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Patriotic trains
Texas State Railroad's steam locomotive #30 has a new look to celebrate the 250th birthday of America. Paying homage to Texas Engine #610 – which was one of the original super-powered steam engines chosen to pull the American Freedom Train (AFT) in 1976, only in Texas – Engine #30 will be pulling the Pineywoods Excursions throughout the summer proudly displaying the red, white and blue. TSR #30 courtesy photo

Lest We Forget – Texas State Railroad Rolls Out a Reminder of...

If there is one word which epitomizes the United States of America, it is freedom. And if you disagree, know that the right to disagree and the...

Four area municipalities to conduct May 2 general election

Four cities in Cherokee County will conduct May 2 general elections from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the following locations:• Alto City Hall, 404...

Derrick Conley

Alto ISD photo

AISD trustees accept superintendent’s resignation, set plans in...

ALTO – Local schools superintendent Derrick Conley has announced his resignation, noting that he will remain at Alto ISD through the end of the...

High Points from El Camino Real #1462 – April 29, 2026

I don’t know if the rest of the folks along El Camino Real were as busy as I was last week, but this old fat boy was tired by the time Sunday rolled around. I went to...

High Points from El Camino Real #1461

The April showers have folks along El Camino Real smiling as doom and gloom forecasts of a summer drought filled the air in cafes and around feed stores. We always worry...

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Area veteran peer group posts new meeting times

JACKSONVILLE – A peer group for area veterans and their families will offer new meeting dates, according to Military Veteran Peer Network coordinator Bradley Erickson.“We...

Weekend events offer loads of fun throughout Cherokee County

Area communities are gearing up for visitors this weekend, in town for May 1 and 2 events that range from concerts and church festivals, to cook-offs, art fundraisers and...

Photo courtesy of Wells ISD

Wells baseball advances to Round 1

The Wells Pirates advances to Round 1 in the 2026 baseball playoffs, going up against the Oakwood Panthers in a best-of-three-games series that...

Finance Administrator - City of Rusk

Finance Administrator – City of RuskThe City of Rusk is seeking a qualified Finance Administrator to serve as its chief financial administrator. Reporting to the City...

Weekend events offer loads of fun throughout Cherokee County

Area communities are gearing up for visitors this weekend, in town for May 1 and 2 events that range from concerts and church festivals, to cook-offs, art fundraisers and...

Finance Administrator - City of Rusk

Finance Administrator – City of RuskThe City of Rusk is seeking a qualified Finance Administrator to serve as its chief financial administrator. Reporting to the City...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

APRIL 30Rusk FFA will host its annual plant sale, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Rusk Ag shop, located behind the local junior high campus. The event traditionally...

Derrick Conley

Alto ISD photo

AISD trustees accept superintendent’s resignation, set plans in...

ALTO – Local schools superintendent Derrick Conley has announced his resignation, noting that he will remain at Alto ISD through the end of the...

AISD trustees to meet April 27, discuss superintendent resignation

CORRECTION: AISD trustees met in special session Monday morning; we have posted the correct meeting time below.We regret the error.-------------ALTO – Members of the local...

Derrick Conley Alto ISD photo

Alto ISD superintendent accepts position in North Texas

ALTO, Texas (CBS19) – Alto ISD Superintendent Derrick Conley is leaving the district to take a position at a North Texas school district.According...

LETTER: Citizens deserve transparency, accountability, leadership

The special council meeting scheduled for April 30, 2026, is illegal as per the City of Rusk Charter, Article XI, Section 2.Mayor Middlebrooks,...

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Area veteran peer group posts new meeting times

JACKSONVILLE – A peer group for area veterans and their families will offer new meeting dates, according to Military Veteran Peer Network coordinator Bradley Erickson.“We...

Weekend events offer loads of fun throughout Cherokee County

Area communities are gearing up for visitors this weekend, in town for May 1 and 2 events that range from concerts and church festivals, to cook-offs, art fundraisers and...

Must use Nosera photo credit for the #610 photo

Patriotic trains
Texas State Railroad's steam locomotive #30 has a new look to celebrate the 250th birthday of America. Paying homage to Texas Engine #610 – which was one of the original super-powered steam engines chosen to pull the American Freedom Train (AFT) in 1976, only in Texas – Engine #30 will be pulling the Pineywoods Excursions throughout the summer proudly displaying the red, white and blue. TSR #30 courtesy photo

Lest We Forget – Texas State Railroad Rolls Out a Reminder of...

If there is one word which epitomizes the United States of America, it is freedom. And if you disagree, know that the right to disagree and the...

Ronald Dale Motley

Ronald Dale Motley

Ron, known to many friends and colleagues as Ronnie or RD, passed away on 04/25/2026 at the age of 69, after battling cancer for 18 years. He was...

Charles Lewis Thomas

A private graveside service was held Saturday, April 25th, at the Alto City Cemetery for Charles Lewis Thomas, 86, of Alto. Mr. Thomas passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026,...

William (Bill) Haskell Cromer

William (Bill) Haskell Cromer

A funeral service for William (Bill) Haskell Cromer, age 84, of Rusk is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Autry Funeral Home in...

Photo courtesy of Wells ISD

Wells baseball advances to Round 1

The Wells Pirates advances to Round 1 in the 2026 baseball playoffs, going up against the Oakwood Panthers in a best-of-three-games series that...

Images courtesy of Alto ISD

Bi-district champs

Having secured the bi-district title on Saturday, the Alto Lady Jackets will advance to area competition in Round 2 of softball playoffs in East...

Lady Eagles softball season comes to end

The Rusk Lady Eagles have concluded their 2026 softball season this past weekend, posting back-to-back losses against the Silsbee Lady Tigers during a battle for the...

Letter to the Editor

Your decision to publish a letter from Von Spence is troubling. In my experience, Letters to the Editor are expected to be factual and measured. However, that letter...

Revised Katie Struhall

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