Rep. Chuck Hopson expresses frustration with TPWD officials in Austin
By a 135-3 vote, House Bill 3113, which will create the Texas State Railroad Operating Authority, was passed by the Texas House of Representatives. HB 3113 is the companion bill to Senate Bill 1659, authored by freshman Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville). The bill, which set the date for transfer of the railroad to the authority on Sept. 1, is pending Governor Rick Perry's approval. More...
Rusk has a new mayor. Angela Raiborn defeated incumbent Suzann McCarty Saturday by eight votes. Ms. Raiborn received 160 votes and Ms. McCarty, 152. "I would like to thank everyone who came out to vote. Every vote counted. The only real losers of this or any election are those who take their liberties for granted and don't bother to vote. More...
Molly Pearman, Julian Willis named top AHS athletes
Molly Pearman and Julian Willis receive top honors Monday at the annual Alto All Sports Banquet. The pair received the evening's top award, the Alto Herald All Around Athlete award. Coming next week: two full pages of photos from the banquet. More...
Rusk Eagle baseball/ softball camp slated The Rusk Eagle baseball/softball camp has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, June 4-8 at Rusk High School. Emphasis will be placed on hitting, throwing and running. Radar guns will be used to assess throwing speed and campers will be able to see themselves on video to make any corrections needed to become a better player. More...
The Rusk City Pool will open June 2. Hours are 12:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 12:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 12:30-6:30 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is $2 per person. More...
In just a few weeks, this year's crop of high school seniors will begin a new chapter in their lives. For many, college is right around the corner and in the fall they will continue their studies at the next level. But, college is not for everyone. How many college graduates work for entrepreneurs who did not even go to college, but now own their own companies? More...
Is it harder or easier to be a high school student than it was when we were in school? Be careful about how you answer. In covering school events for Alto High School, I am reminded of something said by Principal Donald Patton during a board meeting. More...
The seventh nationally ranked drag racer will graduate from Rusk High School May 25. Bryce Isaacs will walk across the stage, but not before he competes in the Lucas Oil Series competition at the Cherokee County Motorsports Park May 18-20 in Rusk. Bryce is ranked seventh in Division 4, a division which features thousands of racers from all over the United States. More...
Memorial service for Marilyn Goff, 56, of Jacksonville was at 4 p.m. May 6 in Jacksonville. Arrangements were under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Goff died May 4. She was born March 12, 1951 in Massillon, Ohio. She was a nurses aid. More...
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