RUSK – This week, officials with the Good Samaritan of Rusk expect to close on the purchase on land across from its 190 W. 2nd St. location and are...

ALTO – Local police have confirmed the death of a second passenger involved in a fatal US Highway 69 wreck in on Memorial Day weekend.Alesia Sidney, 54, of Lufkin, died...

Excitement was at high level at Eagle Stadium Friday, the site of the 2025 Rusk High School graduation ceremony that drew friends and family from...

Session is coming to a close and, as it does, critical deadlines have to be met for legislation to pass. Those deadlines fall throughout the next week and if bills do not...

Graduation season is always a cause for me to reflect on my life since I graduated from high school in 1968. Admittedly it was the 60’s and my memory perhaps is a little...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Churches across the county will offer spiritual enrichment for youth this summer as they plan vacation Bible school programs in...

RUSK – Local residents are invited to a June 12 public hearing regarding a proposed project to refurbish a swimming pool operated by the City of Rusk.The hearing begins...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Looking for inexpensive ways to stay cool this summer while doing something fun? Check out the offerings at city parks and recreation sites!Jacksonville...

JUNE 7The City of Gallatin will host an evening of bingo, beginning 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Gallatin Community Center. Proceeds from the event help with the upkeep...

Tyler Junior College recently recognized its 10th class of Rusk High School graduates to attend TJC on the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholarship.In...

Drinking water from the City of Jacksonville’s public water system has shown excess maximum contaminant level for total trihalomethanes, according to a May 30, 2025, report...

Tyler Junior College recently recognized its 10th class of Rusk High School graduates to attend TJC on the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholarship.In...

Excitement was at high level at Eagle Stadium Friday, the site of the 2025 Rusk High School graduation ceremony that drew friends and family from...

WISD Superintendent Friday Wright (at podium) greets members of the 2025 WHS senior class, who gathered one last time as a group for their May 23,...

RUSK – This week, officials with the Good Samaritan of Rusk expect to close on the purchase on land across from its 190 W. 2nd St. location and are...

TROUP – A new summer feeding program benefitting local children launched May 29 by the Troup Community Food Pantry.“We’re excited to launch this brand-new program to...

A deluge of rain in a brief period of time has resulted in road damage in Cherokee County."4 1/2” of rain in 2 hours = long nights and early...

JUNE 7The City of Gallatin will host an evening of bingo, beginning 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Gallatin Community Center. Proceeds from the event help with the upkeep...

RUSK – This week, officials with the Good Samaritan of Rusk expect to close on the purchase on land across from its 190 W. 2nd St. location and are...

A memorial service for Higinio “Gene” Carrera, 74, of Alto will be held Saturday, June 7, at 1 PM in the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Chapel in Alto.  Mr. Carrera passed...

October 11, 1942 – May 24, 2025Judith Duncan Edwards, 82, lovingly known as Judy, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully after an extended...

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Louise Joyner, who left this world peacefully on May 24, 2025 at the age of 77. Louise was...

JUNE 7The City of Gallatin will host an evening of bingo, beginning 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Gallatin Community Center. Proceeds from the event help with the upkeep...

MAY 31Mission Tejas State Park will offer a 2 p.m. session, “Tejas Watercolors” in the visitor center at 19343 State Highway E. in Grapeland. Basic watercolor supplies will...

School-age youth interested in honing their athletic skills have a plethora of sports camps to choose from this summer, hosted by area school districts.In Rusk, a six-week...