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Fatal Bicycle vs. 18-Wheeler Crash Under Investigation

RUSK – The Rusk Police Department along with the assistance of DPS, is investigating a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler and a bicyclist that occurred in the 1200 block...

Rusk Names Interim City Manager

RUSK, Texas — The City of Rusk has appointed an interim city manager following the resignation of former city manager Bob Goldsberry.Victoria Minton will assume the...

Cherokee County Drowning

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — A 24-year-old black male from Tyler died Thursday night following a drowning incident in Cherokee County, according to Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace...

High Points from El Camino Real

I think folks are beginning to realize that summertime has arrived in Texas once again and we’ve got several months of it to go before we get any relief. Summertime is a...

‘Preach the Gospel at all times … use words if you must’

Recently, Highway 69 Mission announced it will be closing Sept. 1, 2026, after helping meet the emergency needs of folks living in and passing through Cherokee County for...

‘Much Ado About Nothing’

William Shakespeare wrote his play “Much Ado About Nothing” around 1598, but that famous quote keeps coming to mind as it pertains to the missing funds from the Cherokee...

Parade Flyer

Tricycle Race

Cherokee County Drowning

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — A 24-year-old black male from Tyler died Thursday night following a drowning incident in Cherokee County, according to Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace...

Jesse Pawlowski

J’ville man receives life sentence in 2021 New Summerfield...

RUSK – Jesse Pawlowski, one of three Jacksonville men arrested in 2021 for the shooting deaths of four New Summerfield residents, was sentenced...

Rusk Police Warn of Funny Money

The Rusk Police Department is warning local businesses and residents to be aware of fictitious currency that has recently been discovered in...

PRESERVATION TEXAS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC RURAL LOG...

TYLER, TEXAS — Preservation Texas is now accepting applications for its new Historic Rural Log Building Grant Program, funded by a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic...

Tomato Fest 2026

The 42nd Annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest, held last weekend, was probably the largest one yet with more than 500 vendors and thousands of people...

2026 Juneteenth Events in Cherokee County

Juneteenth events are planned this week in Rusk and Jacksonville to commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union...

Tomato Fest 2026

The 42nd Annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest, held last weekend, was probably the largest one yet with more than 500 vendors and thousands of people...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

THROUGH JUNE 17Shady Grove Church of God in Christ concludes its annual revival Wednesday with a 7 p.m. service led by Administrator Assistance Supt. Walter Scott Pastor of...

2026 Juneteenth Events in Cherokee County

Juneteenth events are planned this week in Rusk and Jacksonville to commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union...

Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

Rusk deserves better

To the Editor: As a taxpayer and resident of Rusk, I have reached a point where I no longer have confidence in the ability of our mayor and city council to effectively...

Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced today to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

TJ Rusk Rotary Parade

Tomato Fest 2026

The 42nd Annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest, held last weekend, was probably the largest one yet with more than 500 vendors and thousands of people...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

THROUGH JUNE 17Shady Grove Church of God in Christ concludes its annual revival Wednesday with a 7 p.m. service led by Administrator Assistance Supt. Walter Scott Pastor of...

2026 Juneteenth Events in Cherokee County

Juneteenth events are planned this week in Rusk and Jacksonville to commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union...

Joyce Taylor Raffield

Joyce Taylor Raffield

A visitation for Joyce Taylor Raffield, 84, will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. She was laid to...

Odis Marvin Echols

Odis Marvin Echols

Odis Marvin Echols peacefully passed away on May 29, 2026 in Rusk, Texas at 87 years old. Born in Rusk on June 24, 1938, Odis lived a life filled...

Zachary Lyn McCalister

Zachary Lyn McCalister

Zachary Lyn McCalister, 51, passed away on June 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness.Born on June 20, 1974, he was the third oldest of...

Tomato Fest 2026

The 42nd Annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest, held last weekend, was probably the largest one yet with more than 500 vendors and thousands of people...

Letter to the Editor: Stopping rumors with transparency

Last week, the Rusk City Council decided not to hire The Lion Group to help run city operations. I think that was the right decision. I can’t believe I just said, “the...

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