The new traffic light has been installed at the intersection of South Jackson and Tena Streets in Jacksonville. The turn signal will show a...

Rusk City Council members reappointed two city officials during the regular August meeting, held Thursday, Aug. 8. The Council unanimously approved the reappointments of...

Wells Volunteer Fire Department asked and received. During its regular meeting, held Monday, Aug. 12, Wells City Council approved, 4-1, the department’s request to...

Alto’s Camp Ground Baptist Church is celebrating its 120th anniversary, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25, at the church, located seven miles west of Alto on Highway...

There’s something quite magical about a small town like Rusk. Maybe it’s the quiet alleyways that wind through the buildings or the arching trees over the main square. The...

The Cherokee County Commissioners Court conducted business Tuesday, Aug. 13, approving all agenda items unanimously. Commissioners received and approved the monthly...

In a recent press release, CCSO warns residents to be aware of scams. The press release states: The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has been notified of a warrant scam....

In July, ETCOG held a community meeting for Cherokee County residents affected by the April 13, tornadoes in Alto to offer assistance through our new HOME Disaster Relief...

When I think about some of the more controversial public health issues that we see in the U.S., vaccinations are usually at the top of the list. People argue back and...

Effective Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, Rusk Rural Water Supply Corporation has issued a boil water notice to its customers on County Roads 1503, 1504, 1506, and 1508, until...

Due to the power outages on Sunday, Aug. 18, Oakland Water Supply Corporation customers are currently under a boil water notice. Customers are urged to boil their water...

A funeral service for Bonnie Banks, age 89, of Rusk is scheduled for 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at the Wallace-Thompson Chapel in Rusk. Burial will follow the next...

A funeral service for Walter J. Hudson, age 89, of Rusk is scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at the Wallace-Thompson Chapel in Rusk, with the Rev. Mike...

Funeral services for Robert E. Stover, 78, of Rusk, will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, 250 CR 2303, under the direction of...

After seizing the state title, the Bullard 12U All-Stars traveled to Ruston, La, to participate in the Dixie World Series as the Texas champions....

Hagen Smith, of Bullard, was named as a member of the Texas Rangers Scout Team and played at the Area Code Underclass Games in Compton, Calif.,...

SAN ANGELO, TX -- Parker Bramlett of Bullard, an infielder on the Angelo State University Rams baseball team, has set a new single-season stolen...

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ruth Ruggero Hughs as the Texas Secretary of State. The Secretary serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county...

Last week I had several customers ask me what is the new “worm” or “Windows Exploit” that I’ve been hearing about. So I thought we could touch on this subject. Last week...

It’s the middle of August and folks along El Camino Real are hot. It’s a busy time of year with kids starting back to school, kids going off to college, and kids playing...

Despite what you may think, the marriage penalty is still alive and well. Whether you’re changing your filing status in 2019 because of marriage, divorce or another event...