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Jacksonville Investigating Cybersecurity Incident

(JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS) On or about July 3, 2026, the City of Jacksonville detected suspicious network activity that we have since determined is related to a cybersecurity...

In Congress, July 4, 1776

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America The following is an excerpt: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to...

I’m Proud to be an American

As America celebrates our country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I started asking just what is patriotism?Independence Day is more...

Several events conspired to make this 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence extra special this year. Of course, the buildup to July 4th was in...

High Points from El Camino Real #1471 – July 8, 2026

Folks along El Camino Real celebrated the 250th Fourth of July pretty much like they always have. Lots of folks headed for the beach, some for the lake, and others just...

New County Roads Rescue facility brings opportunities

The future is looking bright for County Roads Rescue following the opening of its new location, which is conveniently accessible to the original...

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Jacksonville Investigating Cybersecurity Incident

(JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS) On or about July 3, 2026, the City of Jacksonville detected suspicious network activity that we have since determined is related to a cybersecurity...

East Texas teen dies after trying to rescue child at Lake Jacksonville

A 15-year-old boy from Rusk died Saturday afternoon after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child at Lake Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Police Department.Police...

Emiliano Lorenzo Alonzo Ebanez

SUSPECT ARRESTED!

UPDATE! EBANEZ HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND NOW IN THE CHEROKEE COUNTY JAIL. On June 24, 2026, at approximately 5:41 p.m., Emiliano Lorenzo Alonzo Ebanez...

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A fabulous Fourth

Residents celebrated an extra-special Independence Day on Saturday, as the country celebrated the 250th anniversary of founding, and in Rusk,...

2026 Flotilla winners

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2026 Lake Jacksonville Flotilla

A re-enactment of George Washington’s historic crossing of the Delaware – done East Texas style on a pontoon boat, across Lake Jacksonville, as...

Tyler Big Band to perform at CCT

The incredible Tyler Big Band is scheduled to perform in concert 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Cherokee Civic Theatre in Rusk. This will be the...

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A fabulous Fourth

Residents celebrated an extra-special Independence Day on Saturday, as the country celebrated the 250th anniversary of founding, and in Rusk,...

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

2026 Fireman’s Challenge

Area firefighters enjoyed a friendly competition Saturday during the 2026 Gauge Lankford Fireman’s Challenge held in conjunction with the Thomas J....

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Terry

Newly appointed Precinct 3 Constable Brent Smith (left) takes the oath of office during a July 1, 2026, ceremony overseen by Judge Philip Grimes,...

NSHS grad killed in one-vehicle July 4 crash

CHEROKEE COUNTY – A 2026 New Summerfield High School graduate died late Saturday in a one-vehicle crash outside Troup.Guadalupe “Lupita” Moreira, 18, of Troup, was...

Rescue Readers 2026 Literacy Camp offered in July

JACKSONVILLE – A nine-day camp held this month at 2nd Chance Ranch and Rescue will offer elementary-age youth an opportunity to develop healthy responses to life situations...

Comunicado de prensa muestra: Disposición de Elegibilidad...

El Wells Independent School District anunció el día de hoy que continuará su política de operar la Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP) bajo el Programa Nacional...

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

Rusk trike races

Kids in grades K-5 revved up their tricycles to compete for top places in this year’s Tricycle/Big Wheel Races held as part of the Thomas J. Rusk...

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A fabulous Fourth

Residents celebrated an extra-special Independence Day on Saturday, as the country celebrated the 250th anniversary of founding, and in Rusk,...

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

2026 Fireman’s Challenge

Area firefighters enjoyed a friendly competition Saturday during the 2026 Gauge Lankford Fireman’s Challenge held in conjunction with the Thomas J....

Rotary Clay Shoot

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Curtis Dale McIntosh

Curtis Dale McIntosh

A private family memorial is pending for Curtis Dale McIntosh, 72, of Alto. Mr. McIntosh passed away Friday, July 3, 2026 in Rusk. He was born...

William Elliott Bradley Jr.

William Elliott Bradley Jr.

William Elliott Bradley Jr. died June 27,2026 in Tyler, Texas. He was born in Orange, TX on August 9, 1944. Bill graduated from Alto High School in...

Rusk Football Preview: Young flock of Eagles to challenge for...

With 22 young men, including 19 starters, expected to return from last season, things appear to be looking up for the Rusk Football Eagles this year. According to Dave...

Alto Football Preview: Highly accomplished veteran head coach to...

ALTO - Big news flowed out of the Alto Independent School district earlier this year when Scott Ponder was named as the new athletic director and head football coach at...

I’m Proud to be an American

As America celebrates our country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I started asking just what is patriotism?Independence Day is more...

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