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updated: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:04 pm

Rusk County News

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3 hrs ago | News-journal.com

One dead in shooting

The Rusk County Sheriff's office reported Tuesday afternoon that officers had arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred during an argument about drugs.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Henderson, TX

Yesterday | Longview News-Journal

Walk of faith: Corinth church marks 150 years

Song and spirit marked the end of a five-day celebration of a Rusk County congregation's 150th anniversary Sunday.

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Related Topix: Kilgore, TX, Drama, Hope

Sun Jul 06, 2008

News-journal.com

Descendants gather for benefit picnic

Amongst rows of picnic tables covered in southern cuisines and desserts, 92-year-old Shiloh resident Carrie Patrick sits smiling under the shade of tall pine trees.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

News-journal.com

Rusk decides to wait on jail plans

Construction firms looking to oversee the renovation and expansion of the Rusk County Jail will have to wait to find out who will get the job.

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Related Topix: Rusk, TX, Nacogdoches, TX

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel

Man's best friend is missing and the owner is his own worst enemy

Civil complaint/warrant service, Scroggins Road. A man reported to deputies that his son would not return his dog.

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Galveston Metro

Mon Jun 30, 2008

News-journal.com

Larger population spurs Rusk County officials to seek jail expansion

On any given day seven years ago, about 60 women were in Gregg County's jail. Today, that daily average is about 175.

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Related Topix: Gregg County, TX

Sun Jun 29, 2008

News-journal.com

Rising female inmate population

On any given day seven years ago, about 60 women were in Gregg County's jail. Today, that daily average is about 175.

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Related Topix: Gregg County, TX

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Former Overton Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office

Former Overton Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Stretcher pleaded guilty Friday in the Fourth District Court to theft of property by a public servant, a third degree felony.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Tyler Metro, Tyler, TX, Overton, TX

Wed Jun 25, 2008

KLTV Tyler

Four Henderson County Men Arrested For Cocaine Sales

If you See It you can Snap It and then Send It to KLTV. Four men from the city of Henderson are in jail tonight, charged with federal drug offenses.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Henderson, TX

Mon Jun 23, 2008

News-journal.com

Rusk County Courthouse: Building, county share a rich past

During the oil boom of the 1930s, Rusk County's courthouse was a lively spot as landowners and "wildcatters" - risk-taking drillers and investors - staked their claims in the oil-rich county.

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Related Topix: Rusk, TX, Henderson, TX, Texas

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Longview News-Journal

Jury to hear Overton superintendent case

Rusk County District Attorney Micheal Jimerson might forward the case of a former Overton school superintendent to a grand jury by July 1, he said Thursday.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Overton, TX, Longview, TX

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Relatives Searching for Wife, Mother One Year Later

By MALENA OGLES Staff Writer GOOD SPRINGS - Last June, Bobby Hunt was weeding his yard along County Road 454 in Good Springs, when his wife of 51 years simply walked away.

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Related Topix: Henderson, TX, Family, Elderly

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Jacksonville Daily Progress

Rep's longtime political partner leaving for chamber post

By Raymond Billy rbilly@jacksonvilleprogress.com Although he believes new District Administrator Wendy Dean will excel at the job, state Rep.

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Related Topix: Rusk, TX, Frankston, TX, Commerce, TX, Jacksonville, TX

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Longview News-Journal

Rusk residents seek septic station

Rusk County commissioners hope to get state grants to build an estimated $450,000 sewage pumping station at the Cross Park mobile home community.

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Related Topix: Rusk, TX, Henderson, TX

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Gang Member Gets 15 Years for Manslaughter

A Rusk County jury sentenced a 21-year-old gang member to 15 years in prison for the 2007 shooting of a Rusk County teenager.

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Related Topix: Tyler Metro, Tyler, TX, Henderson, TX

News-journal.com

State Republican convention today through Saturday

What happens at the state convention? The Republican state convention is today through Saturday in Houston.

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Related Topix: Texas, Gregg County, TX, Harrison County, TX, Titus County, TX, Morris County, TX

Wed Jun 11, 2008

News-journal.com

Rusk County employees mull 4-day work week

Skyrocketing gas prices and long commutes have some Rusk County Courthouse employees asking for a change in business hours.

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Related Topix: Henderson, TX

Mon Jun 09, 2008

News-journal.com

Courthouse in Gregg comes in with a boom

Growth has been Gregg County's blessing and biggest obstacle since it was created 135 years ago.

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Related Topix: Amarillo, TX, Upshur County, TX, Jacksonville, TX, Gregg County, TX

Sat Jun 07, 2008

News-journal.com

Texas Democratic convention this weekend in Austin

What happens at the state convention? During their two-day convention, the Democrats will: - select 193 pledged delegates - those who have to cast their nomination votes based on the popular and caucus votes.

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Related Topix: Texas, Gregg County, TX, Harrison County, TX, Titus County, TX, Morris County, TX

Thu Jun 05, 2008

News-journal.com

Luminant eyes new Rusk County mining

Increased demand at Luminant's Martin Lake Power plant near Tatum has prompted the company to search for more lignite coal deposits in southern Rusk County.

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Related Topix: Henderson, TX, Rusk, TX, Beckville, TX, Tatum, TX, Laneville, TX

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