As America celebrates our country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I started asking just what is patriotism?Independence Day is more...

 A 15-year-old boy from Rusk died Saturday afternoon after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child at Lake Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Police Department.Police...

UPDATE! EBANEZ HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND NOW IN THE CHEROKEE COUNTY JAIL. On June 24, 2026, at approximately 5:41 p.m., Emiliano Lorenzo Alonzo Ebanez...

  Folks along El Camino Real are getting out their flags, icing down their watermelons, and wiping the dust off their ice cream freezers as July 4th rapidly approaches. ...

As America celebrates our country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I started asking just what is patriotism?Independence Day is more...

With America approaching its 250th birthday, I take this anniversary as an opportunity to look at the fundamental values to which our nation holds near and dear: The right...

 A 15-year-old boy from Rusk died Saturday afternoon after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child at Lake Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Police Department.Police...

UPDATE! EBANEZ HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND NOW IN THE CHEROKEE COUNTY JAIL. On June 24, 2026, at approximately 5:41 p.m., Emiliano Lorenzo Alonzo Ebanez...

On June 21, 2026, at approximately 09:35 p.m., the Jacksonville Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting in the area of Lincoln Park near MB Davis...

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, Cherokee County has a wide variety of events prepared for those who wish to commemorate the country’s independence. After...

With 22 young men, including 19 starters, expected to return from last season, things appear to be looking up for the Rusk Football Eagles this year. According to Dave...

ALTO - Big news flowed out of the Alto Independent School district earlier this year when Scott Ponder was named as the new athletic director and head football coach at...

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, Cherokee County has a wide variety of events prepared for those who wish to commemorate the country’s independence. After...

JULY 2Kiwanis International Club of Jacksonville invites everyone to a fun night at the Legacy with Howl2Go Dueling Pianos. Enjoy great food, Nonstop entertainment and...

RUSK – Approximately 40 members of the local community gathered June 29 at Rusk City Hall Monday to learn more about the four men who have applied...

JACKSONVILLE – A nine-day camp held this month at 2nd Chance Ranch and Rescue will offer elementary-age youth an opportunity to develop healthy responses to life situations...

El Wells Independent  School District  anunció el día de hoy que continuará su política de operar la Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP) bajo el Programa Nacional...

ALTO – A familiar face at Alto High School will be stepping in as school principal: Sherri Newbury, who recently was named to the...

LAKE JACKSONVILLE – The Rusk school community is mourning the death of 15-year-old RHS sophomore Rhilynn Myers, who died June 27, 2026, after...

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, Cherokee County has a wide variety of events prepared for those who wish to commemorate the country’s independence. After...

JACKSONVILLE – A Rusk teen remains in Cherokee County Jail on bonds totaling $1.05 million in connection with the June 21, 2026, shootings near...

William Elliott Bradley Jr. died June 27,2026 in Tyler, Texas. He was born in Orange, TX on August 9, 1944. Bill graduated from Alto High School in...

Let's give a big Thank You to the City of Jacksonville, Texas - Government for building our new Kids Don't Float stand! And a big Thank You to the...

With 22 young men, including 19 starters, expected to return from last season, things appear to be looking up for the Rusk Football Eagles this year. According to Dave...

ALTO - Big news flowed out of the Alto Independent School district earlier this year when Scott Ponder was named as the new athletic director and head football coach at...

Our annual quilt exhibit runs through the end of July.  It is a blend of local collectors and the museum's private collection.  A U.S. flag exhibit is also included in this...

The 42nd Annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest, held last weekend, was probably the largest one yet with more than 500 vendors and thousands of people...

As America celebrates our country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I started asking just what is patriotism?Independence Day is more...

1 Timothy 4:12Good afternoon, it's truly an honor to stand before you today. I understand that this is not a church service, but first giving honor to God, who's the head...

One of the marks of good leadership is the willingness to listen to and even learn from people whose ideas and opinions are different. If leaders aren’t willing to hear or...