Brittain, Small take pleas

Two Dallas-area men took separate plea-bargain offers on July 15 and July 22 in an aggravated robbery case held at the Rains County Courthouse Annex before Eighth Judicial District Judge Robert Newsom.

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

Firefighters, chiefs: “Who do we work for?”

By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff

As volunteers, the numerous fire chiefs and firefighters throughout the county are likely asking themselves, “Who do we work for?” after hearing Emergency Services District #1 attorney Ken Campbell Thursday evening, July 22.

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Property requests go nowhere with commissioners

By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff

There was a lot of discussion, but not much action, as the Rains County Commissioners Court tabled two property requests Thursday, July 22, during its regular meeting.

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

East Tawakoni Council accepts donated land

By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff

The East Tawakoni City Council unanimously accepted an offer to donate a piece of property to the city by a landholder in Illinois during its Tuesday, July 20, regular meeting.

Read the full story on page 9 of the Rains County Leader.

Kitchen Scents

A cool rainy morning the last of June. Just doesn’t get much better than that in Texas unless, of course, if you’re visiting with Helen Heavey, which I was.

Read Bonnie's interview with the Helen Heavey on page 4 of the Rains County Leader.

National Night Out celebrated August 3

On Tuesday, August 3, citizens of Rains County will join communities across America in celebrating the 27th annual National Night Out against crime and drug prevention event.

Read the full story on page 10 of the Rains County Leader.