A Gallatin man who is accustomed to making things disappear in magic acts found himself with a winning lotto ticket that will make money magically appear in his bank account for the next 20 years. Curtis Hanson became Texas' newest multi-millionaire when he purchased a lottery ticket in Jacksonvil... More...
The City of Rusk has filed suit in 2nd Judicial District Court against W.R. Bowden and his son, former Rusk City Manager Kevin Bowden concerning the location of recreational vehicles on North Main Street in Rusk. An order was signed Jan. 11 by Judge Dwight Phifer setting a hearing for 9 a.m. Wedne... More...
Claiming the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has not adequately studied the environmental impact of designating the Neches River plain as a wildlife refuge, the City of Dallas filed a lawsuit Thursday to overturn the plan to create the Neches River Wildlife Refuge. This lawsuit is separate from one ... More...
A California couple donated one acre of land to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in August, thus finalizing the establishment of the Neches River Wildlife Refuge, said Elizabeth Slown of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "We actually had a big announcement planned for Jan. 19, but the lawsuit ... More...
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. opened his "I Have a Dream" speech with those prophetic words. Monday, we observed a holiday honoring his legacy, but what is that l... More...
Mayor Suzann McCarty swears in Rusk Volunteer Fire Department officers from left, Wayne Morgan, chief; Thomas Parsons, chaplain; Jack White, first assistant chief; Roy Wilkinson, fire marshal; Terry Phillips, assistant fire marshal; Neill Holcomb, treasurer; Donald Lankford, second assistant chief; ... More...
The Rusk Eagles got off to a quick start over the Carthage Bulldogs after Brent Jones hit two three-pointers, giving the Eagles an 8-0 lead to begin the game. The Bulldogs did not bow out gracefully, however, as they sank two consecutive threepointers to take the lead in the 2nd quarter. Rusk strug... More...
Sons of Confederate Veterans Cross of Saint Andrew Camp # 2009 recently dedicated three new military grave markers at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Veterans honored were Major John W. Francis and his son, Private James Francis, who both served in the 19th Tennessee Infantry. All three are ancestors of camp h... More...
Funeral for Frances (Fran) Elizabeth Robertson, 62, of Jacksonville was at 10 a.m. Thursday at Autry Funeral Home chapel with Don Harvey officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park. Mrs. Robertson died Jan. 8. She was born Oct. 16, 1944, in Jacksonville. She was a seamstress and a member of... More...
Like so many, I find dissatisfaction with the rates ofTXU/SESCO. I called a computer generated phone number which was given to help customers select an electricity provider. I was told however, that in our areano one could choose any other company but TXU. That did not sound valid to me, so I call... More...
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