Rusk News

Voters were generous to two East Texas school districts and a countywide firefighter jurisdiction Saturday, voting themselves tax increases for new campuses and first responders.

Click HERE to read a PDF of the May 12, 2013 Tyler Courier-Times--Telegraph Drilling Report The drilling report was produced with data from the Texas Railroad Commission, from April 28 to May 4. The following counties were searched: Anderson, Angelina, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Dallas, Ellis, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Houston, Kaufman, ... (more)

Tyler: Broadway Square Mall, 2850 Old Bullard Rd. Tues., Thurs. and Sat. from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. East Texas State Fairgrounds, 2112 W. Front St.

The home of a local high school student - who last month helped avert a crisis when his school bus driver suffered an aneurysm while behind the wheel - was destroyed by an early morning fire Saturday, according to the Rusk firefighter investigating the incident.

I have greatly enjoyed serving as Mayor for the last two years, and I ask you to consider re-electing me in the upcoming election.

Click HERE to read a PDF of the May 5 Tyler Morning Telegraph Drilling Report The drilling report was produced with data from the Texas Railroad Commission, from April 21 to April 27.

One month ago, Rusk High School freshman Blayke Holsome took evasive action to save a bus from crashing after the bus driver suffered an aneurysm.

Staff Reports Tyler police continue to search for four people wanted in connection with a large identity theft ring that left 45 people victimized in the East Texas area by allegedly using their information to obtain online loans.

Tyler police have located and arrested Jessica Osborn, 24, of Tyler, who is one of 21 people for whom arrest warrants were issued today in conjunction with an identity-theft ring investigation.

The same Texas Department of Corrections trusty crew that helped patch up the city's recreation center in early April was hard at work again Tuesday, clearing thick brush from Jacksonville alleyways to make entry and exits more accessible for city garbage collection.

Every year East Texans look forward to the first taste of a Jacksonville tomato, Noonday onion, Pittsburg peach or other fruits and vegetables grown in the area.

Berry & Clay Construction will be working on renovations and security upgrades for the district, but that's not the only way they're helping out.

Groups in Jacksonville and Rusk are commemorating Arbor Day - a national observation traditionally held the last Friday in April - with a number of different events, including tree plantings, plant sales and garden tours.

Three men were arrested last week after Cherokee County Sheriff's Department investigators executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence outside Reklaw.

No residents or firefighters were harmed by the blaze, which broke out around 12:15 a.m. at 215 Main St., in the building that housed catering company Yum-Yums, between Dennie's Hair Design and Snaps Photography.

Click HERE to read a PDF of the April 28 Tyler Morning Telegraph Drilling Report The drilling report was produced with data from the Texas Railroad Commission, from April 14 to 20.

Remorse is a tricky word. Defined as "deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed," it is easy to claim in, say, a Death Row interview with a reporter.

This undated photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows Richard Cobb.

Pleading for her life, a Rusk woman in September 2002 told her attackers she had two small children at home, but her pleas were not met with compassion.

The state of Texas has set an execution date for an East Texas man. Richard Cobb of Rusk was convicted of kidnapping and murder in 2002.