RUSK, Texas — The City of Rusk has appointed an interim city manager following the resignation of former city manager Bob Goldsberry.Victoria Minton will assume the...

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — A 24-year-old black male from Tyler died Thursday night following a drowning incident in Cherokee County, according to Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace...

This Saturday marks the kickoff of Jacksonville’s renowned 42nd annual Tomato Fest, where citizens from all over come to celebrate the town’s...

I think folks are beginning to realize that summertime has arrived in Texas once again and we’ve got several months of it to go before we get any relief. Summertime is a...

Recently, Highway 69 Mission announced it will be closing Sept. 1, 2026, after helping meet the emergency needs of folks living in and passing through Cherokee County for...

William Shakespeare wrote his play “Much Ado About Nothing” around 1598, but that famous quote keeps coming to mind as it pertains to the missing funds from the Cherokee...

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — A 24-year-old black male from Tyler died Thursday night following a drowning incident in Cherokee County, according to Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace...

RUSK – Jesse Pawlowski, one of three Jacksonville men arrested in 2021 for the shooting deaths of four New Summerfield residents, was sentenced...

The Rusk Police Department is warning local businesses and residents to be aware of fictitious currency that has recently been discovered in...

AUSTIN — On June 3 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County. A sample collected...

THROUGH AUGUST 4Every Tuesday from 4-5:30 p.m., the East Texas Food Bank gives out free, healthy meals for kids 18 & under as a part of their Summer Food Program. The...

Churches around Cherokee County will offer ample opportunity for faith enrichment in upcoming weeks for local families, courtesy of Vacation Bible...

RUSK – Jesse Pawlowski, one of three Jacksonville men arrested in 2021 for the shooting deaths of four New Summerfield residents, was sentenced...

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution, stating that the U.S. flag would feature 13 stripes, alternating red...

THROUGH AUGUST 4Every Tuesday from 4-5:30 p.m., the East Texas Food Bank gives out free, healthy meals for kids 18 & under as a part of their Summer Food Program. The...

Churches around Cherokee County will offer ample opportunity for faith enrichment in upcoming weeks for local families, courtesy of Vacation Bible...

AUSTIN — On June 3 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County. A sample collected...

To the Editor: As a taxpayer and resident of Rusk, I have reached a point where I no longer have confidence in the ability of our mayor and city council to effectively...

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced today to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution, stating that the U.S. flag would feature 13 stripes, alternating red...

William Shakespeare wrote his play “Much Ado About Nothing” around 1598, but that famous quote keeps coming to mind as it pertains to the missing funds from the Cherokee...

RUSK, Texas — The City of Rusk has appointed an interim city manager following the resignation of former city manager Bob Goldsberry.Victoria Minton will assume the...

A visitation for Joyce Taylor Raffield, 84, will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. She was laid to...

Odis Marvin Echols peacefully passed away on May 29, 2026 in Rusk, Texas at 87 years old. Born in Rusk on June 24, 1938, Odis lived a life filled...

Zachary Lyn McCalister, 51, passed away on June 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness.Born on June 20, 1974, he was the third oldest of...

AUSTIN — On June 3 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County. A sample collected...

Last week, the Rusk City Council decided not to hire The Lion Group to help run city operations. I think that was the right decision. I can’t believe I just said, “the...