NEWS
      K. Clark named to dean's list at Arkansas University Kimberly C. Clark, a second year law student from Rusk, has been named to the spring 2007 dean's list at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Ms. Clark was among the more than 150 students named to dean's list.
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Laura Harris, Joe Brooks wed Oct. 20
      Laura Harris and Joe Bob Brooks Jr. were married Oct. 20 in an outdoor double ring ceremony. Mr. Brooks is the son of Joe and Dollie Brooks of Lake Striker, formerly of Rusk.
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TEXAS BETA OMEGA MASTER
Chapter begins new year
      Texas Beta Omega Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi began a new year Sept. 4 in the home of Rona Long. Members were served Italian vegetable soup, cornbread, hot turkey sandwiches and dessert.
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MEALS ON WHEELS
      Thursday, Nov. 1: Stir fry chicken, rice, egg rolls, lime pear salad, fortune cookie, fresh fruit, milk Friday, Nov. 2: Chili with beans, fiesta corn, hot fruit compote, brownie, milk Monday, Nov.
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Confederate statue is 100 years old today
BY KEN MCCLURE
      Olarge crowd of citizens came on horseback and horse-drawn carriages from all over Cherokee county to gather on the court house square in Rusk to attend the official unveiling ceremony for their recently constructed Confederate statue.
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Thousands spend 'A Day out with Thomas'
Thomas the Tank Engine arrives in Rusk drawing 12,000 fans, sets record ridership
BY LELAND ACKER
      As Texas State Railroad Authority board members, the office of House Speaker Tom Craddick and the Legislative Budget Board debated the future of the Texas State Railroad, the Rusk depot was an oasis from the political wrangling when Thomas the Tank Engine entertained thousands of fans from all ove...
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2 rail authority members meet in Austin with Speaker Tom Craddick
      Disputed operating funds may be made available soon to the Texas State Railroad Authority following a meeting Tuesday in Austin. Time is running out for the TSR to receive a cash infusion of funds promised at the conclusion of the last session of the Legislature.
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