Emphasizing history and heritage, Al Harper addressed more than 100 persons Saturday morning at the depot in Rusk for the American Heritage Texas State Railroad. As the facility's new contractor, Mr. Harper introduced himself to the area business community. More...
Texas State Railroad personnel assist with laying a railroad track on the grounds of the Whitehead Heritage Park, U.S. Highway 69. A train caboose will be permanently displayed on the track. More...
Months of negotiation and years of preparation were finalized at 6:06 p.m. Friday in Palestine as board members of the Texas State Railroad Authority (TSRA) and American Heritage Railways of Texas (AHR) signed the contract making AHR the private operator of the Texas State Railroad. More...
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded $6.9 million in housing funds to 25 rural cities and counties in Northeast Texas through its HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. Cherokee County communities receiving this HOME program funding are the Cities of Alt... More...
When I entered seminary, my goal was to become a missionary. I wanted to be a modern-day Apostle Paul, going to different places, cities, preaching the Gospel and starting churches. I dreamed of being a missionary to places like Belize At one time, I even considered being a missionary to Mexico. More...
Amanda Danielle Adams and Jason Travis Hunt were united in marriage in an outdoor ceremony at 8 p.m., on Saturday, June 30, in the Elmwood Gardens at Palestine. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Pastor Joe Ballard. Following the ceremony, the brides' parents hosted a reception in the b... More...
The mean sting is back. A swarming defense, combined with a sporadically efficient offence, yielded the first mark in the "W" column for the Alto Yellowjackets, who won 29-0 Friday night at home. "I was pleased with the kids' effort," said Alto head football Coach Keith Gardner. "We came out an... More...
Lackluster sales in Jacksonville continue to dominate the business climate in Cherokee County. Retail sales fell almost 18 percent in June, compared to the same period a year. In the year-to-September 5 column for the first six months of 2007, Jacksonville's sales are down almost seven percent. More...
Funeral for Joel Glen Zeilman Sr., 48, of Maydelle, was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Boren-Conner Funeral Home with the Rev. Buck Newsom officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Zeilman died Aug. 23. He was born Aug. 27, 1958, in Streator, Ill., and had lived in the Maydelle a... More...
As you all well know, our baby girl Hannah has received her heart. She was on the transplant list for 47 hours when we got the call. What an amazing miracle from God. We know nothing about the donor or the family, but we do know that they gave the most precious gift they could. More...
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