In an effort to keep visitors visiting the state railroad, and to keep staff busy, the Texas State Railroad gift shop is marking down prices 30 percent, said Janet Roach, manager of the gift shop. "We still have staff here," Mrs. Roach said. "We want to give them something to do. We miss our cust... More...
When American Heritage Railways takes over the Texas State Railroad on Sept. 1, an adult round-trip ticket in a climate-controlled coach will increase by 54 percent. An adult roundtrip ticket in an airconditioned car will cost $40.50 after Sept. 1, compared to $27, which the Texas Parks & Wildlif... More...
A life dedicated to serving others ended Sunday, July 28. Rusk native Collin Carroll, the 21-year-old son of Sandy and Jeff Carroll of Rusk, drowned in Monrovia, Liberia. Carroll, who would have celebrated his 22nd birthday Wednesday, was a volunteer with Mercy Ships of Garden Valley. More...
Lackluster sales in Jacksonville continue to cast a financial cloud over the economy in Cherokee County. For the third consecutive month, sales in Jacksonville have decreased over the same period a year ago. More...
The more I think about it, the more I have to believe that I must be related to John Leland in some form or fashion. Surely my grandparents' genealogical research has not steered our family tree through Leland's family, but there are so many similarities. More...
The Atoy United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor Clint Johnson. Rev. Johnson and his family reside in Alto. From left are: Rev. Johnson, daughter Kaylee, wife Stacy and son Troy. More...
The Rusk Lady Eagles 8U finished the regular season 11-1, qualifying for the district TTAS tournament. They finished second in district before competing in the state tournament July 16-20 in Clifton. More...
Graveside service for C.F. (Wimpy) Mullinix, 72, of Fort Worth was at 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Benson Kennedy officiating. Mr. Mullinix died July 23. He was born July 18, 1935, in Maydelle. He was an aircraft machinist with LTV of Grand Prairie and a Baptist. He serv... More...
Things are looking up for the soon-to-be terminated employees at the Texas State Railroad. Reversing a previous decision, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department decided last week to award severance compensation packages to employees when TPWD hands over the railroad to a private operator. More...
Workers excavate the old pavement from the main high school parking lot at Alto ISD. The high school parking lot is being repaved by Advanced Paving of Flint at a cost of $37,365. More...
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