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January 7, 2026

Court orders Cherokee County GOP to put rejected candidate on ballot

January 7, 2026

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – A court of appeals has ordered the Cherokee County Republican Party to put a woman on the ballot after her application was rejected over a...

A large 15-acre fire was contained on Monday by the Rusk Fire Department, assisted by the Reklaw and Gallatin Volunteer departments and the Texas Forest Service. The fire on FM 768 between Rusk and Gallatin was fed by the high wins and dry grasses and at one time threatened several homes but the swift actions of the fire crews contained the damage. East Texas has had several weeks of dry weather with above average temperatures and the local fire crews have been out fighting every day. Cherokee Herald photo/Penny Hawkins

Dry conditions create perfect scenario for winter wildfires

December 30, 2025

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area fire departments that have spent this holiday season responding to numerous outdoor fires are asking that residents hold off...

Alto Area Republican Club hosts Jan. 13 candidate forum

January 7, 2026

ALTO – The Alto Area Republican Club will host a 6:30 p.m. candidate forum on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Stella Hill Memorial Libriary, 200 San Antonio Rd. in Alto.Featured...

UIL realignment returns Jacksonville Class 4A, Division I status

December 31, 2025

CHEROKEE COUNTY – The release of UIL realignment cut-off numbers earlier this month brought change for Jacksonville ISD, which drops to Class 4A – Division 1 from Class 5A...

Frank and Lurlene are shown with Shamrock Shelley in front of the museum during Fair on the Square in 2023. Photo courtesy of Betty Marcontell

Local author Lurlene Bowden passes

December 31, 2025

We were saddened recently to learn of the passing of Lurlene Bowden on Thanksgiving Day. Lurlene was the author of more than 100 cookbooks,...

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Court orders Cherokee County GOP to put rejected candidate on ballot

January 7, 2026

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – A court of appeals has ordered the Cherokee County Republican Party to put a woman on the ballot after her application was rejected over a...

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First baby of 2026

January 6, 2026

UT Health Jacksonville welcomed the first baby of the new year with the Jan. 2, 2026, birth of Axel Tadeo Castillo Garcia, the son of Maria Claudia...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

January 6, 2026

JAN. 8Accoustic Music Jam at the American Legion Post in Rusk. Doors open at 5:30 and every one is invited to come and share good music. JAN. 9The Comedy at the Cherokee...

Alto ISD trustees to mull hire of new AD

January 7, 2026

ALTO – Members of the local school board will meet in a 7 a.m. special meeting Monday, Jan. 12, in the district board room to consider the hire of a new athletic...

Alto ISD trustees to mull hire of new AD

January 7, 2026

ALTO – Members of the local school board will meet in a 7 a.m. special meeting Monday, Jan. 12, in the district board room to consider the hire of a new athletic...

Court orders Cherokee County GOP to put rejected candidate on ballot

January 7, 2026

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – A court of appeals has ordered the Cherokee County Republican Party to put a woman on the ballot after her application was rejected over a...

Alto Area Republican Club hosts Jan. 13 candidate forum

January 7, 2026

ALTO – The Alto Area Republican Club will host a 6:30 p.m. candidate forum on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Stella Hill Memorial Libriary, 200 San Antonio Rd. in Alto.Featured...

Sandra (Sandy) Lea Allen

Sandra (Sandy) Lea Allen

January 7, 2026

Sandra (Sandy) Lea Allen passed from this life at the age of 75 years on January 6, 2026. She was at home, at peace, and surrounded by love.Born in...

Geneva Merle Acker Trotter

Geneva Merle Acker Trotter

January 2, 2026

Geneva Merle Acker Trotter was born in Jacksonville, TX on December 25, 1945. She entered into heaven with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2025...

Tonya Michelle Lawson

Tonya Michelle Lawson

January 2, 2026

Tonya Michelle Lawson, 55, of Rusk, Texas passed away on December 31, 2025 in Tyler, Texas. She was born on February 8, 1970, to Harold Langston...

Alto ISD trustees to mull hire of new AD

January 7, 2026

ALTO – Members of the local school board will meet in a 7 a.m. special meeting Monday, Jan. 12, in the district board room to consider the hire of a new athletic...

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TJC head football coach Jacobson departs

December 31, 2025

TYLER – Tanner Jacobson, who has led Tyler Junior College’s football team as its head coach, departs after nearly four years in the...

UIL realignment returns Jacksonville Class 4A, Division I status

December 31, 2025

CHEROKEE COUNTY – The release of UIL realignment cut-off numbers earlier this month brought change for Jacksonville ISD, which drops to Class 4A – Division 1 from Class 5A...

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OPINION: I’m Mad as Hell …

December 31, 2025

The most famous line from the movie Network (1976) is from anchorman Howard Beale’s (Peter Finch) iconic rant: “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this...

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