Federal census workers won’t jeopardize assistance programs
      DALLAS — Those electing to work for the 2010 Census won’t lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) previously known as the Food Stamp program, thanks to a recent federal interpretation of eligibility rules. The rules interpretation by the Food and Nutrition Service, a division of the U.S.
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4-H winner
     Katy Dickey, a member of the Footbridge 4-H Club, was the sole representative for Cherokee County at the District 5 Entomology Competition Jan. 25 in Overton.
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Spelling winners
     Jacksonville Independent School District Spelling Bee winners have been announced. Trophies were awarded to the top five finalists and one alternate.
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ALTO HIGH SCHOOL
3rd sixth weeks
      All A honor roll Ninth Grade: Jaren T. Carter, Kaleb Chapman, Savana Dover, Kristi Hallmark, Christian Henley and Sydney Howell. Tenth Grade: Daniel Ball, Breanna DeSpain and Kierra Hart. Eleventh Grade: Ian Baugh, Horacio Soto and Lauren Watson.
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NEW SUMMERFIELD ELEMENTARY
      All A Honor Roll First Grade: Jenny Guerrero, Neo Hall, Emily Mendoza, Natalie Neeley, Evelyn Rangel, Hannel Suarez, Michelle Suarez, Monolo Suarez and Hagar Villegas Second Grade: Juan Aguilar, Karim Avalos, Natalia Balderas, Anthony Hernandez, Trystan Peters, and Sovan Ven Fourth Grade: Juan Porras
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RUSK ISD
     Monday, Feb. 8: Pizza, baked fries, fresh fruit, milk Tuesday, Feb. 9: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, rolls, milk Wednesday, Feb.
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Clean-up deadline extended to Feb. 19
$161,809 ETCOG grant received to assist with project
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      The city of Rusk has extended the deadline to get blighted properties on the clean-up list.
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