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Rusk correctional officers may earn $1.85 million annually from overtime in Palestine

A new overtime policy in Palestine will give the local economy a boost of up to $1.85 million annually. Correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) at Skyview and Hodge Units in Rusk are being allowed to work overtime at three of five units in Palestine. More...

Former Alto coach jailed

Lucky Gamble arrested twice over the weekend for assault, DWI

Former Alto athletic director Lucky Gamble remained in the Falls County Jail Tuesday following two weekend arrests. The Waco Herald Tribune reported yesterday that Coach Gamble was charged Friday with aggravated assault causing bodily injury in a family violence incident. More...

Helping hands

Rusk youth group finds it's better to give than receive

BY LELAND ACKER STAFF WRITER

For some, helping others is what they do. For others, it is who they are. For the youth group at First Baptist Church in Rusk, it is who they are. More...

•	Clint Goff is new airport coordinator

•	Taking a bite out of sugar

County

•	Pioneer festival set Oct. 13

Rusk's annual Pioneer and Heritage Festival is planned for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Jim Hogg City Park. The event is sponsored by the Rusk Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $1 or a can of food to go to the Rusk Good Samaritan. The day is a time to remember the country where pioneers came to live. Local residents are invited to "spend the day in the country. More...

•	Joneses meet for reunion

•	Kelly Traylor announces for commissioner, Pct. 1

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Community

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MARRIAGES

Marriage licenses issued in the office of Laverne Lusk, county clerk, through Sept. 20 were: Rory McAnally of Jacksonville and Amy Smith of Palestine; Jerry Turner Jr. More...

•	Musical cast announced

•	50th anniversary celebration

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Viewpoints

•	The good, bad and ugly - part 2

Earlier this year, I wrote a guest column describing the problems surrounding private equity toll projects as they relate to Texas transportation policy. More...

•	HHSC policy change will help rebuild state's capacity

•	Let's bring back a dress code

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Columns

•	FROM THE TOP

The longer I pastor a church, the more I notice that most people view church like their American Express card, "Membership has its privileges." People I have never seen visit one Sunday. I make the mistake of saying, "I'm so glad you visited with us today," only to be met with "I am a member here. More...

•	SCENE IN PASSING

•	HIGH POINTS FROM EL CAMINO REAL

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Sports

•	Tribe finds offense in 41-24 win over Palestine

Jacksonville finds success right where they left it

JACKSONVILLE - When you're looking for something, it's always in the last place you look. Not surprisingly, the Jacksonville Indians, who came into last Friday's win against Palestine looking high and low for their offense, finally found it right where they left it last season - between the tackles. More...

•	Yellowjackets fly into hornets' nest

•	Pack of Picks

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Obituaries

•	BETTY WIGGINS

Graveside services for Betty Fern Wiggins, 74, of Jacksonville, formerly of Dallas, was at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at McDonald Cemetery with Wayne White officiating. Mrs. Wiggins was born on Sept. 4, 1933, in New Summerfield. She died Sept. 18. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Preceding her in death were her husband, Thomas A. More...

•	JOHN CLINTON HENRY

•	JUSTINE GLENDA SHEFFIELD POOLE

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Schools

•	RHS Cheerleaders

Rusk High School varsity cheerleaders include in front from left, Calah Clark and Kayla Thompson; second row, Hallie Moake, Maci Choate, Katie Dotson, Kara Milligan and Courtney Foreman; In back are Jordyn McMurray, Megan Richey, Rachel Mahaffey, Kenzie McMurray, More...

•	Rusk JV Cheerleaders

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RUSK ISD

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