A handful of area schools and government offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, for the national Columbus Day holiday, which also is known in some areas as Indigenous...

The Texas Secretary of State has shared the following dates pertinent to the Nov. 4, 2025, General Election:• Monday, Oct. 20 – First day of early voting• Friday, Oct. 24 –...

This year voters across Texas will consider 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution on Election Day, Nov 4. If you aren’t sure about your voter information status...

The latest offering from the Cherokee Civic Theatre is the favorite about murder, mayhem and family, “Arsenic & Old Lace”. Opening night will...

OCT. 8Redemption Rock Church in Rusk will hold a drawing for a men’s item and a ladies’ item basket to help raise funds for its program to help provide Christmas items for...

RUSK – City leaders will consider the following agenda items during a 5:30 p.m. meeting, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at the Rusk Council Chambers, 116 E. 5th St., Suite B.Among...

A recent Cherokeean Herald headline described the newly adopted City of Rusk budget as a deficit budget. The deficit reflects only a small part of the overall $13.99...

RUSK – In a roll-call vote by a quorum of council members, Rusk city leaders adopted a $0.486404-cent property tax that will help fund a recently adopted $13.99-million...

Effective immediately, a burn ban has now been issued for Cherokee County due to increased fire danger and dry conditions.

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The clean-up days for Wells start this year on Saturday, October 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and end Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The location for drop off...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area communities are planning a big splash Oct. 7 as they celebrate National Night Out, a free annual event promoting unity and...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – The month of October will be devoted to supporting area programs focusing on animal rescue, as Cherokee County 4-H youth launch an “Adopt an Animal...