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Rusk, Texas is located in Cherokee County. Zip codes in Rusk, TX include 75785. More Rusk information.

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18 hrs ago | Jacksonville Daily Progress

Rusk Lionsa Dream Tree helps wishes come true

By Kelsey Palmer kpalmer@jacksonvilleprogress.com With the nation's economy failing and unemployment on the rise, the Rusk Lions Club's annual Project Dream Tree is hoping to make this Christmas merry and bright for some Rusk families.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

Houstonpress.com

Lost Tuneage: "The Singing Fisherman," Honky-Tonk Man Johnny Horton

Other than Buck Owens, no artist had a bigger effect on Dwight Yoakam than "The Singing Fisherman," Johnny Horton.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

Heavy damage, no injuries in New Summerfield fire

By Jay Neal news@jacksonvilleprogress.com NEW SUMMERFIELD - The tranquility of an autumn day in New Summerfield was interrupted Thursday afternoon for residents living on County Road 4304, as firefighting vehicles from six area fire companies, responding to a house fire in the 3000 block of the normally quiet street, filled the roadway.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

Commissioner Underwood seeks 2nd term in Precinct 4

Special to the Progress Incumbent Precinct 4 Commissioner Byron Underwood announced he will seek re-election in the March 2010 Democratic primary election.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

Rusk store celebrates 55 years

By Kelsey Palmer kpalmer@jacksonvilleprogress.com In America's current economic crisis, many businesses - both big and small - are becoming more and more difficult to keep afloat.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Cherokee County Employee Placed On Paid Administrative Leave

By KELLY GOOCH Staff Writer RUSK -- A Cherokee County employee has been placed on a 9-month paid administrative leave months after she filed a complaint against a Texas Department of Public Safety sergeant.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

East Texas leaders see bright economic future

By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com The outlook for the East Texas economy looks positive, according to area leaders who attended an economic summit in Nacogdoches last week.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Jacksonville Pro-Alcohol Group Names Members

A pro-alcohol sales citizens committee in Jacksonville has announced its members.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

Government entities close for Vets Day

Progress staff reports Veterans Day is Wednesday, and in observation of this holiday to honor veterans of all U.S. wars, several government entities in Cherokee County will close for the day.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

KYTX-TV News

Jacksonville group aims to have wet/dry issue on May ballot

The group doesn't have a name yet, but they do have a goal: to get a proposition for alcohol sales on next May's election ballot.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

Jacksonville council discusses Christmas parade street closures

By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com Three Jacksonville streets could be closed for the Dec.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Tornado Watch Issued

A tornado watch has been issued for Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Henderson, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood counties in East Texas, according to KYTX CBS19, TylerPaper.com's media partner.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

Whata s News

Get your non-profit organization's fundraisers and other events in the Daily Progress's What's News calendar free of charge by e-mailing event information to living@jacksonvilleprogress.com. The newspaper reserves the right to edit any submission for space and content.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

Spooktacular weekend fun

Progress staff reports Looking for a safe alternative to traditional trick or treating for your little - or not so little - ghouls and goblins? Several organizations in Cherokee County are offering safe, fun alternatives to going door to door seeking goodies.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Clovers Require Care, But Can Be Beneficial For Farms

This week I devote more to the clovers and provide information about two upcoming events, one devoted to forestry and the other to starting a horticultural enterprise.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

JC volunteers ready for Boo at the Zoo

By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com Animals, candy and safe Halloween fun are on tap for Tyler's Caldwell Zoo on Oct.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

ETCOG grants go to Ja ville, Rusk

By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com The cities of Rusk and Jacksonville were among 17 agencies allocated funds by the East Texas Council of Governments recently.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

Learning about the Ag Life

By Daniel Piotrowski editor@jacksonvilleprogress.com About 400 Jacksonville ISD fourth-graders will take part in the Cherokee County Farm Bureau's Fall Ag Day on Monday at the Texas Forest Service office on Loop 456.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

In The Spotlight, October 23

FRIDAY Thomas the Tank Engine Ride: The Texas State Railroad, with depots in Palestine and Rusk, presents an excursion on Thomas the Tank Engine.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

Jacksonville Daily Progress

A clear view for 5th year

By Nathan Straus nrstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com Mulching work began Monday morning at the Love's Lookout rest stop north of Jacksonville to clear space in front of the overlook and make for a cleaner view with less unsightly shrubs and plants.

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