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Cherokee County Commissioners met for more than one hour Monday morning in executive session to discuss the salary structure of Precinct 3 Katherine Pinotti's foreman, Kevin Lankford. Mrs. Pinotti had asked the commissioners to raise her foreman's salary. More ... Thomas Jefferson once said, "Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." Unfortunately, in the U.S. Congress, the business of the day is too often left unfinished. More ... Special trainings began Jan. 30 and will continue on Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 for persons interested in learning health and wellness training. Classes will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More ... The first Family Issues Summit sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service will be held Feb. 2 at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. The summit will address caregiver education, childhood obesity, health and nutrition, financial literacy and other family issues. More ... Phillip Smith, right, U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling's regional representative, presented two American Flags to the Rusk Rotary Club for the kick-off of their flag fund campaign. Receiving the flags were Roy Reynolds, president, and Houston White, founding member. Goal is to replace all the old and tattered American flags and to add the flags of the five Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. For years, the club has placed American and Texas flags around the square on holidays. More ... It has been another productive year for the Cherokee County Attorney's Office. The Cherokee County Attorney's office represents the State of Texas, Texas state agencies and the citizens of Cherokee County in the following types of cases: criminal misdemeanor cases (which includes DWIs, assaults, resisting arrest, etc. More ... Seventh Grade hard worker and citizens award winners include in back from left, Aaron Franks, Morgan Johnson, Madison Turner, Jade Buckley Tristan Collins, Eathan Brown Pruitt, Jadarian Skinner; and in front, Tierra Tunner, Kelsey Blankinship, Lauren Lankford, Erin Flowers and Gabino Villa. More ... Wednesday, Jan. 28: Chicken fajitas, refried beans, garden salad, pear slices, milk Thursday, Jan. 29: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, English peas, garlic toast, peach cups, milk Friday, Jan. More ... Directors for upcoming productions are being sought by the Cherokee Civic Theatre. "Directors are the backbone of a successful season," said Judy Fay Garner, theatre board president. Persons interested in being a director are asked to contact the theatre at (903) 683-2131. Applications for directors will be accepted until March. More ... The Alto Independent School District will host a public meeting regarding special education services provided by the district at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the administration building board room. Parents of special needs students are invited to attend, as well as all district stakeholders. More ... The Cherokee County Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 in Rusk at theTJ Rusk Hotel, across from the Cherokee County Courthouse. A buffet meal will be provided. Steve Goode, will present a program on communication. Please make plans to attend. For additional information contact (903) 586-3228. More ... Memorials received by the working fund at the Old Palestine Cemetery include: David Perry for Elizabeth Perry; T.J. and Wanda Choate for Pauline DeLotte; Emal Rogers, J.W. and Rebecca Sparkman, Dale Miller, Richard and Linda Teer, Merkel and Millie, Iola, and Odessa, Ruth Boyd, Jewel Sparkman, Kay Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. More ... The annual Bethel United Methodist Church chili supper will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. Numerous blends of chili will be offered. There will be spicy chili and some that is somewhat bland, as well as chili with beans and without beans. More ... Final interview in a 3-part series Q. Let's talk a little abut TxDOT. The word came out recently that the Trans-Texas corridor is dead. Is it really dead? More ... Q: To hit on higher education, how would you rate the success of deregulation of tuition costs on higher education. HOPSON: When we talked to the president of the University of Texas, I was in committee and asked him the question, "How much will you raise tuition? More ... |
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