Immunization rates for Texas children increased 19 percent over the past five years to reach a record high in 2007, according to statistics released by the U.S. Centers for...

The new marriage license fee is not a good idea. We already have way too many fees. I believe our public servants in Austin and Washington should be looking for ways to...

In a recent letter to the editor, a writer suggested that the sale of alcohol in Rusk would attract unsavory people and businesses. How, pray tell, will I be able to...

The Ladies Auxiliary would like to remind everyone that Sept. 11 is Patriot's Day. It was designated in memory of those who perished in the terrorist attacks on America in...

There have been several break-ins over around the nursing homes on U.S. Highway 84 East and around Bagley Road. Just this past weekend, three homes were burglarized and my...

I want to let you know that my grandson, age seven, is not being allowed to go to public school. We were called by Jan Evans and told that he had a library fine from when...

The Sierra Club is voicing concern that consumers could be faced with higher electric bills if the federal government continues to approve unsound investments in new...

Attention Rusk students, parents and grandparents: The Cherokee Stamp Club would like you to become a member. The hobby of stamp collecting is a very rewarding experience...

Be on the lookout for school children, school buses As Texas school children prepare to head back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety reminds all drivers to...

What is happening to our country? Where has responsibility and common since gone? The media reported that someone wants to put a lounge in his department store and get a...

Forty-two tourists were polled by the Rusk Chamber of Commerce: How many days to you expect to stay in Rusk during the Lone Ranger train ride?...

I want to take a minute to thank all of those who have been participating in the fashion show and especially those who have donated door prizes and are promoting the side...

I would like to acknowledge my appreciation to the City of Rusk for the excellent repair work that was recently completed on my street. I am truly impressed with the...

Texas shoppers will have an opportunity to stretch their back-to-school budgets in August. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that the 10th annual sales tax holiday...

Rusk is a great town to live in because I believe our community truly cares about those who are less fortunate. One of the ways we do that is by having an organization...