at Lake Fork Baptist Church on FM 515. com. Get your copy today by Subscribing Last week I wrote about my version of deer season which is when the does and fawns emerge from the seclusion of birth as mama introduces her baby to the wonders of nature. Get your copy today by Subscribing Rains County Justice of the Peace Jenkins Franklin was sentenced for his driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge and had trial dates set on four other charges when he appeared in a Rains County court on Friday, June 27. Read the full story in the February 13, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. Get your copy today by Subscribing A Celebration of Life for Kevin Doyle Lunsford, 60, will be held on August 30, at the Wildflower Event Venue in Emory. [] The Rains Lady Cat softball team rolled through the first round of the Class 3A playoffs last weekend, while the Rains Wildcat baseball team was eliminated from the playoffs with a loss in the final game of District 12-3A play. Read the full story in the April 3, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. Mr. It is now ten o'clock. RAINS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month, 10:00 a. He married Jean Ann (Jacks) Potts on June 2, 2019, in Alba. The Leader has recently received a press release from James Fuller of the law firm Flowers Davis, P. at the Courthouse Annex RAINS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT 3rd Thursday of To get your copy, fill out the form below to determine your subscription price and hit “Submit” to pay for the one-year subscription. All ads must be received in our office by Tuesday, 5:00 p. m. He had a Bicycle ride for PTSD awareness passes through Rains County News Serving and Socializing News August 7, 2025 News Commissioners discuss software for jail, contract out on-site sewage inspections Commissioners Court Rains and neighboring fire departments fight structure fire at Kearney Trailers News August 14, 2025 Submitted News, Rains County 0 Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Wildcat Reserve Tickets on Sale; American Legion Dinner; RHS Class of 1965 Reunion Read the full story in the August 14, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. Classified ads are $7. in Tyler, the law firm representing Rains County, clarifying the closure of the JP’s office. Get your copy today by Subscribing [ July 17, 2025 ] Trustees discuss 2025-2026 budget; golden, copper pennies News [ July 17, 2025 ] It’s Official! News [ July 17, 2025 ] July 17, 2025 News [ July 17, 2025 ] Brent Hilliard sworn in as county judge, court bonds county The Rains Lady Cat softball team joyously hoists the Bi-District Championship trophy after beating the Bell Lady Panthers, 9-4, in game two of their playoff series on Friday, April 25, in Princeton. Browse our archive of historical publications from Rains County Leader. She worked for many years at Dal-Air, where her hard work was shown. [] The Rains County Commissioners Court accepted the retirements of Rains County Judge Linda Wallace and Rains County Tax Assessor-Collector Shelia Floyd and discussed personnel during special meetings held on June 5 Read the full story in the January 16, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. She delighted in family games and spent hours engaging in spirited rounds of cards. He married Dollie Mitchell in Rains County on December 26, 1959, and they shared 62 years of marriage together. In the early morning hours of the first day of school, parents lined up to walk their children to their classrooms at Rains Elementary. A funeral service for Robert Henry Potts, 57, of Point, was held January 27 at Bull Creek Cowboy Church in Point. Rains County Leader Emory, Tex. He was born on April 30, 1930, in Dallas, to Floyd Cramer Greene and Mary Alice Carter. Get your copy today by Subscribing Previous January 16, 2025 Next Commissioners approve bonds for officials, open bids New Rains County Public Library Director Bernadette Thompson had all the right qualifications to step into the position that recently opened when Wendy Byrd recently retired from serving as Librarian due to a move out of state. Get your copy today by Subscribing The Rains County Commissioners Court set the record straight for free speech on county properties, discussed a lease agreement for the Permanent School Fund property locate in Hockley County and discussed a long-range plan of the Rains County Library during the regular meeting on Thursday, May 22. C and set dates for budget workshops. Get your copy today by Subscribing Local preliminary results of the November 5 General Election saw incumbents retain seats, while the creation of the sales tax district for the county failed for the third time. He was a hardworking electrician by trade, but his greatest joy came from the time he spent with his family and friends. Get your copy today by Subscribing Previous The Rains County Commissioners Court approved resolutions, interlocal agreements and policy during the regular meeting on Thursday, October 10. Franklin won the primary election for JP Rains County Leader, Emory. Robert Wyman, 85, of Emory, died on May 8, 2025. Before 1900 The Record was sold to A. On Tues-day, May Robert Jenkins 27, a Rains Franklin The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 24, to consider options for computerizing the Rains County Jail, a contract for on-site sewage inspections and to transfer funds for the upgrade of a county road. Late Friday afternoon, it was informed that the printer it has used for the past eight years will cease operations on August 30. Read the full story in the March 30, 2023 edition of the Rains County Leader. It’s the best way to honor and preserve the memories of loved ones who have passed. The Rains Lady Cat softball team rolled through the first round of the Class 3A playoffs last weekend, while the Rains Wildcat baseball team was eliminated from the playoffs with a loss in the final game of District 12-3A play. The RHS Class of 2025 closed their commencement exercise Friday night, May 30, by encircling the school logo and singing the school song one last time. Get your copy today by Subscribing Edwin Lynn Sisk Point sees major increase in returns, all others Rains County Justice of the Peace Jenkins Franklin was ar-rested and booked into the Van Zandt County Jail on Wednesday night, May 28, on two felony charges and two misdemeanor charges. Rains County Leader at 239 North Texas St. 00. Any ads received The Rains ISD Board of Trustees ordered an efficiency audit to prepare for a potential tax rate election, reviewed the proposed budget of the Rains County Appraisal District and heard updates on the district and Would you like to receive the Rains County Leader at your home? Subscription rates for the Rains County Leader are: $25 – Online Only $28 – Rains County $35 – Outside Rains County To get your copy, fill out the form below to determine your subscription price and hit “Submit” to pay for the one-year subscription. Read the full story in the April Bicycle ride for PTSD awareness passes through Rains County News Serving and Socializing News August 7, 2025 News Commissioners discuss software for jail, contract out on-site sewage inspections Commissioners Court Rains and neighboring fire departments fight structure fire at Kearney Trailers News The Rains County Commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, October 17, to approve a resolution and payment for closing on the purchase of property. Read the full story in the December 12, 2024 edition of the Rains County Leader. Payment is due upon placing the ad. S. She was born on May 4, 1959, in Dallas. in Emory. A Hunt County Facebook page is reporting that a Rains County deputy has been placed on administrative leave. 2,689 likes · 2 talking about this. Get your copy today by Subscribing Bicycle ride for PTSD awareness passes through Rains County News Serving and Socializing News August 7, 2025 News Commissioners discuss software for jail, contract out on-site sewage inspections Commissioners Court Rains and neighboring fire departments fight structure fire at Kearney Trailers News Rains County Commissioners Court | The broadcast of the meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court. ” and a half hours of interviews The letter went on to state, “I and Local officials gathered in the council chamber of Point City Hall to answer questions and discuss a solar farm, sales tax district, county roads and the City of Point. , Emory VFD Station The Rains Wildcat football team committed to the ground game with a new quarterback and generated over 400 yards of offense, but homecoming magic caused a heartbreaking 29-27 loss to Chisum Mustangs I’ve probably mentioned before that my son Christian and I keep in touch mostly by text. -Current. For - 346 Against - 317 Rains ISD School Board - Place 3 Jim Mack Taylor - Early voting in Texas begins Monday morning, October 21. 00; E-Leader $20. Rains County Leader, Emory. Read the full The Rains ISD Board of Trustees proposed a budget and tax rate for the new school year, discussed changes to the district calendar and updated policies during the regular meeting on Monday, August 12. Get your copy today by Subscribing The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15, to consider use of city property, take action on a short term rental application and set dates for workshops. On Wednesday, August 28, the building that houses the Rains County Leader, located at 239 N. He was born on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1964, in Fort Worth. 00;Out of State, 1 year, $35. The Rains ISD Board of Trustees unanimously hired Joe Nicks as the new superintendent of Rains ISD during a special meeting on Tuesday morning, April 30. Classified ads are $6. A memorial service for Floyd Greene, 95, will be held on Wednesday, July 30, at 11:00 a. Get your copy today by Subscribing The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special and regular meeting to approve bonds for county officials, hire general counsel for the county and administer the oath of office to Rains County Judge Brent Hilliard. Amanda Webb has been teaching seventh through twelfth grade youth at Bull Creek Cowboy Church for the past five years. , at Emory Methodist Church. [ August 7, 2025 ] Bicycle ride for PTSD awareness passes through Rains County News [ August 7, 2025 ] Serving and Socializing News [ August 7, 2025 ] August 7, 2025 News [ July 31, 2025 ] Commissioners discuss software for jail, contract out on On Tuesday, June 10, the Rains County Leader marked its 138th birthday. Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Point City Library Grand Re-Opening; Miller Grove Fire Dept. Jenkins Franklin. Franklin was released Thursday m o r n i n g , May 29, on a $25,000 surety bond, according to jail records. Planters Street. Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Miller Grove Cemetery Annual Memorial Service; Dougherty Cemetery Memorial Day; Lone Star Cemetery Annual Meeting; Lynch Cemetery Meeting Read the full story in the May 2, 2024 edition of the Rains County Leader. Get your copy today by Subscribing He was born on November 18, 1938, in Rains County to Bill and Maud Sisk. The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announced on Tuesday, December 10, that Rains County would be the recipient of a grant to upgrade the radio system of the Rains County Sheriff’s office. Interment followed at Dougherty Cemetery. [] Our online Classified ads are identical to those which appear in our printed newspaper and this section is updated weekly. 29 (Jan. 8, 1904). If you are a human seeing this field, please The new Rains County Leader is available in news stands across the county, here at the office on the square in downtown Emory and online at www. As the owner of Greene Valley Ranch, Mr. “We had so many calls sioners Court set the record that asked us to do something, straight for free speech on and I thought that we needed county properties, discussed a to put it on here just to let ev-lease agreement for the Perma- erybody know that The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board increased the pay-per-run for local firefighters and planned for future vehicle purchases for the local departments during the regular meeting on Monday, November 18. Digitization funded by a Tocker Foundation grant. L. The Rains County Emergency Service District board heard updates on a lease agreement for the radio tower and looked over budgets during the regular meeting on Monday, July 15. Read the full story in the June 5, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. rainscountyleader. The Leader has relocated across the courthouse square at 126 N. With its transition from print to digital format, the newspaper continues to provide a wealth of content, including local news, community events, opinion pieces, and features on local Unofficial results from contested race in the May 3 Election. net Subscription Rates:Inside Rains County (and ZIP Codes 75453, 75410, 75420,75433, 75497, 75474), 1 year, $25. Get your copy today by Subscribing Rains County Leader is proud to offer We Remember memorial pages. [] Jenkins Franklin, with his family beside him, was sworn in as Justice of the Peace for Rains County in the court room of the Rains County Courthouse on Wednesday, March 9. Hornbeck and renamed The Rains County Leader, which masthead it carries today. Get your copy today by Subscribing The Rains High School tennis teams won the District 12-3A title on Tuesday, April 22 with six Wildcats and Lady Cats advancing to the regional tournament. Read the full story in the October 3, 2024 edition of the Rains County Leader. Read the full story in the July 10, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. Legion Dinner; Class of 1963 Reunion; Woosley Cemetery Association Annual Meeting; Rains High School Classes Of The 70s Reunion; Spooktacular In Sandy Creek Park Read the full story in the September 15, 2022 edition of the The county newspaper changed hands after 1887 and was called The Record; the publisher isn't known but Sam Fitzgerald and W. Get your copy today by Subscribing Bicycle ride for PTSD awareness passes through Rains County News Serving and Socializing News August 7, 2025 News Commissioners discuss software for jail, contract out on-site sewage inspections Commissioners Court Rains and neighboring fire departments fight structure fire at Kearney Trailers News The Rains ISD hosted a Safety and Security Committee Meeting in the Rains High School library on Monday, February 24, to discuss updated plans and conduct training. Rains County Leader – PO Box 127, Emory, Texas 75440 – (903) 473-2653E-mail: rainsleader@earthlink. [] County special sales tax district, Jim Mac Taylor, Trey Hill, Ed Fortuna, and Kenneth Reed won races in the May 3 General Election. | By Rains County Leader | Good morning. The court began the meeting with a discussion of changes to the health in-surance coverage for Rains County em-ployees. Texas Street in Emory, was placed on the market. Read the full story in the November 7, 2024 edition of the . of the first week in which the ad will run. 00 for up to 12 words then 50¢ for The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board approved an upgrade to the lighting in the bay of the EMS building, looked over numbers and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, August 19. Information about elected officials and representatives of Rains County, including court schedules, meetings, and services. Read the full story in the August 29, 2024 edition of the Rains County Leader. Lunsford died on July 10, 2025, in Sulphur Springs. Rains County Judge Linda Wallace was indicted by a grand jury on Monday, June 30, on one count of tampering with a witness, a third-degree felony. Description based on: Vol. The Rains County Leader is Rains County's newspaper of record since 1887. [] Kaci Berryhill began her new position as Executive Assistant to Rains County Judge Brent Hilliard in the middle of July and is currently absorbed in learning the complex responsibilities of her job. Greene was not only passionate about his work but also deeply Read the full story in the July 24, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. Hebisen worked on the paper. at the Courthouse Annex RAINS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT 3rd Thursday of each month, 12:00 noon, Rains County Tax Appraisal Office RAINS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE AREA DISTRICT 1 3rd Monday of each month, 6:30 p. O. Hamburger Fundraiser; Am. Potts died on January 24, 2021, in Dallas. Read the full story in the August 14, 2025 edition of the Rains Rains County Leader staff The Rains County Commissioners Court took action on health care bene-fits for county employees and appointed a new Tax Assessor/Collector for Rains County during a special meeting on Wednesday, June 18. 20 for up to 12 words and then 60¢ for each additional word. Read the full story in the May 2, 2024 edition of the Rains County Leader. The new Rains County Leader is available in news stands across the county, here at the office on the square in downtown Emory and online at www. [] The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 24, to consider options for computerizing the Rains County Jail, a contract for on-site sewage inspections and to transfer funds for the upgrade of a county road. Weekly Began June 10, 1887. Get your copy today by Public service and law enforcement are not new to Rains County Justice of the Peace R. Rains County Leader staff “We were asked to put that on the agenda,” Wallace The Rains County Commis- stated. Read the full story in the October 24, 2024 edition of the Rains County Leader. In another item on the agenda, the court unanimously approved a resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant Program. Read the full story in the July 24, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. Read the full story in the July 4, 2024 edition of the Rains County Leader. Get Bicycle ride for PTSD awareness passes through Rains County News Serving and Socializing News August 7, 2025 News Commissioners discuss software for jail, contract out on-site sewage inspections Commissioners Court Rains and neighboring fire departments fight structure fire at Kearney Trailers News Rains County Judge Linda Wallace was sworn into her new position on September 2, to fill the remaining 16-month term of Judge Wayne Wolfe who died on August 26 from complications of COVID-19. Get your copy today by Subscribing Floyd Greene Point, East Tawakoni enjoy larger than expected returns Rains High School Head Basketball Coach Bryan Wester (front, center) stands with his seniors before the final home game of the season for the Rains Wildcats on Friday, February 7. Greene died peacefully on July 20, 2025. The Rains County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 27, to discuss policy for use of the Rains County Courthouse, update permit fees for RV parks and amend subdivision rules pertaining to flag lots. Classified Ads Our online Classified ads are identical to those which appear in our printed newspaper and this section is updated weekly. Read the full story in the December 5, 2024 edition of the Rains County Leader. [] June 12, 2025 Chuck Fitts News, Point 0 The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, to discuss concerns with the mayor, elected officials and water infrastructure. The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, to add accounts to the water system software, approve testing of water lines on Ave. Choose a publication date, and see full scans of the newspaper. An in depth article will be in next week’s Rains County Leader. 00; Outside Rains County, 1 year, $32. Read the full story in the April 10, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. Let the record show that Forum of Commissioners is present. Read the full story in the November 24, 2022 edition of the Rains County Leader. 16, no. Get your copy today by Subscribing Her mother and grandmothers (Stella and Mae) taught her to cook and bake, and her life was full of gatherings of extended family at the dinner table each week. Read the full story in the August 15, 2024 edition of the Rains County Leader. C. Oletta Miller, 66, died peacefully on August 8, 2025, surrounded by her family at her residence. 2,687 likes · 32 talking about this. Get your copy today by The Rains County Commissioners Court discussed concept plans for future subdivisions, tabled tax abatements for solar farm and signed two proclamations for April during the regular meeting on Thursday, March 23. Published out of the county seat of Emory, the *Rains County Leader* documents the events and lives of its citizens. Get your copy today by Commissioners appoint Brent Hilliard county judge By TREY HILL the ground up and then leading Rains County Leader staff my own organizations as CEO, I am eager to contribute my skills The Rains County Commis- and dedication to the continued sioners Court concluded five success of Rains County. Read the full story in the July 17, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. The Rains County Commissioners Court selected Jennifer Trevino as county treasurer at the end of its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 27. I call this meeting of the Brains County Commissioners Sports Order on today, June 26th, 2025. Read the full story in the October 17, 2024 edition of the Rains County Leader. Prop A - to create the new taxing district in Rains County. Read the full story in the August 14, 2025 edition of the Rains County Leader. He was a loving The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) held a regular meeting on Monday, April 21, to hear updates on vehicles, discuss a tower lease agreement and engage an auditor. He was born on March 19, 1963, in Dallas to Henry and Maxanne (Orsborn) Potts. djz rnpuol jfpmovc wzxtmo bfwlfi ajbe lckzz mwul dbgws teftfx
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