RUSK – Dedication of a steel sculpture honoring Governor Jim Hogg is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at Rusk’s Heritage Center of Cherokee County,...

Workers take down signs at the Jacksonville Wendy’s restaurant, which recently closed its doors after the Dublin, Ohio-based company announced in...

RUSK – A long-awaited sculpture of Governor James Stephen Hogg now graces the side lawn of the Heritage Center of Cherokee County located at 208 S....

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

AUSTIN – ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch through Jan. 10 due to forecasted cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower...

For decades, the loyal volunteers at Love’s Lookout have greeted thousands of visitors to our area. Over the years, they have collected photos from...

AUSTIN – Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, Texas vehicle owners will no longer need to obtain a safety inspection prior to vehicle registration. House Bill 3297, passed during the...

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site was the scene of Caddo Culture Day on Saturday, Nov. 2.  Volunteers hosted the event which included Caddo...

RUSK – A local Eagle Scout is breathing new life into retired US flags by repurposing their stars to distribute to veterans in appreciation for...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Though long residents of the region, citizens of the Tsalagiyi Nvdagi Indian Tribe are redoubling their efforts to become more...

AUSTIN – On Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s centennial...

In conjunction with partners across the trail, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association (ElCaT) will be hosting its...

Date: Oct 09, 2024On October 7, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system, CITY OF WELLS ID# 0370004, to issue a Boil...

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and...

A new program recognizing and designating veteran-friendly communities throughout the state has been launched by ETCOG, as a means of honoring...