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The Rusk Library Study Club began a new year at the September meeting in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church. Each member has had a turn sharing their life story with the club. Presenter of the month was Margie Bruner. More ... U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-05) recently met with the Thomason family from Jacksonville during their recent visit to Washington, DC. More ... A new Rotaract Chapter has been organized on the Lon Morris College campus. Rotaract is sponsored by Rotary District 5830 and Rotary International. More ... Rev. Burley Hudson, Alto native, was honored Oct. 4 at the Greater Emmanuel Church in Dallas, where he has served since Sept. 29, 1971. He was recognized for being “a man who faithfully and tirelessly loves and serves his congregation; one who has faithfully dedicated his life to expositional preaching and teaching of God’s word.” Rev. Hudson graduated from Booker T. More ... The East Texas Council of Governments is accepting applications for housing assistance grant funds as a part of the Hurricane Ike Disaster Recovery Assistance Program. A total of $415,117 will be awarded for repairs to an estimated 80 owner-occupied units in Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Rusk and Smith counties. More ... Nancy McCain, art instructor at Lon Morris College has included displays of her childhood memories. More ... The Rusk Junior High Choir had five students qualifying for the East Texas All-Region Choir Clinic to be conducted Nov. 14 at UT Tyler. More ... Alto Elementary Special Education teacher Renee Birdwell was named a regional finalist for the Texas Teacher of the Year honor, presented by Blue Bell Ice Cream. More ... |
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