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JEDCO to host Oct. 26 Downtown Sidewalk Project open house

October 21, 2021

JACKSONVILLE – An informational open house for the city’s Downtown Sideway Project is planned from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Jacksonville Economic Development...

County celebrates fall, Halloween with various events

October 21, 2021

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Tricks, treats and plethora of costumed children will be a common sight the next couple of weeks as residents across Cherokee County prepare for Halloween...

Beautifying cemeteries

One of the many gravestones cleaned by the “cemetery angels” and flowers placed by the family.

Courtesy photo

Images Speak – Cedar Hill Cemetery: A Walk through History

October 20, 2021

Usually one thinks of cemeteries as quiet, peaceful places, sometimes neglected and overgrown. Not so with Cedar Hill in Rusk. During a recent...

Courtesy photos

Annual Scarecrow Trail kick-off, fall plant sale set for Oct. 23

October 17, 2021

JACKSONVILLE – An annual tradition offered up by the Cherokee County Master Gardener Association returns this month at the Ruth Bowling Nichols...

ETCOG to host Oct. 20 public meeting on Regional Solid Waste...

October 14, 2021

KILGORE – The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announces a public meeting to share updates to its 20-year Regional Solid Waste Management Plan on Wednesday,...

Pet of the Week – Tiana

October 14, 2021

Photo courtesy of Flores Photography

JHS Homecoming Royalty 2021

October 14, 2021

Jose Angel Sanchez and Juliza Cabrera were crowned the 2021 Jacksonville High School Homecoming King and Queen during pre-game ceremonies on Oct. 8...

Early voting period slated Oct. 18-29

October 14, 2021

RUSK – Early voting for a November election will be held Oct. 18-29, with three polling places open to all Cherokee County residents to cast their...

Photos by Jo Anne Embleton

Gallatin Fall Fest

October 14, 2021

A crowd of folks enjoyed Saturday’s beautiful weather while visiting the fall festival held at the Gallatin Community Center, where various...

Rusk Police Department establishes onsite prescription drug drop box

October 13, 2021

RUSK – A permanent prescription drug drop box has been established in the lobby of the Rusk Police Station, located at 219 S. Main St., according...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

October 13, 2021

The Cherokeean Herald welcomes announcements for publication in our weekly edition. Please submit calendar information by noon Friday for publication in the following...

JISD trustees to meet Oct. 18

October 13, 2021

JACKSONVILLE – Local school board trustees will meet Monday, Oct. 18, to discuss and possibly take action on an order authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds,...

Local DAR chapter to meet Oct. 14

October 11, 2021

The Major Thaddeus Beall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at First United Methodist Church, 1031 SE...

Mission Dolores park entrance

Courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission

Mission Dolores reopens to public Saturday

October 8, 2021

SAN AUGUSTINE – The Texas Historical Commission, San Augustine County and the Friends of Mission Dolores will re-open the Mission Dolores State...

J'ville city leaders to meet Oct. 12

October 8, 2021

Beautiful House In Rusk Just Listed

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