RUSK – To commemorate the 25th anniversary and the lives lost during the terrorist attacks in New York City, a special memorial ceremony is planned for 8:40 a.m. Friday,...

A 90-word post that recently appeared on North Cherokee Volunteer Fire Department’s social media page brings home the reality of how an East Texas heatwave is impacting the...

Aug. 28, 2026, games:• Alto Yellowjackets v. Groveton Indians, 7 p.m. Friday – AWAY• Jacksonville Indians v. Canton Eagles (Senior Night), 7:30 p.m. Friday – HOME• Rusk...

AUG. 28 Costumed park staff will offer a 10 a.m. Living History experience at the Rice Family Log Home at Mission Tejas State Park, located just outside Grapeland at 19343...

RUSK – A 49.5-cent tax rate proposed by local county leaders has failed, only receiving two of the four votes cast during an Aug. 25, 2026, Cherokee County Commissioners’...

RUSK – The American Legion Coleman-Isgate Post #293 is proud to announce the addition of a new monthly Veterans Luncheon that will be held at noon on the fourth Friday of...

JACKSONVILLE –  Back when Jeffie Brewer was born at Nan Travis Hospital (now UT Hospital Jacksonville), nobody would have imagined the contact he’d...

RUSK – Since his first day on the job July 27 as the newest Rusk police chief, life has moved at a pretty quick clip for Preston Green Jr. as he...

Heads up!  There is a time machine just off the southeast corner of the square.  If you spend any time (pun intended) there, you may find pictures...

AUG. 20The Jacksonville Hispanic Business Alliance will offer its Bilingual Workshop Series 2026, hosted at the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 307 E. Commerce St., on...

While local National Night Out celebrations vary from city to city, one thing remains constant: The support that communities poured into the event...

BULLARD – UT Health East Texas will celebrate the grand re-opening of its Bullard clinic with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at 435 N. Doctor M. Roper Pkwy.A...

There is something to the phrase Hometown Proud. A person should feel pleased with the town where they live.  Perhaps we can rediscover reasons to...

Alto Yellowjacket supporters got the chance to meet members of the fall varsity sports team during Monday night’s Meet the Jackets event held at...

AUG. 13 Splash a way to Alto Health for All's monthly webinar, which begins noon Thursday. August is National Wellness Month and Eye Exam Month, representatives from Gold...