Cherokee County cities post a mixed bag of returns during holiday season
      While cash registers jingled during the busy Christmas season, most cities in Texas saw an increase in sales tax revenue - a 6.4 average jump. However, retailers in Cherokee County reported a mixed bag for the holiday season.
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Rusk State Hospital governing body meets
      The Governing Body of Rusk State Hospital will meet at the hospital at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 22, in the Quality Management Department, Building 501, Austin Room. The committee meets each year to accept written and verbal reports presented by the hospital administration. The public is invited to m...
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Tornadoes touch down near Bulah, Hudson Chapel
Power lines ripped from homes, trees toppled March 1
BY LELAND ACKER
      Damaged trees on FM 23 near the Bulah community and FM 752 near Hudson Chapel were probably the result of tornadoes, said Cherokee County Extension Agent Jack White. The storms hit between 6:30 - 7 a.m. Thursday morning. "(The tornadoes) were not confirmed by the National Weather Service," Mr. Whi...
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County grand jury indicts former Rusk HS teacher
Sheriff's office performs forensic analysis of computer hard drives
      Former Rusk High School social studies teacher, Brian Edward Basse, 34, was indicted last week by a Cherokee County Grand Jury. District Attorney Elmer Beckworth's office said the matter was presented to the grand jury and there was an indictment. However, the office has not received formal notifi...
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Deadline is March 12 to file for local elections
      Candidates may file for places on the May 12 city and school election ballots until the close of business on March 12. Deadline to register to vote is April 12. Early voting is scheduled for April 30-May 8. Rusk In Rusk, Mayor Suzann McCarty and Councilmembers Kris Morgan, District 1, and Walter...
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Farewell reception honors Larry Long
      Larry Long was honored with a reception at the Cherokee County Teachers Federal Credit Union Friday. He has accepted a position at Austin Bank and is leaving the credit union after 13 years of service as its CEO.
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Rusk summer ball registration planned
      Rusk Baseball and Softball Association will conduct registration for summer ball from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 10 at the baseball field. Summer ball participants will be between the ages of 3-15. Questions may be directed to Jereme Hubbard at (903) 262-4928.
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