Emory, Texas 75440 – Tuesday, January 24, 2012 – Volume XII, Issue No. 44

Soar with the eagles this weekend

By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff

Soar with the eagles and other birds of prey at the 17th annual Eagle Fest Saturday, January 28, and Sunday, January 29, at the Rains High School.

Sponsored by the Rains County Chamber of Commerce, the event promises to be one of the best Eagle Fests with more educational presentations and live bird demonstrations than ever. It is an event for the entire family.

Read the full story on page 1 of the Rains County Leader.

12.5-acre purchase to expand park

By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff

The Emory City Council approved an offer to purchase 12-1/2 acres of prime undeveloped property in the city at its Tuesday, January 17, regular council meeting.

City Administrator Mike Dunn presented the proposal during an executive session Tuesday night, saying owner Eddie Holley asked $50,000 for the property.

Read the full story on page 1 of the Rains County Leader.

Parker lures chamber members

By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff

Ronnie Parker of Lake Fork Trophy Lures in Emory presented the program at the Thursday, January 19, chamber of commerce luncheon/meeting and completely lured the members with his philosophy of cooperation, business to business, to better serve the public

Read the full story on page 1 of the Rains County Leader.

High Court nixes interim redistricting plans

By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff

The U.S. Supreme Court last week confirmed that the Federal Western District Court in San Antonio drew illegal redistricting maps, without regard for the policy decision of elected leaders.

Read the full story on page 1 of the Rains County Leader.

Limited aid to replace old septic systems

By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff

County Judge Wayne Wolfe, Commissioner Mike Willis and Emergency Management Officer Harold Carr recently announced an opportunity for qualified county residents to receive funding to assist with the replacement of old septic systems in Rains County

Read the full story on page 1 of the Rains County Leader.