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Rusk softball coach 'catches up' this summer
Competition is a difficult thing to surrender. competed at a high level for the majority of their lives find it hard to give up simply because they love to play the game. Whatever the sport, there's always a desire to be around it - whether as a coach or a player. More...
Lake Columbia's funding is in place
Texas Water Development Board approves resolution
BY TERRIE GONZALEZ

The Texas Water Development Board passed a conditional resolution at their July 16 meeting to increase the agency's financial stake in the Lake Columbia project. The condition stipulates that the Angelina & Neches River Authority must receive "a favorable record of decision" on its final permit request in order to access phase three funds for construction. More...

Proposed apartments discussed
Public hearing addresses citizens' concerns about 60-unit complex

Approximately 25 persons attended a public hearing Thursday to learn more about a proposed 60-unit housing development in Rusk. Some who arrived with a bias against the project walked away stating their support. Others who opposed the apartment complex were not swayed by explanations offered during a two-hour comment period. More...

 News
• Hillside Plaza resident found dead outside nursing home
The Wells Police Department, Cherokee County Sheriff 's Department and state Attorney General's office are investigating a death at Hillside Plaza Nursing Home in Wells on the morning of July 15. At approximately 6 a.m., Edna May Sides, 85, was found dead outside the nursing home by staff members. More...
• article has image Stencor specializes in medical-grade manufacturing
• article has image Cherokee County, area counties see unemployment rates rise in June
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 Community
• article has image Wedding shower
Ashley Jones, bride-elect of John Henry Magouyrk IV, was honored at a bridal shower July 11 at The Legacy in Jacksonville . Greeting guests were from left, Jenny Magouyrk, Mr. Magouyrk's mother; Miss Jones; Susan Jones, mother of the honoree; Holly Rozelle, sister; and Francis Elliott and Karen Evans, Miss Jones' grandmothers. Hostesses were Holly Rozelle, Lynn Littlejohn, Chris Rozelle, Kara Tapley, Courtney Grimes, Hayley Hendricks, Becca Thaler, Kristi Smith, Kay Gresham, Whitney Borden, Karen Vaught, Nancy Adams, Julie Vining, Rhonda Jones, Sherrie Lloyd, Miranda Maldonado, Trish Skinner, Martie Littlejohn and Carol Cornelius. The couple will be married Saturday, Aug. 1 at The Legacy. More...
• MEALS ON WHEELS
• BIRTH
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 Columns
• article has image FAST forward
Chickens and eggs - which comes 1st in local economy?
Which comes first: the chicken or the egg? I have heard Rusk citizens lament many times, "Oh, I wish Rusk had a _______." You can fill in the blank. You know what's lacking in retail in this small town. The population sign at the city limits claims 5,085. But that number is terribly misleading. More...
• article has image THE Q factor
• article has image Cartoon
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 Obituaries
• article has image LOUISE HESSER TAYLOR
Louise Taylor, 78, died July 10 in Jacksonville. She was born Jan. 28, 1931, in Glencoe, Okla. to George Milton Hesser and Jewell Evans Hesser. Private family services will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Taylor; daughter, Marsha Burlingame; and sister, Marie Hesser Garner. More...
• ROBERT EARL (BILL) INGRAM
• article has image LARRY HENRY MCMICHAEL
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 Schools
• article has image Alto's FFA chapter prepares students for top leadership positions in statewide organization
Matthew Barnes meets 2 U.S. presidents while leading State FFA organization
Matthew Barnes, a 2008 graduate of Alto High School and current FFA member, recently completed his term as State FFA president at the 81st Annual State FFA convention held in Dallas. Matthew was elected to his office at the 80th convention last year in Lubbock. More...
• County FFA members honored in Dallas
• article has image Rusk FFA named one of top 10 chapters in Texas
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 Area Interest
• 2 horses in East Texas die from Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Two horses in East Texas, one in Jasper County and the other in Newton County, have died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Humans also are susceptible to EEE, which causes inflammation of the brain. The disease is spread by mosquitoes, and measures should be taken to prevent human and animal exposure to the biting pests. More...
• Need a pesticide license?
• Attorney General Abbott Launches
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 Statewide
• Storms do little to relieve drought conditions across the state
According to National Weather Service results, high temperatures and low rainfall totals leave Texas - especially the southern half of the state - 'high and dry' More...
• Texas may have TB infection in dairy cattle
• Texas Department of Agriculture announces informational sessions for cotton regulations
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 Miscellaneous
• Pet Talk - Dealing with sleeping disorders in your pet
This week's edition of "Pet Talk" deals with sleeping disorders in pets and how to recognize and aid sleeping issues More...
• Choosing an eldercare facility
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