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    Several of Artist Jeffie Brewer’s works were featured during the JCAA Arte De Mayo event. 

Courtesy photo

    Jacksonville Community Arts to unveil new art i...

    JACKSONVILLE –  Back when Jeffie Brewer was born at Nan Travis Hospital (now UT Hospital...

    Jacksonville Community Arts to unveil new art i...
    JACKSONVILLE –  Back when Jeffie Brewer was born at Nan Travis Hospital (now UT Hospital...
    Rusk Police Chief Preston Green Jr. 

Cherokeean Herald photo

    Green discusses new role as Rusk police chief

    RUSK – Since his first day on the job July 27 as the newest Rusk police chief, life has moved at...

    Green discusses new role as Rusk police chief
    RUSK – Since his first day on the job July 27 as the newest Rusk police chief, life has moved at...
    The bedroom furniture from the home of Texas’ first native-born governor, Gov. Jim (James Stephen) Hogg, one of our most famous native sons born here in Rusk, occupies one corner of the Heritage Center along with the intricately detailed wooden table made at the Rusk State Penitentiary in 1890 for John S. Regan, who was the post master general during the Civil War and our U.S. Senator in the cabinet with Jefferson Davis (first president of the Confederate States of America).

Photos by Becky Whisenant

    Rusk: Hometown Proud – Part 2

    Heads up!  There is a time machine just off the southeast corner of the square.  If you spend any...

    Rusk: Hometown Proud – Part 2
    Heads up!  There is a time machine just off the southeast corner of the square.  If you spend any...
    Cherokeean Herald photos

    Rusk to advertise for building inspector, creat...

    RUSK – City leaders acted on separate items following closed session discussions held during an...

    Rusk to advertise for building inspector, creat...
    RUSK – City leaders acted on separate items following closed session discussions held during an...

    Highway fatality 2 miles North of Rusk

    CHEROKEE COUNTY – On August 17, 2026, at approximately 1:43 a.m., Texas Department of Public...

    Highway fatality 2 miles North of Rusk
    CHEROKEE COUNTY – On August 17, 2026, at approximately 1:43 a.m., Texas Department of Public...

    Preparation, planning underway for 2026 Nationa...

    While local National Night Out celebrations vary from city to city, one thing remains constant:...

    Preparation, planning underway for 2026 Nationa...
    While local National Night Out celebrations vary from city to city, one thing remains constant:...

    Texas Forestry Association to host Aug. 21 Bran...

    LUFKIN – The Texas Forest Landowners Association, a program of the Texas Forestry Association,...

    Texas Forestry Association to host Aug. 21 Bran...
    LUFKIN – The Texas Forest Landowners Association, a program of the Texas Forestry Association,...

    Texas Water Development Board Hosting Financial...

    The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is hosting an in-person workshop on Tuesday, August 18,...

    Texas Water Development Board Hosting Financial...
    The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is hosting an in-person workshop on Tuesday, August 18,...
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    Printed Paper Online
    August 26, 2026

    Front Page
    Clare
Scroggins Cherokee County Jailer Arrested
    August 20, 2026
    On August 12, 2026, Sheriff Brent Dickson was notified by jail administration that a correctional officer at the Cherokee County Jail had allegedly...
    Another Cherokee County Inmate Dies
    August 19, 2026
    On August 18, 2026, Cherokee County Sheriffs Office jail staff located MichaelKyzer, 65 of Deer Park unresponsive from a self-inflicted injury in a holding cell.Jail staff...
    Worker Electrocuted in Alto
    August 18, 2026
    A Mexican National, working with a welder on a ladder on County Road 2406 was electrocuted Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred around around 2:00 and he and was taken...
    Columns
    Why Not Rusk?
    August 25, 2026
    Recently we’ve reported and printed letters to the editor about the goings on with the Rusk municipal leadership. Problems with city manager, code enforcement officer, city...
    High Points from El Camino Real #1478 – August 26, 2026
    August 25, 2026
      Folks along El Camino Real are eagerly awaiting the coming of fall to East Texas.  I promised myself that I wouldn’t write about how hot it is in this week’s column, but...
    And Now for Something Completely Different
    August 18, 2026
    Texas is a big state with a big reputation: Big skies, big cattle, big personalities and, sometimes, big surprises. Tucked away in the legal books of the Lone Star State...
    Texas
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    Clare
Scroggins Cherokee County Jailer Arrested
    August 20, 2026
    On August 12, 2026, Sheriff Brent Dickson was notified by jail administration that a correctional officer at the Cherokee County Jail had allegedly...
    Another Cherokee County Inmate Dies
    August 19, 2026
    On August 18, 2026, Cherokee County Sheriffs Office jail staff located MichaelKyzer, 65 of Deer Park unresponsive from a self-inflicted injury in a holding cell.Jail staff...
    Worker Electrocuted in Alto
    August 18, 2026
    A Mexican National, working with a welder on a ladder on County Road 2406 was electrocuted Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred around around 2:00 and he and was taken...
    Agriculture
    Texas Forestry Association to host Aug. 21 Branching Out Seminar
    August 14, 2026
    LUFKIN – The Texas Forest Landowners Association, a program of the Texas Forestry Association, will host its annual Branching Out Seminar 10 a.m....
    Area Interest
    American Legion launches Fourth Friday Veterans Luncheon in Rusk
    August 18, 2026
    RUSK – The American Legion Coleman-Isgate Post #293 is proud to announce the addition of a new monthly Veterans Luncheon that will be held at noon on the fourth Friday of...
    Several of Artist Jeffie Brewer’s works were featured during the JCAA Arte De Mayo event. 

Courtesy photo Jacksonville Community Arts to unveil new art in Buckner Park
    August 18, 2026
    JACKSONVILLE –  Back when Jeffie Brewer was born at Nan Travis Hospital (now UT Hospital Jacksonville), nobody would have imagined the contact he’d...
    Rusk Police Chief Preston Green Jr. 

Cherokeean Herald photo Green discusses new role as Rusk police chief
    August 18, 2026
    RUSK – Since his first day on the job July 27 as the newest Rusk police chief, life has moved at a pretty quick clip for Preston Green Jr. as he...
    Community
    What’s Happening in Cherokee County
    August 25, 2026
    AUG. 28 Costumed park staff will offer a 10 a.m. Living History experience at the Rice Family Log Home at Mission Tejas State Park, located just outside Grapeland at 19343...
    County fails to approve FY 2026-27 proposed tax rate
    August 25, 2026
    RUSK – A 49.5-cent tax rate proposed by local county leaders has failed, only receiving two of the four votes cast during an Aug. 25, 2026, Cherokee County Commissioners’...
    American Legion launches Fourth Friday Veterans Luncheon in Rusk
    August 18, 2026
    RUSK – The American Legion Coleman-Isgate Post #293 is proud to announce the addition of a new monthly Veterans Luncheon that will be held at noon on the fourth Friday of...
    Education
    Troup ISD calls Aug. 31 Special meeting
    August 23, 2026
    The Emperor’s New Clothes?
    August 18, 2026
    The Tale of the Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Anderson is a tale I’m reminded of by what is going on at the City of Rusk, particularly the city council.The...
    Rube Session Library
    Cherokeean House as
    Health
    Registration Open for UT Health East Texas Breast Cancer Survivor...
    August 17, 2026
    TYLER – Registration is open for the UT Health East Texas Breast Cancer Survivor Summit, planned 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Green Acres Baptist Church...
    Open house planned for expanded Bullard clinic
    August 13, 2026
    BULLARD – UT Health East Texas will celebrate the grand re-opening of its Bullard clinic with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at 435 N. Doctor M. Roper Pkwy.A...
    News
    What’s Happening in Cherokee County
    August 25, 2026
    AUG. 28 Costumed park staff will offer a 10 a.m. Living History experience at the Rice Family Log Home at Mission Tejas State Park, located just outside Grapeland at 19343...
    Fireworks, Burn Bans and Fire Safety in Cherokee County
    August 25, 2026
    Cherokee County is currently under a burn ban. County burn bans are authorized under Texas law when drought conditions or other circumstances create a public safety hazard...
    County fails to approve FY 2026-27 proposed tax rate
    August 25, 2026
    RUSK – A 49.5-cent tax rate proposed by local county leaders has failed, only receiving two of the four votes cast during an Aug. 25, 2026, Cherokee County Commissioners’...
    Obituaries
    Ola Jean Sides Ola Jean Sides
    August 24, 2026
     Funeral services for Ola Jean Sides, 69, of Alto will be Friday, August 28, at 10 AM in the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Alto with...
    Timothy Matthew Gilmore Timothy Matthew Gilmore
    August 24, 2026
    It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Timothy Matthew Gilmore, known as Matt or Gilmore to those who knew him best. He was born...
    Ryan Carl Padgett Ryan Carl Padgett
    August 18, 2026
    Ryan Carl Padgett “Pops”, 52, of Rusk, Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on August 14, 2026. He was born on November 30,...
    Outdoors
    Courtesy photo: Native plants in the landscape can be both beautiful and ecological functional. Aug. 19 Earth-Kind Lecture to feature use of native plants
    August 14, 2026
    Native plants continue to gain attention across East Texas, and for good reason. They provide food and habitat for pollinators, birds, and other...
    Sports
    J.D. Thompson

Photo courtesy of milb.com Rusk’s J.D. Thompson earns first win as a professional
    August 13, 2026
    BELOIT, Wisconsin – J.D. Thompson of Rusk notched his first win as a professional baseball player Wednesday. Thompson (1-1), who plays for...
    Rotary Flags
    Revised Katie Struhall
    Viewpoints
    Why Not Rusk?
    August 25, 2026
    Recently we’ve reported and printed letters to the editor about the goings on with the Rusk municipal leadership. Problems with city manager, code enforcement officer, city...
    LETTER: Fighting to end Alzheimer’s with ASAP Act
    August 25, 2026
    A simple blood test can now detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear-a scientific milestone that could change lives. Fewer than 10% of people living with mild cognitive...
    The Emperor’s New Clothes?
    August 18, 2026
    The Tale of the Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Anderson is a tale I’m reminded of by what is going on at the City of Rusk, particularly the city council.The...

     

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