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RUSK, Texas — a Cherokee County Jury sentenced Jimmy Allen to 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after finding him guilty of...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Early voting for the upcoming November 2026 general election will be held Oct. 19-30, with registered voters able to cast ballots...

  Folks along El Camino Real enjoyed a beautiful Columbus Day weekend.  I wonder if Christopher Columbus ever dreamed we’d be having a special day...

I reference the fact that this is a commentary because this article is based on my opinion of the failure of the municipal leadership of the City of Rusk and my personal...

CBS19Rusk Mayor Ben Middlebrooks submitted his resignation from the office on Friday. In a statement, the city of Rusk said Middlebrooks'...

Due to the heavy rain in our area on Thursday and Friday, Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis has lifted the burn.  Outdoor burning  is allowed again.

On August 12, 2026, Sheriff Brent Dickson was notified by jail administration that a correctional officer at the Cherokee County Jail had allegedly...

RUSK – Local city council meetings are taking on a new direction, as seen during a special meeting called Oct. 19, 2026, in which newly elected...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Maydelle Country Wines, founded in 2004 by Steven and Cheryl Harper of Maydelle, recently was chosen as a Guide to Texas voter...

Have you heard about the Alamo Letter Project? In April, the Cherokee County Alamo letter committee was established. The goal of the Alamo Letter...

The Alto Christian Brotherhood will celebrate 21 years of active community service on Saturday October 24th at 6pm. Come on over to New Hope...

RUSK – Local city council meetings are taking on a new direction, as seen during a special meeting called Oct. 19, 2026, in which newly elected...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Early voting for the upcoming November 2026 general election will be held Oct. 19-30, with registered voters able to cast ballots...

RUSK – County leaders approved several requests related to vehicle requests from the sheriff’s department and from Precinct 4 Commissioner Billy McCutcheon during an Oct....

The Alto Christian Brotherhood will celebrate 21 years of active community service on Saturday October 24th at 6pm. Come on over to New Hope...

A number of veterans and their families were on hand Saturday for the Texas Veterans Military Show in Bullard, where visitors could check out...

The Alto Yellowjackets found their offensive firepower Friday night, Oct. 9, overwhelming the Mt. Enterprise Wildcats 63-24 in their most...

The Jacksonville Indians enter their bye week with a 2-4 record, but despite three consecutive district losses, the 2026 season has already shown encouraging signs of...

The Rusk Eagles showed plenty of offensive firepower Friday night, Oct. 9, but defensive struggles proved costly in a 56-37 loss to the Madisonville Mustangs.Coming off an...

Southern Pines Locomotive Company will celebrate a milestone in its railroad preservation efforts with an open house Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 440 Barron...

I reference the fact that this is a commentary because this article is based on my opinion of the failure of the municipal leadership of the City of Rusk and my personal...

Oct. 23-21 is Red Ribbon Week, and it is important for parents and students to remember that it is about more than wearing red or dress-up days. Red Ribbon Week is a time...