The Alto ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously on January 21, 2025 to name veteran educator Derrick Conley as the lone finalist for Alto ISD...

RUSK – School trustees voted Jan. 13, 2025, to renew the contract of Rusk ISD Superintendent Grey Burton for 3 years, extending his employment through the 2027-28 school...

JACKSONVILLE – Organizers are seeking volunteers to help serve at the Feb. 7, 2025, “Night to Shine,” a prom-style event sponsored by the Tim Tebow...

AUSTIN – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick released committee assignments January 17, 2025 for the 89th Legislature. Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was once again...

Jacksonville firefighter Westley Eastman was the most recent member of the Jacksonville Fire Department to receive his Black Helmet, signifying...

RUSK – A Feb. 6 donkey basketball tournament and silent auction benefitting the Rusk FFA program is seeking donations for the auction.The silent auction begins Thursday,...

The 2025 Texas Master Gardener Training launches Jan. 28 for folks interested not only in exploring horticulture but finding ways to share that love.“This is a great way...

RUSK – Two groups of Cherokee County employees were recognized during a Jan. 14, 2025, Cherokee County Commissioners’ Court meeting for their dedication to their jobs and...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – New Summerfield and Jacksonville school officials have confirmed that classes will be held Jan. 21, after monitoring winter weather conditions.National...

JAN. 24-25“Bloom Fight Time 2025,” hosted by Covenant Church of East Texas, is a free two-day conference for women at 475 CR 168 in Rusk. Register online at...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – As a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect in parts of East Texas – especially in southern Cherokee County and below – area school...

The following is a reprint of an article submitted by local attorney Larry Sinclair and was/is a wonderful tribute to longtime friend that recently...

Concerns about winter weather event forecasted for East Texas has resulted in a decision decision to not hold school on Tuesday, Jan. 21, said Wells ISD Superintendent...

Jacksonville ISD' January board meetings been moved from its regular day on the third Tuesday of the month, to Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m., due...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area programs are registering youngsters for baseball and softball programs through mid-February.The Alto Youth Baseball/Softball program registration...