On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence located in the 200 block of...

Publisher's note: On Jan. 29, 2026, the local police shared the following notice on social media. City leaders will gather for a 3:30 p.m. meeting Thursday, Jan. 29, to...

RUSK, Texas — A Cherokee County constable has been found not guilty of hitting another man with a vehicle in 2021.Cherokee County Pct. 4 Constable James "Jamie" Quinten...

On January 22, 2026, Randarriuz Dewberry, 20, of Jacksonville, was located during a traffic stop conducted by the Texas Highway Patrol on FM 346...

Jace Tobias of the Alto Area Republican Club announced late Sunday that a Jan. 26 candidate forum in Rusk hosted by the Alto Area Republican Club and Cherokee County...

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...

Former Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney has filed an internal grievance with the city manager, mayor, and city council, requesting speedy and retroactive reinstatement after...

RUSK – Scott Heagney, who up until Friday afternoon had served as the Rusk Police Chief, responded in a Jan. 16, 2025, release issued by his legal...

The City of Rusk announces that Scott Heagney is no longer employed by the City of Rusk.  The City does not comment on personnel matters. However, City officials emphasize...

ALTO – Alto Independent School District is proud to announce the hiring of Scott Ponder as the district’s new Athletic Director and head football...

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – A court of appeals has ordered the Cherokee County Republican Party to put a woman on the ballot after her application was rejected over a...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area fire departments that have spent this holiday season responding to numerous outdoor fires are asking that residents hold off...

William Shakespeare coined the phrase “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” which has become a euphemism of when you “feel” something is wrong, but you have no...

City of Rusk – Official Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Rusk is aware of concerns relating to an internal personnel matter within the Police Department. Because...