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Amir Ahmed, MD, gastroenterologist, is now available for appointments in Jacksonville, said ETMC Jacksonville Administrator Jack Endres. Dr. Ahmed sees patients each Tuesday at ETMC Jacksonville. As a gastroenterologist, Dr. More ... The annual Colors of Commitment blood drive with the A&M Aggies and University of Texas Longhorns is underway. A free shirt will be given to all donors. Donors will also be automatically entered into a drawing for a pair of tickets to the A&M vs. UT football game at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at DKR Memorial Stadium in Austin. More ... Two persons were killed in two separate accidents in Cherokee County Nov. 6. Killed were a 54-year-old Palestine woman and a 30-year-old Troup man. Ryndae Halter, 54, of Palestine ran off the road in her Nissan four-door vehicle and hit an 18-wheeler, driven by Juan Palomares. Mr. Palomares was not injured, but Ms. More ... The snow was deep and the temperature was cold, made worse by the wind blowing off the north Atlantic Ocean. Worst winter in 85 years it was said. It was fall by our standards, October 1944, just four months after D-Day. More ... Rusk ISD finances are clean, Rachael Payne of Robinson and Payne of Carthage told members of the Rusk school board Monday night. Ms. Payne, the district's outside auditor, praised Lesa Jones, executive director of finance, and her staff for their keeping of the district's financial records. More ... AUSTIN - The 81st Legislative Session does not start until Jan. 13, 2009, but legislators began pre-filing bills on Monday. State Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) filed four pieces of legislation that address lowering appraisal caps, protecting private property rights, preventing unfair transportation tolling and increasing emergency preparedness. More ... ETMC Jacksonville's $1.8 million Olympic Center is scheduled to open in late spring 2009. More than 13,000 square feet of space filled with the modern exercise equipment and staffed by fitness experts trained in wellness, exercise physiology, personal training, and aerobic instruction will be available to members when the facility opens next spring. More ... PHOTO: QUINTEN BOYD County Judge Chris Davis speaks during the Rusk Elementary School's Veterans' Day assembly. He praised all veterans and called the students "little heroes" because of what they do for their families, whether they serve in the military or not. More ... Falvey United Methodist Church in Wells hosted veterans and their families for hot cakes and sausage breakfast Saturday, Nov. 8. Entertainment was provided by Atmar Lester. A roll call recognized the men and women who served the United States. Seven men were memorialized since last year's breakfast. Taps was played by Lindsey Glover, a member of Falvey. This was the second year for the event. More ... The Cherokee County Annual Hay Show and Sale raised more thasn $23,000 on Oct. 23. The event was held at the Cherokee County Exposition Center in Jacksonville. The grand champion hay producer was Crystal Jones of Jacksonville. Her hay sold for a total of $2,600. More ... Jonathan Hugh Richey, a 2008 graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich., takes the oath of office from State District Judge Dwight Phifer. Mr. Richey, a former Jacksonville resident, received a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University. He is currently employed at Richards & Penn L.L.P in Jacksonville. He is the son of Johnnie and Susan Richey. Grandparents are the late Emmett and Martha Holcomb and the late Hugh and Birdie Richey, all of Rusk. More ... Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews from the Jacksonville and Rusk maintenance sections are scheduled for two more weeks of tree and brush removal along various farm-to-market roads in the southern part of the county. More ... The city of Rusk maintains a transportation service for seniors. This service is provided only within the city's boundaries. Cost to board is $1 which entitles the rider to two stops, with 50 cents being charged for each additional stop. There is no additional charge for the return home. Interested persons may contact city hall at (903) 683-2213 for further details. More ... General William M. Fraser III, brother of Jeannette Goldsberry of Rusk, has been named Vice-Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force in Washington D.C. He directs the service of the Air Force staff and serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council and deputy advisory working group. More ... The Keep Rusk Beautiful organization presents its latest Pride Award to the Sonic Drive-In on Dickinson Drive for its efforts in enhancing the overall landscaping of their business with bushes, plants, a small pond and water fountain; and replacing the old picnic tables with new individual tables. Keep Rusk Beautiful, under the guidance of Chairman Teresa Langley, (front, right) is working with the city and chamber of commerce to raise public awareness on ways to improve the appearance of Rusk. The Pride Award is presented each month to a business or residence which helps to enhance the beauty of Rusk. More ... ATHENS— U. S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling's (TX-05) staff will host a forum at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, to address Medicare Prescription Drug Program's open season. The forum will be held at Oak Wood Place Assisted Living, 603 Wood St. in Athens. More ... |
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