CHEROKEE COUNTY – A two-hour stand-off Monday morning at an FM 2493 residence in Bullard ended after the suspect was discovered to have fatally shot himself, said Cherokee...

 My name is Coralia “Abby” Santos, and Jacksonville has been my home since 1989. I was born in El Salvador, and my journey to the United States...

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jonathan Richey as Judge of the 369th Judicial District Court in Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon Counties for a term...

I want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday. This season is a welcome chance to pause, gather with loved ones, and reflect on the many blessings we...

903 Street Cars & Classics will host the 2025 Children’s Christmas Tree Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Rogue Off-Road, 1032 N. Jackson...

The Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce convened and officially approved the slate of 2026 Officers.  The officers...

AUSTIN, Texas (November 20, 2025) – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Cancoil USA is building their new U.S. manufacturing operations center in Jacksonville, Texas....

The issue of whether the Rule of Capture may be used to export enormous amounts of water from East Texas has entered the judicial system. Dallas venture capitalist, Kyle...

NOV. 26A community Thanksgiving meal will be served free of charge at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hilltop Baptist Church, 325 Mill St. in Alto.Mercy McGowan Funeral Home, 415 N....

Community Thanksgiving meals will be served free of charge by churches and businesses in Cherokee County in upcoming days.Wednesday, Nov. 26, offerings include those by:•...

Community Thanksgiving meals will be served free of charge by churches and businesses in Cherokee County in upcoming days.Wednesday, Nov. 26, offerings include those by:•...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – A two-hour stand-off Monday morning at an FM 2493 residence in Bullard ended after the suspect was discovered to have fatally shot himself, said Cherokee...

903 Street Cars & Classics will host the 2025 Children’s Christmas Tree Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Rogue Off-Road, 1032 N. Jackson...

Geraldine (Gerry) Webb Struhall of Jacksonville, Texas exited Stage Left on December 3, 2025 at 90 years of age. She entered Stage Right on May 12,...

Reta Kennedy Dyess was born in Rusk, Texas on July 15th, 1941. She entered into heaven with her Lord and Savior onNovember 29th, 2025, at the age...

Marjorie Thomason, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Friday morning November 28, 2025. After graduating high school, she joined the U.S. Air Force and was...

Publisher's Note: Rusk's 2025 Hometown Christmas event has been canceled, according to sponsors.CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area residents slide into the month of December with a...

DEC. 3A family garden camp series also is being hosted at Caddo Mounds, where participants focus on key garden concepts and learn about the connection between plants,...

NOV. 26A community Thanksgiving meal will be served free of charge at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hilltop Baptist Church, 325 Mill St. in Alto.Mercy McGowan Funeral Home, 415 N....

JACKSONVILLE – Registration is underway for an inaugural Winter 2025 Wiffle Ball tournament for men, scheduled 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, Dec. 13-14, at La Super Liga...

The Troup Tiger Express steamed into Emory, running hot as a Texas sidewalk in July, to face the Hooks Hornets in a Class 3A-II, Region II Area...

In reference to the letter in last week's paper regarding the recent Veteran's day ceremony. We do appreciate your support but please understand that there are several...