Area communities are gearing up for visitors this weekend, in town for May 1 and 2 events that range from concerts and church festivals, to cook-offs, art fundraisers and...

Finance Administrator – City of RuskThe City of Rusk is seeking a qualified Finance Administrator to serve as its chief financial administrator. Reporting to the City...

 APRIL 30Rusk FFA will host its annual plant sale, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Rusk Ag shop, located behind the local junior high campus. The event traditionally...

Having secured the bi-district title on Saturday, the Alto Lady Jackets will advance to area competition in Round 2 of softball playoffs in East...

TROUP – “Boot the Booster,” a children’s car seat check offered through Texas A7M AgriLife Extension Service, begins 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Cameron-J. Jarvis Troup...

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself to the voters of District 5. Thank you, Cherokeean Herald for, allowing this introduction.My name...

GRAPELAND – An annual folk festival held at Mission Tejas State Park on the El Camino Real outside Grapeland has expanded to a three-day event to...

 APRIL 22The Trinity will provide breakfast-to-go for local first responders, medical professionals and teachers, 7-8 a.m. Wednesday at 131 Zimmerman in Jacksonville, in...

Early voting will be held weekdays April 20-24 and April 27-28 for upcoming ISD and municipal elections set for May 2. This year, four area entities will host...

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association (ElCaT) will host its annual membership meeting in Alto on May 1-2! This year’s meeting will be the first...

 APRIL 16The Arbors will host comuity bingo, from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday at the 1884 Loop 343 senior residential center in Rusk. Prizes will be awarded. Jacksonville Public...

The City of Rusk will host a citywide clean up from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, an event restricted to only residents who reside within the city limits or any...

APRIL 9 Spring forward in Alto Health for All Webinar, on National Chinese Almond Cookie Day, starting at 12 noon. Special speakers from TxDot & Austin Bank will...