Friends,What may be done to prevent Kyle Bass from obtaining permits to remove water from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer under East Texas and selling the water to other...

The piercing whistle of a steam locomotive may soon be heard echoing, once again, within the city limits of Rusk.  Buried beneath asphalt, grass and huge trees for decades,...

WELLS – Oversize loads. Narrow roads. Sharp curves.All ingredients for ongoing issues in Wells as 18-wheelers adhere to a state-generated map that...

Like many, I grew up hearing tales of courageous heroes battling dastardly villains, with damsels in distress usually making an appearance. Each was a clear-cut character,...

Now at the  museum until July 17 is a quilt show featuring 20 quilts curated by Dr. Deborah Burkett, author of “Quilts and Their Stories.” ...

Members of the African-American community in Jacksonville lined the streets surrounding Lincoln Park this past Saturday to participate in the...

 The 8th Annual Flag Day in celebration Jacksonville Saturday was held at City Hall with a near compacity crowd on hand to celebrate this symbol of...

A June 13-14 community celebration in Alto commemorated Juneteenth 2025 with a downtown parade and festival on Saturday and dance and talent and...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Recent requests for permits to drill high-capacity area groundwater wells in two East Texas counties have drawn the attention of...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area residents concerned over pending applications with the Neches and Trinity Valley Groundwater Conservation District that seek to drill a total of 42...

JACKSONVILLE – Mother Nature often leaves organizers pondering until the last minute whether the featured fruit of the Jacksonville Tomato Fest will be sourced locally.This...

Staff reportsMemorial Day is time to reflect and to honor the men and women of the U.S. military who gave their lives while serving their country, a national holiday...

On this Memorial Day, the Texas Veterans Commission pays solemn tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, selflessness...

Alto Lions Club started as a Lions Club International group of leaders in 1935 and has been serving its community ever since. A four-generation...

RUSK – Dedication of a steel sculpture honoring Governor Jim Hogg is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at Rusk’s Heritage Center of Cherokee County,...