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COLUMN: Wave Your Old Glory

Very few events can sum up living in small town America like a Main Street 4th of July parade. Such patriotism is neither Democratic nor Republican...

COLUMN: Count Your Blessings

We have all heard the old saying “count your blessings” although I think many today failed in arithmetic and perhaps can’t count that high.It’s easy to watch MSNBC, Fox...

County’s animal shelters, rescues at capacity

Across Cherokee County and all of East Texas, animal shelters are reaching maximum capacity or are already full. In Jacksonville and Rusk, organizations are under pressure...

As we approach the Fourth of July, we celebrate the anniversary of our nation's independence and honor those who have fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Whether...

White Gloves – A Fashion Statement or a Museum Tool?

When you enter the museum during our Quilt Exhibit, there’s a sign asking you to please use the supplied white gloves if you plan on touching the quilts. These white...

COLUMN: Count Your Blessings

We have all heard the old saying “count your blessings” although I think many today failed in arithmetic and perhaps can’t count that high.It’s easy to watch MSNBC, Fox...

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Republican State Rep. Trent Ashby Announces Candidacy for Texas Senate

Following the announcement that State Senator Robert Nichols will not seek re-election, State Representative Trent Ashby (R–Lufkin) announced today...

Senator Robert Nichols

Senator Robert Nichols Will Not Seek Re-Election

AUSTIN – Today, I am announcing that I will not be running again for the Texas Senate. I do intend to continue serving the people and communities...

Cherokee County man sentenced to life in federal prison for sex...

TYLER, Texas – A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for sex trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S....

Back to the Basics: Homesteading Series offered

RUSK – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Cherokee County will offer a month long “Back to the Basics: Homesteading Series” at the Rusk Civic Center every...

Screwworm dangers plague Texas ranchers

CHEROKEE COUNTY – In an effort to better educate area producers about the resurgence of an insect long believed to have been eradicated, Texas A&M AgriLife has released...

Groundwater hearing draws hundreds; board votes for 90-day extension

JACKSONVILLE – A June 19 preliminary hearing on exploratory permit applications to drill wells into an aquifer that has long provided East Texans a ready source of water...

The operator of one of two oversized cranes checks to ensure the equipment is safely set up and ready for use to pull an oversize load from a ditch along First Street in Wells. Robert Kalka/Courtesy photo

Wells: Oversize loads create issues all around

WELLS – Oversize loads. Narrow roads. Sharp curves.All ingredients for ongoing issues in Wells as 18-wheelers adhere to a state-generated map that...

Free box fans provided for local citizens

RUSK – A summer project to keep residents cool will provide free box fans to local citizens.According to a Facebook announcement on the Thomas Jefferson Rusk Rotary Club...

Fourth of July fun, closures

CHEROKEE COUNTY – The nation’s 249th birthday is around the corner, with Cherokee County going all-out to celebrate the event on Friday, July 4.A 4th of July Hometown...

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Cedar Hill repairs

David Thompson and his crew are shown restoring the fence around a plot at Cedar Hill Cemetery on June 25. The fence had fallen over in places...

County’s animal shelters, rescues at capacity

Across Cherokee County and all of East Texas, animal shelters are reaching maximum capacity or are already full. In Jacksonville and Rusk, organizations are under pressure...

JFD long-timer retires

The month of June ended with the retirement of Captain Ted Hunt of the Jacksonville Fire Department and an active member of the Earle’s Chapel VFD....

Dr. Glenn Hambrick

Hembrick hired as RISD interim superintendent

RUSK – Dr. Glenn Hambrick of Carthage has been named interim superintendent for Rusk ISD, effective June 30, 2025.The unanimous hire came during a...

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Back to the Basics: Homesteading Series offered

RUSK – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Cherokee County will offer a month long “Back to the Basics: Homesteading Series” at the Rusk Civic Center every...

Back to the Basics: Homesteading Series offered

RUSK – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Cherokee County will offer a month long “Back to the Basics: Homesteading Series” at the Rusk Civic Center every...

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Cedar Hill repairs

David Thompson and his crew are shown restoring the fence around a plot at Cedar Hill Cemetery on June 25. The fence had fallen over in places...

JFD long-timer retires

The month of June ended with the retirement of Captain Ted Hunt of the Jacksonville Fire Department and an active member of the Earle’s Chapel VFD....

County’s animal shelters, rescues at capacity

Across Cherokee County and all of East Texas, animal shelters are reaching maximum capacity or are already full. In Jacksonville and Rusk, organizations are under pressure...

Larrey Paul “Bubba” Dean

Funeral services for Larrey Paul “Bubba” Dean, 78, of Alto will be Monday, July 7, at 10 AM at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Chapel in Alto with Rev. Scotty Peacock...

Lenka Johnson (Sarah Englert)

Lenka Johnson (Sarah Englert)

November 30, 1958 – June 30, 2025Lenka Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Troup,...

Faye Landrum Looney

Faye Landrum Looney

Funeral services for Faye Landrum Looney, 101, of Alto will be Wednesday, July 2 at the Alto Missionary Baptist Church in Alto at 10 AM with Rev....

Back to the Basics: Homesteading Series offered

RUSK – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Cherokee County will offer a month long “Back to the Basics: Homesteading Series” at the Rusk Civic Center every...

East Texas Horticulture Field Day

If you enjoy seeing how new flowers and vegetables perform in real-life East Texas conditions, mark your calendar for the 2025 East Texas Horticulture Field Day...

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County’s animal shelters, rescues at capacity

Across Cherokee County and all of East Texas, animal shelters are reaching maximum capacity or are already full. In Jacksonville and Rusk, organizations are under pressure...

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What’s Happening in Cherokee County

JULY 4In Rusk, the Thomas Jefferson Rusk Rotary Club will host a “4th of July Hometown Celebration” on the downtown square at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Featured are a parade,...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

JUNE 25 Bullard Community Library will host a crochet class for those ages 10 and older, beginning 11 a.m. Wednesday at the 211 W. Main St. facility. While the class is...

Comedy at the Cherokee

Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard someone in Rusk say “there’s nothing to do in this little one stoplight town”? Well, on the evening of...

The operator of one of two oversized cranes checks to ensure the equipment is safely set up and ready for use to pull an oversize load from a ditch along First Street in Wells. Robert Kalka/Courtesy photo

Wells: Oversize loads create issues all around

WELLS – Oversize loads. Narrow roads. Sharp curves.All ingredients for ongoing issues in Wells as 18-wheelers adhere to a state-generated map that...

THE EDITOR: Of heroes, villains and damsels in distress …

Like many, I grew up hearing tales of courageous heroes battling dastardly villains, with damsels in distress usually making an appearance. Each was a clear-cut character,...

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Have you ever been to the Vanishing Texana Museum?

Now at the museum until July 17 is a quilt show featuring 20 quilts curated by Dr. Deborah Burkett, author of “Quilts and Their Stories.” ...

Penny Hawkins/Cherokeean Herald photos

Have you ever been to the Vanishing Texana Museum?

Now at the museum until July 17 is a quilt show featuring 20 quilts curated by Dr. Deborah Burkett, author of “Quilts and Their Stories.” ...

LETTER: ‘A complaint without details’

I am concerned about the ongoing investigation into Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney. After reviewing the complaint from Cherokee County Sheriff Brent Dickson, it is clear...

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