Publisher’s note: Cheryl Ivie Harper is a member of the 4-person staff at the Cherokeean Herald. We asked her to write about what she went through after going home from our...

RUSK – Looking to buddy up with someone to help you be more mindful of holiday eating habits in a fun way? The local county AgriLife Extension Office has you covered!A...

For seven years a person, who wishes to remain anonymous, has put out boxes in the dollar stores in Rusk to gather donations to make sure folks in the local care facilities...

RUSK – A free summer water aerobics program has gained a large following from participants who say it’s made a real difference in their quality of...

This year has been an exceptionally rough year for our program, being notified once a month of a Veteran losing his life to suicide. This is just...

A recent blood drive hosted at Wells High School by students from the Health Science program broke last year’s number of donors, with 25 staff...

The Loan Closet of Cherokee and Houston Counties held an equipment drive Sunday to collect donations of medical equipment no longer needed by the...

Texas House Bill 114, which took effect Sept. 1, 2023, introduces stricter measures against the possession, use, or delivery of marijuana and e-cigarettes on or near public...

JACKSONVILLE – Locally known for working with the homeless, a Highway 69 Mission official said a recent rainy day conversation has spurred the...

RUSK – Sign-up for a Senior Box Program has extended to July 17, with residents invited to register from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry, 190 W. 2nd...

The Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council (ADAC), in partnership with The Coalition, Inc., are hosting free online tobacco cessation classes for adults who want to quit...

As East Texas moves into the summer season, folks are advised to take precautions to protect themselves from the excessive heat, especially as it...

NEW SUMMERFIELD – Thirteen local students made school history as part of New Summerfield’s May 15, 2024, health science pinning ceremony,...