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On Thursday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the July 2008 lower court decision in favor of the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge. The decision struck a chord with both East Texans and individuals with a stake in East Texas. More ... The Cherokee County Mental Retardation Association's board of directors has approved a plan which may lead to imminent growth and expansion. Board members heard reports from Executive Director Elton McCune, officers and staff during a meeting at the Sheltered Workshop Friday, March 13 to acquire the Lufkin Workshop and Opportunity Center (LWOC). More ... The more things change, the more they stay the same. Animals are groomed and prepared and steel and iron are shaped to make tools of the trade. Champions are crowned, livestock is sold and youth around the county have experiences that they will never forget. More ... Back in the good old days, competition scores at the Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show were tabulated by hand, and a crowd of people gathered around the back wall of the exposition center to see who had won. Those with 20-20 vision called out the scores to those standing in the rear. More ... Mark Lanier, well known gospel singer, will be at Memorial Missionary Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Mr. Lanier was a part of the Bibletones, Perfect Heart and Phil Cross and Poet Voices before beginning his solo appearances. More ... Branded by Christ Cowboy Church will feature The Dumplin Valley Trio from Pigeon Forge, Tenn. at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29. The Dumplin Valley Trio is a premiere singing group. This is the second time they have presented the service at Branded by Christ Cowboy Church. The public is invited. The church will sponsor a roping event at noon Saturday, April 4. More ... The Rusk Masonic Lodge, Euclid #45, meets the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Main Street. More ... |
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