Kids ride free
     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...
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Taking information
     Margaret Ann Smith, a constituent liaison for U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (RDallas) visits with Jacksonville resident Richard Nielsen. Mr. Nielsen, a member of an amateur radio operator group, asked for congressional assistance for his associates. Ms. Smith was at the Rusk City Hall Thursday to gather ...
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Texas A&I Honor rolls
      Two Cherokee County students attending Texas A&I University have been named to the school's honor rolls for the spring semester. Michael A. Terry of Jacksonville, was named to the president's list with a perfect 4.0 grade point average and Ashley G. Green of Troup was named to the dean's list for ...
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Wells Methodists slate Vacation Bible School
      "Lift off! Come fly away with us" is the theme for vacation Bible school at Falvey United Methodist Church at Wells. VBS is planned for 6-8:30 p.m. July 8-12 for children from the age of four to those children in the sixth grade. Call Falvey UMC at (936) 867-4525 for more information.
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$1,000 reward is offered
      A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of a person or persons responsible for the theft of a white cargo trailer loaded with contractor equipment. The 14-foot trailer filled with contractor equipment was taken June 25 from property owned by Keith Isaacs, located o...
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