Since the inception of the Texas State Railroad Authority (TSRA) and operating agency, President Steve Presley has had one objective, find a long-term funding solution for the Texas State Railroad. With a $2 million check from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) being deposited in the T... More...
He's there for every snap of Alto Yellowjacket football, but when J.C. Dover suffered a heart attack last week, he missed the semi-final game against Granger. The state-semifinals marked only the third time Mr. Dover missed a Yellowjacket game since 1956. More...
An overflowing manhole two weeks ago led to a special city council meeting Thursday which resulted in the resignation of Alto Mayor Carey Palmer. Mr. Palmer said he resigned due to controversy surrounding his decision to order Utilities Director Charlie Luse to report the sewage leak to the Texas ... More...
A recent sell out involving AT&T and Cingular Wireless resulted in paperwork errors and value disputes on the part of AT&T, which led to several local governments having to refund AT&T thousands of dollars in tax revenue. More...
Isaiah 9:6 says "Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. More...
The Rusk High School drama department will present "Harvey--The Invisible Rabbit" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at the school auditorium. Jenni Daniels is director for the production. The cast includes Collin Norman as Elwood P. Dowd; Alicia Duran as Veta Louise Simmons; Kelsey Palmer as Myrtle May ... More...
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"An Unexpected Answer" will be presented at the First Church on the Hill at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 and 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. In front from left are Jayden Driver, Alex McIntyre and McKenna Driver; second row, Cheyanne McNair, Corrissa McIntyre, Megan Blanchard; third row, Katy McIntyre, David El... More...
Funeral for William Carroll (Bill) Partin was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jacksonville with the Reverend Jack Thrift officiating. Burial was in Still Waters Memorial Gardens. Mr. Partin died Dec. 3. He was born Jan. 25, 1939, in Jacksonville to William Ellis and Ell... More...
The Rusk Chamber of Commerce is ready to welcome 2008. It feels like just yesterday it was Jan. 1, 2007. This year has been a very busy year for the Rusk Chamber of Commerce and the Rusk Economic Development Corporation. More...
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