The Cherokee Civic Theater’s latest production is a delightful interpretation of the classic C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”.Four siblings Peter, Susan,...

In recent months – as evidenced by mentions in this paper and plastered all over social media accounts run by schools, groups and proud parents –...

February 24 marked the 190th anniversary of Colonel William B. Travis’ famous “Victory or Death” letter from the Alamo.  Though Travis and his fellow Texans made the...

In cities across the nation, municipal courts often go unnoticed—yet they play a vital role in shaping the daily lives of residents. Our own municipal court is no...

One hundred and seventy-seven years. Wow! Think of all that has happened since this newspaper was founded by Andrew J. Jackson as the Cherokee Sentinel, making the...

In 1950, Frank Main and his wife, Marie, sold the Rusk Cherokeean to Emmett Whitehead and his wife, Marie, of Livingston. The purchase of the...

I hope you and your family had a happy New Year and stayed safe and warm during the recent winter weather. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving and...

Across the United States and much of the Western world, statues and monuments have become unlikely flashpoints in a larger cultural struggle, but...

This time of year, reminds us of the importance of faith, family, and community. And with a new year just ahead, I am grateful for the trust you place in me and the...

Family members pass away, leaving behind belongings to sort through. As generations fade details of family history are often forgotten as items...

All right, guys. We need to have a conversation. It’s something that is hard to find the right words for because we NEVER want to seem ungrateful. However, it has become...

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...

The continued growth of Texas is a testament to what those of us who were born and raised here already know – Texas is the greatest place in the world. It seems the rest of...

"Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink." is a famous line from the poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It describes a situation...

Recently, I was invited to sit on an interview panel for a handful of prospective police candidates, and it was an eye-opening experience. Instead of speaking with a single...