JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS) Joe Williams was relieved of his duty as Chief of the Jacksonville Police Department on the afternoon of Thursday, January 9....

UPDATE: According to Cherokee County Sheriff's department, at lease one person is confirmed to be deceased.Cherokee County Alert: US Highway 79 south is completely shut...

Newly elected Cherokee County officials were sworn into their respective offices at the courthouse Jan. 1, 2025.  Front row, from left are:...

We are not used to this cold; we are Texans. Cold is for those up North. We did not ask for this cold. We do not like this cold. This cold disturbs our lives. We do not...

As we have already seen this week winter in East Texas has arrived and it looks like this week will be very cold with sub-freezing temperatures. You should have already...

JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS) Joe Williams was relieved of his duty as Chief of the Jacksonville Police Department on the afternoon of Thursday, January 9....

 (Austin, TX) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 6-10 due to forecasted cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand,...

Dear Parents and Guardians,I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you of an important update regarding the school schedule. Due...

RUSK – The local school board will meet Jan. 13, 2024, to consider approval of the district's Library Collection Policy for 2024-25, and will...

Two area school districts have announced Friday closings in advance of overnight winter weather conditions that could impact Jan. 10 travel...

UPDATED 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8Rusk City officials have canceled a called special session originally set for Thursday, Jan. 9, due to forecast...

RUSK – The local school board will meet Jan. 13, 2024, to consider approval of the district's Library Collection Policy for 2024-25, and will...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Filing for local city council and school board seats begins Jan. 15, 2025, and goes through Feb. 14.Applications are available during regular business...

Tyler Junior College is offering online and walk-in registration for its upcoming spring term.The spring semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 21, and offers three sessions:•...

Schools in Cherokee County will hold classes Jan. 9 as regularly planned, closely monitoring reports for a need for early release Thursday due to inclement weather,...

RUSK – An 8:30 a.m. food box distribution is set for Thursday, Jan. 2, for clients who receive a monthly food box from Good Samaritan Food...

A National Day of Observance has been declared on Thursday, Jan. 9 to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The United States Postal Service announced it will...

RUSK – The local school board will meet Jan. 13, 2024, to consider approval of the district's Library Collection Policy for 2024-25, and will...

Curtis Lee Norton, 81 of Arlington, TX passed away on January 8, 2025 after a brief illness. Curtis was born in Rusk, TX on September 21, 1943 and...

William C. Smith Jr, 74, of Oyster Creek, TX, passed away on December 30, 2024 at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. William...

Earl F. Pryor born April 29, 1940 age 84 passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at his home in Maydelle, TX.He was...

JAN. 9Alto Health for All Webinar begins at noon Thursday – gGear up for health & wellness in 2025 by visiting facebook.com/events/1139112987779556 – stay tuned for...

JACKSONVILLE – Jacksonville Baseball & Softball Association is registering players through Feb. 21 for its Spring 2025 season. Participants have the choice of attending...

JACKSONVILLE – A job vacancy has been posted for an athletic director/head football coach at Jacksonville ISD.“Due to the holiday break, transition...

AUSTIN – ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch through Jan. 10 due to forecasted cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower...

Due to the unpredictability of the weather overnight, we will not have students for intervention tomorrow, January 10. Staff will have a late start...

Two area school districts have announced Friday closings in advance of overnight winter weather conditions that could impact Jan. 10 travel...

Schools in Cherokee County will hold classes Jan. 9 as regularly planned, closely monitoring reports for a need for early release Thursday due to inclement weather,...