A month-long filing period for candidacy in the May 2026 school board and municipal elections across Texas concluded Feb. 13, with a number of incumbents filing for area...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – The Lenten season – a 40-day period leading up to Holy Week – begins Feb. 18, and area churches are sharing ways to for the faithful to observe the...

JACKSONVILLE – The city’s Parks & Recreational Department will host a Feb. 24 open house at Jacksonville City Hall, offering residents a view of its proposed master...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Officials from a local animal rescue were on hand at the new County Roads Rescue site in Cherokee County for a Jan. 30, 2026,...

Area school districts have cancelled classes for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, citing safety of staff and students as the region is dealing with icy weather conditions. Officials...

CLARIFICATION:An Ice Storm or Winter Storm Warning will go in effect for the entire Four State region as early as 6 PM this evening, with locations...

High utility bills can be a struggle for households.  The GETCAP Energy Assistance Mobile Delivery Unit will be in Cherokee County on Thursday, January 29 at the HOPE...

Come join the newly formed East Texas Rabbit Club! Our inaugural meeting is from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in the CCECA community room, 29880 US Highway 69 in Rusk....

On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotic search warrant at a residence located in the 12000 block of...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – A missing person case focusing on Rusk resident James David Blount continues as investigators delve through information that could point to his...

JAN 15This month’s movie offering at Jacksonville Public Library will be “Mufasa: The Lion King,” 5:15 p.m. Thursday at 526 E. Commerce St. The free event includes a frito...

JACKSONVILLE – Want to learn more about topics on money, health, DIY and other practical things? A group of presenters will host monthly “Adulting 2.0” sessions at 10 a.m....

Alto ISD is proud to announce the hiring of two new leaders for the Mean Sting Marching Machine. Mr. Xavier Broughton will serve as Band Director...

ALTO – The Alto Area Republican Club will host a 6:30 p.m. candidate forum on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Stella Hill Memorial Libriary, 200 San Antonio Rd. in Alto.Featured...