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...

Cherokee County is currently under a burn ban. County burn bans are authorized under Texas law when drought conditions or other circumstances create a public safety hazard...

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’...

On August 18, 2026, Cherokee County Sheriffs Office jail staff located MichaelKyzer, 65 of Deer Park unresponsive from a self-inflicted injury in a holding cell.Jail staff...

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...

RUSK – A proposal to rewire two generators serving facilities that comprise the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office – including the county jail – was approved by county...

If you're in the Cherokee County TX area, you are invited to hear an expert speaker.Extra special speaker Rita Beving from Public Citizen Texas will join us this month at...

JACKSONVILLE – Local residents are invited to offer input on a proposed 69-cent tax rate that will help support a proposed $16.9 million general fund budget, during a Sept....