The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the capital murder conviction of Beunka Adams June 27. An Anderson County jury sentenced Mr. Adams to death Aug. 30, 2004, for the capital murder of Kenneth Vandever, 37, of Rusk. The case had been transferred from Cherokee County to Anderson County on a chan... More...
A rea residents needing a pick-me-up are sure to get a lift when they hear about Minibus, Inc. The East Texas based, non-profit transportation service provides rides to elderly and handicapped individuals throughout East Texas. More...
The Rusk City Council appointed Rusk's three members of the Texas State Railroad Operating Agency as members of a new Texas State Railroad Operating Authority Wednesday evening. Charles Hassell, Bob Goldsberry and Marie Whitehead will join Dale Brown, Dan Davis and Wesley Holloway of Palestine on ... More...
Independence Day celebration termed success Rusk Fourth of July activities last weekend drew large crowds, said planners for the events. The Veterans Appreciation party Friday night was well attended, Roy Reynolds, coordinator said. More...
Happy Independence Day! This is the day that we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. I remember when I was a child, there were patriotic festivities everywhere. I remember a nation that was proud to be American. More...
Monika Marie Marroquin and Charles Allen Parrish will wed Aug. 11. She is the daughter of Genoveva Marroquin of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Marroquin of Austin. Mr. Parrish is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parrish of Rusk. More...
The Attitudes finished the season with an undefeated record of 11-0 becoming the East Texas Fastpitch 2008 12U champions. They will play in the TTAS Bi District playoffs in hopes of winning a birth to the TTAS State Championship. In front from left are Kaitlyn Dodd, Reagan Standley, Brittany George,... More...
It's "Kids Ride Free" time at the Texas State Railroad. This popular East Texas attraction is still making it easier than ever to take a memorable train ride. The 126-year old railroad is ready for another season and the surrounding area is full of bed and breakfasts, camping and motel opportunities... More...
Funeral for Daphne Ann Jones Thompson, 38, of Rusk was at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Eastside Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Copeland and the Rev. Mike Bradford officiating. Burial was in Henry Cemetery under the direction of Wallace- Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk. Mrs. Thompson died June 26. She wa... More...
While the economies around the state are expanding, a slump seems to be settling over Cherokee County. Sales tax figures recently released by the state comptroller's office indicate that growth in sales tax revenue remains healthy around the state. More...
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