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Texas Launches $13M spay/neuter, vaccination program to protect...

February 25, 2026

AUSTIN – Texas nonprofits, animal shelters and local governments can now apply for funding through the state’s newly launched $13 million Texas Spay and Neuter Pilot...

Volunteer help needed
Four 8- x12-foot buildings, along with 3 12x32 buildings, are being set up at County Roads Rescue’s new site outside Jacksonville city limits but are lacking electricity. The organization hopes to find an electrician to volunteer his or her help in getting these buildings wired and ready to go, allow them to be finished out and dogs moved out to the property. Interested individuals can text or message the 501(c)3 entity at 903-920-8958 to donate assistance. Photos courtesy of County Roads Rescue

Area rescue seeks funding to expedite opening day at new facility

February 25, 2026

Leave a lasting legacy here at our new facility! We’re still caring for 100-plus animals at any given time, split between a rented space that...

Jacksonville veterinarian launches initiative to establish free...

February 24, 2026

JACKSONVILLE – Sponsors of a free chip-reader fundraiser are hoping to collect enough money to not only establish a site for locals to use when...

Area shelter secures land, seeks help in creating new sanctuary

November 20, 2025

JACKSONVILLE – Nearly a decade after opening its doors to area strays and unwanted animals, County Roads Rescue is planning its next move: Creating...

November 20, 2025

Interested in helping meet County Roads Rescue’s ongoing needs? From fosters to supplies to funds, here’s how you can help:Pet treats/snacksToysPeanut...

County 4-H clubs launch ‘Adopt an Animal Shelter’ campaign

October 2, 2025

CHEROKEE COUNTY – The month of October will be devoted to supporting area programs focusing on animal rescue, as Cherokee County 4-H youth launch an “Adopt an Animal...

Local organizations tap into creative ways to help fund work with...

September 24, 2025

CHEROKEE COUNTY DOES NOT HAVE AN ANIMAL SHELTERCHEROKEE COUNTY – As needs increase for area organizations working with stray and abandoned animals in Cherokee County, so...

County’s animal shelters, rescues at capacity

Across Cherokee County and all of East Texas, animal shelters are reaching maximum capacity or are already full. In Jacksonville and Rusk, organizations are under pressure...

Fireworks and pets

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A cause for paws

Jacksonville High School students Lexis Baker (left) and Jaden Lavender (right) focused their National Honor Society community service project on...

‘Hip to Snip’ event set for Sunday in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE – Looking for something fun to do this weekend while supporting a cause that has immediate impact? Cease the search, and head over to...

Photo courtesy of Wells FFA

Making a PAWSitive Difference!

December 26, 2024

This week, Wells FFA students put their hands to work and their hearts to good use by creating 70 bags of homemade dog treats and 50 dog toys made...

Area organization offers alternative solutions to animal-dumping

December 11, 2024

Partners sought for ‘Puppy Homeschool’

December 3, 2024

CHEROKEE COUNTY – County Roads Rescue is looking for a few good partners to participate in its “Puppy Homeschool” project for the next several...

Weekend events around the county

November 15, 2024

Fun stuff is happening all around Cherokee County this weekend:FRIDAY/SATURDAY (11/15-16) Shop ’til you drop! A variety of items can be found from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today and...

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