According to the Northeast Texas Public Health District, a case of botulism, a disease that is not contagious, has been diagnosed in the Troup area. Due to HIPPA...

On March 31, 2026, a Smith County Deputy took a theft report from a victim in Lindale, Texas.  She reported that she had received a call from the Smith County Sheriff’s...

There is a passage which transects Texas east to west and has been traveled for hundreds of years, long before automobiles or wagons.  This route –...

On May 7, Cherokee County will join the National Day of Prayer on the Cherokee County Courthouse lawn. This is an annual observance held on the...

MAY 6Cherokee Animal Clinic will host an 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. drive through rabies clinic on Wednesday at 665 Johnson Dr; the clinic will not be open this day for appointments,...

Unofficial results of May 2 area municipal elections were provided by election officials, with results to be canvassed during upcoming city council meetings.Election esults...

Unofficial results of May 2 area municipal elections were provided by election officials, with results to be canvassed during upcoming city council meetings.Election esults...

Area communities are gearing up for visitors this weekend, in town for May 1 and 2 events that range from concerts and church festivals, to cook-offs, art fundraisers and...

Finance Administrator – City of RuskThe City of Rusk is seeking a qualified Finance Administrator to serve as its chief financial administrator. Reporting to the City...

 APRIL 30Rusk FFA will host its annual plant sale, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Rusk Ag shop, located behind the local junior high campus. The event traditionally...

Having secured the bi-district title on Saturday, the Alto Lady Jackets will advance to area competition in Round 2 of softball playoffs in East...

TROUP – “Boot the Booster,” a children’s car seat check offered through Texas A7M AgriLife Extension Service, begins 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Cameron-J. Jarvis Troup...