RUSK – Registered District 1 voters can cast their ballot between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Rusk Municipal Courtroom, 205 S. Main St., to decide a run-off...

THROUGH JULY 18 Rusk Public Library will host a weekly summer reading program that runs June 6 through July 18. The event kicked off with June 6 registration at Jim Hogg...

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...

JACKSONVILLE – Although the official date of the 39th annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest is June 10, local residents are looking forward to a week packed full of events to...

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 – The local school district is among those in Cherokee County that will offer a summer food program for youths ages 18 and younger. Breakfast and lunch will...

AUSTIN – Each year on the first Saturday in June, anglers across the state pack their tackle boxes and get their fishing poles ready for the Texas tradition of Free Fishing...

This year’s Flamin’ J Barbecue fest held in April in downtown Jacksonville netted a total of $14,000.28 for the Jacksonville Citizens Police...

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...

MAY 31 Registration deadline for Rusk Youth Sports Association Cheer is May 31. The program is open to youths ages 5-12, with a fee of $150 each – payment plans available...

Members of the 2023 Wells High School senior class gather for a group photo as they prepare for a May 26 commencement ceremony, where they were...

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

A May 29, 2023, Memorial Day observance on the lawn of the Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk drew approximately 75 people who paid their respects...

After agreeing earlier this month on the purchase of property at 1502 S. Bolton St. in Jacksonville, Cherokee County leaders recently approved the transferral of $250,000...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Rusk resident Howell “Shorty” Jackson is known locally for his barbecue, but after this week, his grilled fare will be known to...