CHEROKEE COUNTY – Recent requests for permits to drill high-capacity area groundwater wells in two East Texas counties have drawn the attention of...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area residents concerned over pending applications with the Neches and Trinity Valley Groundwater Conservation District that seek to drill a total of 42...

JACKSONVILLE – Mother Nature often leaves organizers pondering until the last minute whether the featured fruit of the Jacksonville Tomato Fest will be sourced locally.This...

Staff reportsMemorial Day is time to reflect and to honor the men and women of the U.S. military who gave their lives while serving their country, a national holiday...

On this Memorial Day, the Texas Veterans Commission pays solemn tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, selflessness...

Alto Lions Club started as a Lions Club International group of leaders in 1935 and has been serving its community ever since. A four-generation...

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...