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September 17, 2025

Photos by John Hawkins

September 16, 2025

President Franklin Roosevelt said “December 7, a day that will live in infamy” in response to the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. That...

Teen Shot in Rusk

September 13, 2025

From CBS19CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 15-year-old boy was accidentally shot at a home Saturday afternoon. The...

Week 3 High School Football Scores

September 13, 2025

Troup 62Harleton Alto 49Hull Daisetta 0Henderson 50Jacksonville 2Rusk 20Diboll 27

Bullard Veteran’s Memorial
In Bullard Saturday, American veterans were saluted as they came together in a gathering of the different branches of service. During the opening ceremonies, a WWII B-25 Bomber flew overhead along with a formation of fighter planes. The Marine Corp League offered a 21-gun salute, and a piper placed Amazing Grace, followed by the somber Taps. There were military vehicles and helicopters for former service veterans to reminisce and children to admire. A classic car show and military swap meet added to the annual event to honor those who have or are serving their country.

Cherokeean Herald photos/John Hawkins

What is Patriotism? Thank You, Veterans

September 16, 2025

I attended the Texas Veterans’ Military Show in Bullard this past weekend and saw the outpouring of patriotism from the proud active duty and...

Photos by John Hawkins

September 16, 2025

President Franklin Roosevelt said “December 7, a day that will live in infamy” in response to the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. That...

High Points from El Camino Real

September 10, 2025

Fall was in the air along El Camino Real this past weekend and spirits were up and down our old trail. There is something about fall in East Texas that just makes us feel...

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Teen Shot in Rusk

September 13, 2025

From CBS19CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 15-year-old boy was accidentally shot at a home Saturday afternoon. The...

Week 3 High School Football Scores

September 13, 2025

Troup 62Harleton Alto 49Hull Daisetta 0Henderson 50Jacksonville 2Rusk 20Diboll 27

Alto 49. Hull--Daisetta. 0

September 12, 2025

Alto Yellowjackets showed Hull Daisetta just what the "MEAN STING" can do. Final Alto 49. Hull Daisetta 0Next week is Alto's Homecoming as the...

Signing day

Rusk City Manager Bob Goldsberry (left), Aaron McCreight (second left) and Matt Tessier (right) observe as fellow Southern Pines Locomotive Co. president Keith Bass looks over a contract he has signed with the city to transfer property in town to the organization.

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

Cannon Property annexation completed

September 17, 2025

RUSK – City leaders tied up loose ends on an annexation issue spanning nearly two decades, approving a resolution to annex the final 40 acres of a...

Coming Soon to a Rail Near You

September 16, 2025

The piercing whistle of a steam locomotive may soon be heard echoing, once again, within the city limits of Rusk. Buried beneath asphalt, grass and huge trees for decades,...

2025 RHS Homecoming
Bailey Rawlinson, one of four Rusk High School seniors named to the school’s 2025 Homecoming Court, is joined by her predecessor, 2024 Queen Claire Tipton (left) upon being crowned as this year’s Homecoming Queen during pregame ceremonies held Sept. 12 at Eagle Stadium in Rusk. Bailey was escorted onto the field by Levi Wilkerson (right). Cherokeean Herald photos

2025 RHS Homecoming

September 16, 2025

The 13th group of Rusk TJC Citizens Promise scholars was introduced Wednesday during a ceremony at Rusk High School. The 60 Rusk seniors are eligible for the Rusk Promise scholarship, which covers up to $4,000 per year for two years at TJC. Pictured with the students are (far left, from left): Megan Cumbee Burns, TJC Rusk Promise and scholarships senior manager; Bobby Garmon, assistant vice president Citizens 1st Bank; Dr. Mid Johnson, Rusk ISD superintendent; Leslie Hassell; Charles Hassell, Citizens 1st Bank director; Dr. Juan E. Mejia, TJC president and CEO; (center) Margaret Perkins, Citizens 1st Bank and the Perkins Family Foundation; (far right, from left) Kim Luna, executive vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; Theresa Gates, RHS counselor; Megan Elliott, vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; James Perkins, Citizens 1st Bank and the Perkins Family Foundation; Randy Olhsen, vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; Jim Wood, senior vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; and Crawford Reyes, RHS college and career counselor.

Photo credit: Francie Batten Hodges

Rusk TJC Citizens Promise program announces 13th group of scholars

September 17, 2025

When the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise scholarship program was launched in 2014, it was one of the earliest Promise programs in the nation and the...

Cherokeean Herald /Penny Hawkins

Welcome to Rusk

September 17, 2025

The First Baptist Church, Rusk, hosted a reception on Tuesday, Sept. 9 for the community to meet the new Rusk ISD Superintendent, Dr. Mid Johnson...

Coming Soon to a Rail Near You

September 16, 2025

The piercing whistle of a steam locomotive may soon be heard echoing, once again, within the city limits of Rusk. Buried beneath asphalt, grass and huge trees for decades,...

Cherokeean Herald /Penny Hawkins

Welcome to Rusk

September 17, 2025

The First Baptist Church, Rusk, hosted a reception on Tuesday, Sept. 9 for the community to meet the new Rusk ISD Superintendent, Dr. Mid Johnson...

The 13th group of Rusk TJC Citizens Promise scholars was introduced Wednesday during a ceremony at Rusk High School. The 60 Rusk seniors are eligible for the Rusk Promise scholarship, which covers up to $4,000 per year for two years at TJC. Pictured with the students are (far left, from left): Megan Cumbee Burns, TJC Rusk Promise and scholarships senior manager; Bobby Garmon, assistant vice president Citizens 1st Bank; Dr. Mid Johnson, Rusk ISD superintendent; Leslie Hassell; Charles Hassell, Citizens 1st Bank director; Dr. Juan E. Mejia, TJC president and CEO; (center) Margaret Perkins, Citizens 1st Bank and the Perkins Family Foundation; (far right, from left) Kim Luna, executive vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; Theresa Gates, RHS counselor; Megan Elliott, vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; James Perkins, Citizens 1st Bank and the Perkins Family Foundation; Randy Olhsen, vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; Jim Wood, senior vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; and Crawford Reyes, RHS college and career counselor.

Photo credit: Francie Batten Hodges

Rusk TJC Citizens Promise program announces 13th group of scholars

September 17, 2025

When the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise scholarship program was launched in 2014, it was one of the earliest Promise programs in the nation and the...

2025 RHS Homecoming
Bailey Rawlinson, one of four Rusk High School seniors named to the school’s 2025 Homecoming Court, is joined by her predecessor, 2024 Queen Claire Tipton (left) upon being crowned as this year’s Homecoming Queen during pregame ceremonies held Sept. 12 at Eagle Stadium in Rusk. Bailey was escorted onto the field by Levi Wilkerson (right). Cherokeean Herald photos

2025 RHS Homecoming

September 16, 2025

The 13th group of Rusk TJC Citizens Promise scholars was introduced Wednesday during a ceremony at Rusk High School. The 60 Rusk seniors are eligible for the Rusk Promise scholarship, which covers up to $4,000 per year for two years at TJC. Pictured with the students are (far left, from left): Megan Cumbee Burns, TJC Rusk Promise and scholarships senior manager; Bobby Garmon, assistant vice president Citizens 1st Bank; Dr. Mid Johnson, Rusk ISD superintendent; Leslie Hassell; Charles Hassell, Citizens 1st Bank director; Dr. Juan E. Mejia, TJC president and CEO; (center) Margaret Perkins, Citizens 1st Bank and the Perkins Family Foundation; (far right, from left) Kim Luna, executive vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; Theresa Gates, RHS counselor; Megan Elliott, vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; James Perkins, Citizens 1st Bank and the Perkins Family Foundation; Randy Olhsen, vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; Jim Wood, senior vice president, Citizens 1st Bank; and Crawford Reyes, RHS college and career counselor.

Photo credit: Francie Batten Hodges

Rusk TJC Citizens Promise program announces 13th group of scholars

September 17, 2025

When the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise scholarship program was launched in 2014, it was one of the earliest Promise programs in the nation and the...

Cherokeean Herald /Penny Hawkins

Welcome to Rusk

September 17, 2025

The First Baptist Church, Rusk, hosted a reception on Tuesday, Sept. 9 for the community to meet the new Rusk ISD Superintendent, Dr. Mid Johnson...

Signing day

Rusk City Manager Bob Goldsberry (left), Aaron McCreight (second left) and Matt Tessier (right) observe as fellow Southern Pines Locomotive Co. president Keith Bass looks over a contract he has signed with the city to transfer property in town to the organization.

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

Cannon Property annexation completed

September 17, 2025

RUSK – City leaders tied up loose ends on an annexation issue spanning nearly two decades, approving a resolution to annex the final 40 acres of a...

National Night Out-Rusk

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James (Jim) Earl Ross

James (Jim) Earl Ross

September 18, 2025

James (Jim) Earl Ross was born March 3, 1954, in Rusk, Texas to beloved parents Earl C. and Mona Ruth Ross. He died September 16, 2025, after a...

Dixie May Acker

Dixie May Acker

September 15, 2025

Dixie May Acker was born in Rusk on November 27, 1944 to Edwin and Margaret Dickey. She went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2025. Dixie grew...

Notice of Service: Shelly Clayton Hudnall Jr

September 15, 2025

A graveside service for Shelly Clayton Hudnall Jr. 97, of Jacksonville, is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Clyde Cemetery in Clyde, Texas....

Auction at the Alto Library

September 16, 2025

Silent Auction Items have been donated by local businesses and friends of the Stella Hill Memorial Library to raise funds for upkeep of the...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

September 16, 2025

SEPT. 18Come On Over Day! A special free event dedicated to fellowship, fun and empowering seniors with tools for everyday living from 1-4 pm at the First Christian Church,...

Photos courtesy of Dewayne McDonald

Troup Tamed the Wildcats of Harleton

September 17, 2025

The red-hot Troup Tigers invaded Harleton and began scoring early and often against the Wildcats. The Tigers leapt to a 14–0 lead in the first...

Cherokeean Herald/David Haines

Eagles Fall Short in Comeback Bid

September 17, 2025

Jim Swink Field was charged with Homecoming energy Friday night. The stands filled to capacity, and the fence line was crowded with fans ready to...

The Jacksonville Fightin’ Indians take the field

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Henderson Dominates Jacksonville

September 17, 2025

The Henderson Lions pounced on the Jacksonville Fightin' Indians Friday night and never let them up. The result was a dominant 50–2 victory. ...

Coming Soon to a Rail Near You

September 16, 2025

The piercing whistle of a steam locomotive may soon be heard echoing, once again, within the city limits of Rusk. Buried beneath asphalt, grass and huge trees for decades,...

RHSAA Meet & greet

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