August sales tax reports show stable economy for most of Cherokee County
      All in all, the Cherokee County economy appears to be holding steady, with large cities posting gains and some smaller communities posting losses. The most important indicator to watch has been Jacksonville, which is the largest sales tax collector in the county.
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Grand Jury indicts 26 in June
      Indictments were returned June 23 by a Cherokee County grand jury against 26 persons. These indictments include one criminal solicitation to commit capital murder; thefts, sexual assaults of children and possession of controlled substances.
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Scrap metal sale could net $500,000
BY MARIE WHITEHEAD
      PALESTINE - The Texas State Railroad Authority is selling scrap by the pound and stands to make up to $500,000 which will be used for track improvements. The TSR Authority, which has faced funding dilemmas, met in Palestine Aug. 14 for an update on the sale.
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Wendi L. Green named FCS Extension Agent
      Wendi L. Green of Fairfield has been named the Texas AgriLife Extension Service's Extension Agent of Family and Consumer Sciences for Cherokee County, effective Sept. 8. Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis, the Cherokee County Commissioners Court and Dr.
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Nichols requests TDCJ to terminate contract
      State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) has asked the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to terminate a contract with Direct Trailer, a private manufacturer using prison labor to assemble its products. "Prison work programs can be a good thing but not when they cost the jobs of law-abiding men and women," said Nichols.
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Heritage Center receives conservation bookshelf
Set of books, DVDs, and resources will ensure proper care and restoration of exhibits
BY QUINTEN BOYD
      The Heritage Center of Cherokee County has received a conservation bookshelf from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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13 Texas Rangers unite to honor one of their own
Ranger Bill Quinn always worked 'til the job was done'
BY QUINTEN BOYD
      The Texas Rangers honored the life and work of the late William F. "Bill" Quinn by dedicating a memorial in his honor. The ceremony, which took place on Aug. 15, was sponsored by the Former Texas Rangers Association.
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