Green named as RPD Chief finalist

by Jo Anne Embleton Contributor
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Preston Green Jr. – the City of Rusk’s lone finalist for police chief – visits briefly with District 1 Councilman Jim Beindorf (left) and District 3 Councilman Yash Asarsa following a July 9, 2026, city council meeting. Green currently is undergoing background investigation and other pre-employment requirements, and will be sworn into office July 23, pending successful completion of those activities. 

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton