School’s out for the summer, and there are a number of fun activities for youth here in Cherokee County. Looking to keep cool? The Joe Layne Family Splash Pad, located at...

The 3rd Annual Warrior Run and Ruck March by Military Veteran Peer Network was held May 27 at Rusk Footbridge Park drawing a number of...

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce celebrated its return to the city’s downtown area with a May 25 grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its...

New Summerfield ISD seniors celebrate the end of their high school career on May 26, 2023, during a commencement ceremony at Hornet Coliseum. This...

RUSK – Polling hours have been set for an upcoming run-off election in the District 1 Council race be-tween incumbent Rusk Councilwoman Kendall Shoemaker and challenger...

RUSK – A flag project to honor military veterans interred in two local city cemeteries has benefitted from a local business that donated the first...

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the move to their new downtown home at 307 E. Commerce St. with a Grand Opening reception, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May...

RUSK – The 2023 Fair on the Square promises to be jam-packed with food, fun and activities, with a record number of vendors set up for Saturday, May 27, at the downtown...

Alert from City of Wells: 2023 Republic Services Date: May 17, 2023 Starting June 1, 2023, Republic Services requests that all customers place their trash carts by the...

We're thrilled to share that ETCOG and CampV are continuing their partnership to support local veterans in East Texas with their transportation needs through GoBus. On East...

“The LORD gave and the LORD hath taken away.” This quote from the book of Job reminds me of property taxes and the Texas real estate market. On the one hand, real estate...

JACKSONVILLE – An innovative approach to its traditional student government structure will help Jacksonville College student-leaders become better...

TYLER – From art to athletics, computer programming to culinary skills, and space exploration to scuba diving, Tyler Junior College has a summer camp to spark the...

JACKSONVILLE – The Tops in Texas PRCA Rodeo is a local tradition for folks looking for a family-friendly event that’s steeped in Western Heritage,...

The Cherokee County Genealogical Society is scheduled to meet at 3 p.m., Monday, May 8, in the community meeting room of the Rusk Public Library (aka Singletary Memorial...