I read Randall Jinkins' letter to the editor. He makes his point very well and I am proud of him for taking this stand. Nothing good ever comes from alcohol sales. The...

We arrived at the train depot about 10 a.m. Friday, June 20. As the train pulled out, we observed a commotion coming from the rear of the train. About 20 minutes down the...

Net payments on sales tax rebates are higher this year in Cherokee County. According to a report compiled by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs, Alto,...

I don't question the economic boom that would follow alcohol sales. But along with those benefits would also come problems. More local drunk drivers on our city streets,...

I can see that there is a dialogue coming on the benefits versus the deficits of Rusk becoming a "wet" city. The last couple of weeks we have been told through this forum...

I would like to express my gratitude to the City of Rusk employees. The care and professionalism that each department upholds is immeasurable. As a personal example, I...

Those advocating modifying local liquor laws believe the perceived stagnation of the local economy is directly related to the absence of alcohol at local eateries and the...

Some find fault with Rusk because we are a dry community and suggest "we need to join the 21st century." The argument was made that alcohol would draw more tourists here...

Small towns want their economies to grow. I guess the question is at what cost? Several seem to think voting in alcohol would go a long way toward solving the economic...

When I first read the "wetdry election" article, my heart sank. I have always viewed Rusk and the surrounding area as a very safe, predominantly Christian community. When I...

Lufkin residents Bob and Doris Bowman have seen all sides of East Texas: from the daylight to the dark side. Their newest book focuses on the...

In a ruling made June 30, U.S. District Judge Jorge Solis ruled in favor of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on most of the claims in a lawsuit brought by the...

We are proud to announce that the Tops in Texas Rodeo has asked Relay for Life to help sponsor Cherokee County's first annual Tough Enough to Wear Pink event. If you are a...

I believe that our city will benefit greatly from tax revenues generated from alcohol sales. I also believe that our city can become, once again the thriving community it...

Rusk's economy needs attention. We have empty buildings on the square, a sit-down restaurant struggling to be open in the evening and our citizens spending nearly $ 1...