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January 25, 2012 / Front Page

County b-ball squads start playoff surges

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Texas could have 2 primary elections

Parties must agree by Feb. 6 deadline

BY DAVE MUTO

Texans again face the possibility of having to vote two separate times this spring in the state’s primary elections. More...

40 attend pipeline meeting in Reklaw

BY BECKY WHISENANT

Approximately 40 persons crowded the Reklaw City Hall Jan. More...

Obama refuses to approve Presidential Permit for proposed Keystone Pipeline extension

BY BECKY WHISENANT

With a stroke of his pen, executive powers were exercised Jan. 18 as President Barrack Obama rejected TransCanada’s proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline application. More...

DECISION 2012

Important dates to remember forthe April 3 primary elections:• Last day to register to vote:March 5• Last day to apply for ballot bymail: March 27• Early voting: March 19-30 atthe following locations:ALTO: A. More...

CALL organizational meeting set Feb. 6

Rusk citizens who oppose the sale of all alcoholic beverages in Rusk are invited to a meeting of Citizens Against Legalized Liquor (CALL) at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Rusk First Baptist Church More...

Nursing aide classes slated in Alto

Angelina College announced a new start date of Saturday, Jan. 28, for Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) classes in Alto. Classes will be held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Angelina College postponed the medication aide classes until Feb. 6. More...

Community

MEALS ON WHEELS Jan. 23-31

Wednesday: Rosemary chicken,whole new potatoes, squash medley,whole wheat roll, banana, milkThursday: Hamburger on bun, hashbrown patty, seasoned green beans,lettuce, tomato, onion, condiments,brownie, milkFriday: Potato crusted fish, broccoli More...

RSH resale shop is open 1st, 2nd Fridays

The Resale Shop operated by the Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital Inc. is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 545 Castner St. in Rusk on the first and second Friday of each month. More...

1st Friday dance set Feb. 3

The Ross Activity Center’s First Friday Dance will be held Friday, Feb. 3 at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St., in Rusk. Admission is $5 a person. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dancing starts at 7 p.m. More...

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Viewpoints

TCEQ helping to cut through red tape on regulations

BY SEN. ROBERT NICHOLS STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST. 3

As a former mayor and business owner, I understand the challenge local governments and businesses face when trying to comply with state standards and regulations. More...

Right to bear arms a fundamental one

JUSTIN HESTERLEY
Jacksonville

In case you missed the letter Jan. 4 (A “Lesson” and a Few Concerns), the writer referenced a window sticker depicting a revamped flag from the Battle of Gonzales during the Texas Revolution. More...

Safety measures needed at Loop 343

BETH TUCKER
Rusk

What can be done to avoid any more accidents in the intersection of Loop 343 and FM 752 in Rusk? Every day, I take my child to school and pick her up. This intersection is very dangerous and causes huge delays in traffic. More...

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Sports

Cherokee County teams look for footing in district races

BY QUINTEN BOYD

Cherokee County’s basketball teams looked to build toward long playoff runs as district play revved up across the area. More...

Quick hits: 6 county football players named academic all-state

BY QUINTEN BOYD

And now, Quick Hits, featuring athletes from and with ties to Cherokee County: 6 football players named academic all-state Six Cherokee County football players were named to the Texas High School Coaches’ Association (THSCA) academic all-state More...

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Obituaries

GEORGE JONS

Memorial service for George Jons, 69, of Lake Striker, was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tyler with Pastor Art Hill officiating. Private burial was in Still Waters Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville. Mr. Jons died Jan. More...

EDGAR (ED) W. ALLEN, JR.

Graveside service for Edgar Allen, Jr., 79, of Tyler, formerly of Jacksonville, was at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Vernon Lee officiating. Mr. Allen died, Jan. 20 in Tyler. He was born Aug. 16, 1932, in Jacksonville. More...

CAPT. GEORGE LEV BRUMLEY

Funeral for Capt. George Lev Brumley, 69, of Friendswood was at 10 a.m. Friday at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Friendswood. Burial was in Old Palestine Cemetery at Alto. Capt. Brumley died Jan. 16. He was born on Sept. 4, 1942, in Houston. More...

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Colleges

TJC Apache Belles host Belle Babes workshop Feb. 4

The Tyler Junior College Apache Belles will conduct their spring semester Belle Babes Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 4, on the TJC main campus. More...

Faculty recitals slated at SFA

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS – As part of the Cole Performing Arts Series, the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present two faculty recitals this week, both at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Concert Hall. More...

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Area Interest

Smith County Man Sentenced for Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

TYLER, Texas – A 29-year-old Tyler man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today. More...

Smith County Sports Enthusiast Sentenced for Wire Fraud

TYLER, Texas – A 43-year-old Bullard, Texas man has been sentenced for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. More...

Nacogdoches News

This weekend at the Farmer’s Market…..

Miss Banita, Taqueria Sanjuan, will be at the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning to setup and serving tacos and breakfast burritos More...

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Outdoors

Master fly-fisher to teach class at TFFC February 11

ATHENS—Expert fly-fisher Bob Cappallo of Corsicana will teach fly-fishing for beginners at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens February 11, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. More...

Defendant Pleads Guilty in 9-Year-Old Boating Fatality

BURNET – Travis Aaron Marburger has pleaded guilty in 33rd Judicial District Court to a third-degree felony charge of failure to stop and render aid involving a fatal accident, ending a nine-year-old case that began with a 2002 boat crash More...

Applications are being accepted statewide for Teachers' Conservation Institute

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Statewide

Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured

Norris Wayne Smith, 39, one of the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives, was arrested Wednesday in Sherman, Texas. More...

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Bowie Co. man fatally shot in incident

A Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden stationed in Bowie County was involved in an officer-involved shooting Thursday afternoon in which the suspect was fatally shot. More...

JISD board members honored by district

BY QUINTEN BOYD

The members of the Jacksonville ISD School Board were honored for the work they have done for the district during their monthly regular meeting Monday evening. In honor of School Board Recognition Month, each trustee and superintendent Dr. More...

Hot check collections hit $39,100

BY GLORIA JENNINGS

Cherokee County Attorney Craig Caldwell presented his annual report to the commissioners court Monday morning. Mr. Caldwell said his office collected a total of $39,100.46 for hot checks from January-December 2011. More...

Rusk Citizen of Year will be revealed Saturday

BY GLORIA JENNINGS

Walter and Maxine Session, last year’s recipients of the Rusk Citizens of the Year, will present the award to this year’s recipient Saturday night at the 71st annual chamber banquet at the Rusk Civic Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. More...

Local political debate planned Feb. 7 at Jacksonville College

A political debate for Republican candidates will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Jacksonville College chapel. Invited are candidates for state senate, state representative and county offices. More...

News

District Gov.-elect Walker visits Rotarians

Jacksonville club joins Rusk group

BY ROY REYNOLDS

Rotary District 5910 Governor elect Brenda Walker joined the Rusk and Jacksonville Rotary clubs in celebrating Houston White’s 99th birthday. Mr. More...

Crime victims asked to contact Crime Stoppers

Persons who have been a victim of a crime in Cherokee County or who know someone who has are asked to contact www.cherokeecrime@yahoo.com. Reporters will remain anonymous. More...

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce to hold 87th annual banquet Jan. 30

For the 87th consecutive year, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Chamber Banquet Monday, Jan. 30 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Legacy, 782 CR 1511. Dick Stone will serve as the master of ceremonies for the event. More...

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Columns

Cartoon

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SCENE| in Passing

MARIE WHITEHEAD mwhitehead@mediactr.com

An author on TV was promoting his newly published book about how to be happy. I listened for a bit and welcomed his points on “how to” be happy. To me, it was strange that he put so much emphasis on the role our memories play. More...

TAXING| thoughts

IRS releases adjustments to 2012 tax numbers

The tax law requires that certain tax numbers be adjusted for inflation each year. Here are some of the 2012 tax numbers you’ll need to use as you get started with this year’s tax planning. More...

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Schools

State Bar of Texas Develops Civics Education Program for Texas Teachers and Students

AUSTIN – The State Bar of Texas has designed an interactive web-based project to assist Texas teachers and middle and high school students in preparing for the new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards in the areas of government More...

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Agriculture

TDA Market Recap Jan. 23, 2012

AUSTIN – (Jan. 23, 2012) For the week ending Jan. 21, feeder cattle prices at the Texas locations covered by USDA Market News were mostly steady to $4 higher per hundredweight. More...

COMMISSIONER STAPLES MEETS WITH CITRUS GROWERS TO COORDINATE STRATEGIES FOR CONTAINING, COMBATING DESTRUCTIVE PLANT DISEASE

Texas citrus remains safe for consumption in wake of state’s first detection of citrus greening

McALLEN — In an effort to protect the state’s citrus industry from the spread of citrus greening, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today met with citrus grow More...

Texas crop, weather for Jan. 24, 2012

Conditions mixed as farmers mull spring planting

Robert Burns

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Food

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Bok Choy Salad

Wendi Green

If you need a quick and healthy recipe to incorporate into this week's menu, go to our web site at More...

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