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October 21, 2026

Earl Dominy being sworn in by Brenda Dominy, JP-PCT4

Rusk Welcomes New District 4 Councilman

October 23, 2026

In a special Rusk City Council meeting on Friday morning, members nominated and elected Earl Dominy for the District 4 council seat that was left...

Football Scoreboard Oct. 16 games

October 17, 2026

Alto Yellowjackets 46Cushing Bearkats 56 Jacksonville Indians 14Henderson Lions 42 Rusk Eagles 13Athens Hornets 23 Troup Tigers 65Arp Tigers 26

Jimmy Allen Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Child

October 16, 2026

RUSK, Texas — a Cherokee County Jury sentenced Jimmy Allen to 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after finding him guilty of...

Have a Happy Halloween

October 24, 2026

October brings welcome changes to East Texas: cooler mornings, community gatherings, football, fall festivals, and children looking forward to Halloween. It also brings...

HIGH POINTS FROM EL CAMINO REAL #1486 – Oct. 21, 2026

October 20, 2026

Folks along El Camino Real finally got the cold spell they have been waiting on, but it came with no rain. It did set the mood for lots of outdoor activities, but it...

Marker restored
Members of the Cherokee County Historical Commission spent the day Oct. 6 restoring the Holcomb Family Reunion marker displayed just outside Alto on what turned out to be a gorgeous day with perfect weather. Members of the Commission volunteer to clean up state historical markers to allow visitors a chance to learn more about the history of Cherokee County for many years to come.

Photos courtesy of the Cherokee County Historical Commission

HIGH POINTS FROM EL CAMINO REAL #1485 October 13, 2026

October 14, 2026

Folks along El Camino Real enjoyed a beautiful Columbus Day weekend. I wonder if Christopher Columbus ever dreamed we’d be having a special day...

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Earl Dominy being sworn in by Brenda Dominy, JP-PCT4

Rusk Welcomes New District 4 Councilman

October 23, 2026

In a special Rusk City Council meeting on Friday morning, members nominated and elected Earl Dominy for the District 4 council seat that was left...

Rusk Mayor Resigns

October 9, 2026

CBS19Rusk Mayor Ben Middlebrooks submitted his resignation from the office on Friday. In a statement, the city of Rusk said Middlebrooks'...

Cherokee County Burn Ban Lifted

October 2, 2026

Due to the heavy rain in our area on Thursday and Friday, Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis has lifted the burn. Outdoor burning is allowed again.

Historic Downtown Troup’s ‘Holiday in the Country’ returns Nov. 17

October 24, 2026

TROUP – The holiday tradition that revitalized a community is back and bigger than ever. On Monday, Nov. 17, from 4-8 p.m., Historic Downtown Troup will host its annual...

Rusk Mayor Martha Neely

Rusk council focuses on new direction, leadership under Neely

October 20, 2026

RUSK – Local city council meetings are taking on a new direction, as seen during a special meeting called Oct. 19, 2026, in which newly elected...

Historic Downtown Troup’s ‘Holiday in the Country’ returns Nov. 17

October 24, 2026

TROUP – The holiday tradition that revitalized a community is back and bigger than ever. On Monday, Nov. 17, from 4-8 p.m., Historic Downtown Troup will host its annual...

Have a Happy Halloween

October 24, 2026

October brings welcome changes to East Texas: cooler mornings, community gatherings, football, fall festivals, and children looking forward to Halloween. It also brings...

Live Entertainment right here in Cherokee County!!

October 21, 2026

This fall the Cherokee Civic Theatre will be hosting 3 special One Night Only LIVE Events right here in Rusk, TX! The first LIVE event will be a concert by Nashville,...

JISD trustees to interview superintendent candidates

October 21, 2026

Jacksonville school board members will conduct interviews with candidates for a superintendent position during special meetings held at 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the...

Historic Downtown Troup’s ‘Holiday in the Country’ returns Nov. 17

October 24, 2026

TROUP – The holiday tradition that revitalized a community is back and bigger than ever. On Monday, Nov. 17, from 4-8 p.m., Historic Downtown Troup will host its annual...

Earl Dominy being sworn in by Brenda Dominy, JP-PCT4

Rusk Welcomes New District 4 Councilman

October 23, 2026

In a special Rusk City Council meeting on Friday morning, members nominated and elected Earl Dominy for the District 4 council seat that was left...

CTE students recognized
During an Oct. 13 city council meeting, Brenda Gallegos and Samantha Pacheco were recognized as our CTE Senior Spotlight students of the month from Jacksonville ISD. Congratulations to both students! Each month, we will recognize a senior from a different CTE program of study. Shown are Mr. Dorman, Brenda, Mr. Brown, Sherri McDonald of JEDCO, Samantha and Mrs. Taylor.

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Zoning requests, permits top Jacksonville’s October meeting agenda

October 22, 2026

JACKSONVILLE – A handful of public hearings focusing on zoning requests, along with a request for a special use permit, topped the list during an...

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Cherokeean Herald photos by Jo Anne Embleton and John Hawkins

2026 Scarecrow Trail

October 20, 2026

The Cherokee County Master Gardeners Fall Flannel Scarecrow Trail kicked off its annual event on Saturday at the Ruth B Nichols arboretum on the...

Live Entertainment right here in Cherokee County!!

October 21, 2026

This fall the Cherokee Civic Theatre will be hosting 3 special One Night Only LIVE Events right here in Rusk, TX! The first LIVE event will be a concert by Nashville,...

Alto ISD/Dr. Zach Crawford

Alto Falls to Cushing 56-46

October 21, 2026

The Alto Yellowjackets continued to show offensive improvement Friday night, but defensive struggles proved costly as the Cushing Bearkats handed...

Jacksonville Athletic Booster Club

Jacksonville Falls to Henderson 42-14

October 21, 2026

The Jacksonville Indians continued to struggle Friday night, falling 42-14 to the Henderson Lions in an Oct. 16 district matchup that saw the...

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

Rusk Snaps Three-Game Streak of Wins at Home

October 21, 2026

The Rusk Eagles battled unbeaten Athens to a 7-7 halftime tie Friday night, but couldn't maintain the momentum in the second half, falling 23-13 to...

Historic Downtown Troup’s ‘Holiday in the Country’ returns Nov. 17

October 24, 2026

TROUP – The holiday tradition that revitalized a community is back and bigger than ever. On Monday, Nov. 17, from 4-8 p.m., Historic Downtown Troup will host its annual...

Live Entertainment right here in Cherokee County!!

October 21, 2026

This fall the Cherokee Civic Theatre will be hosting 3 special One Night Only LIVE Events right here in Rusk, TX! The first LIVE event will be a concert by Nashville,...

Letter to the Editor

October 22, 2026

Dear Editor:U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a dangerous new rule beginning Oct. 22 that will threaten the healthcare of millions of Americans. The rule,...

Commentary: Shame, Shame, Shame, Rusk

October 14, 2026

I reference the fact that this is a commentary because this article is based on my opinion of the failure of the municipal leadership of the City of Rusk and my personal...

Help wanted: Rusk City Manager

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