The Splash Pad is temporarily  closed for repairs.  Check the City of Jacksonville website for updates.

Members of the Cherokee County Historical Commission recently helped dedicate a historical marker in Linwood outlining the story of the community’s...

Douglas Gene “Doug” Glesmann was born on Feb. 13, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska. Doug was 17 years old when he enlisted in the United States Marine...

ALTO – High school football officially returned to Cherokee County Monday. All local and area teams opened their respective fall training camps as...

The calendar has flipped over to August, which means it’s time to start thinking about purchasing season tickets for one’s favorite prep football team.Season ticket holders...

RUSK – A local venue for summer fun – and exercise – will close early this year due to the loss of thousands of gallons of water per day, plus...

(Washington, D.C., July 27, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding agricultural producers impacted by increased input costs and natural disasters...

With a new school year fast approaching, area school districts are preparing with events like Meet the Teacher, student orientations and other events in upcoming...

Cherokee County hay producers are invited to take advantage of a free and convenient opportunity to have their hay tested by submitting their hay samples in the 2026 Annual...

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the use of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) to monitor environmental conditions and guide activity...

They say the difference between a man and a boy is the price of their toys and there might be some truth in that comment. When my brother Larry and...

Area school districts are preparing to greet students as they return to their respective campuses in August, with most districts posting start dates during the second week...

The Neches-Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District hosted a July 16, 2026, public hearing in Jacksonville to encourage comments on...

ALTO – Looking to learn more about planning a garden or for additional information that’ll help with better productivity of an existing plot?A free community gardening...