Daily Progress, Jacksonville, TX Local News

Agencies gearing up for Memorial Day weekend

2012-05-26T16:57:54-05:00

The school year is wrapping up, and summer is almost here, but officials have some holiday safety tips to ensure the Memorial Day weekend is safe and fun for everyone.

Street blocked for sewer work

2012-05-26T16:57:15-05:00

A portion of Bolton Street was blocked off Thursday as public works crews worked to find the source of a sewer stoppage.

Fourth-graders give scholarships, learn about college

2012-05-26T16:56:36-05:00

As Tomato Fest approaches, officials with West Side Elementary school will have a booth to raise money for their West Side Elementary Alumni Scholarship given to graduating seniors.

Bullard council tables website decision

2012-05-26T16:54:22-05:00

The Bullard city council tabled a decision on moving forward on a project for a new website design due to a lack of information.

LMC employees receive furlough notice

2012-05-23T15:49:55-05:00

All but a core minimum group of Lon Morris employees received furlough notices Wednesday morning, and college President Miles McCall handed in his letter of resignation Tuesday, officials said Wednesday.

JISD alters graduation requirement for pair of subjects

2012-05-23T10:10:46-05:00

Seniors at Jacksonville ISD will no longer have to take technology and health as a graduation requirement.

Rusk ISD lunch prices to rise 25 cents

2012-05-23T10:10:01-05:00

A rise in school lunch prices is among several changes slated for Rusk ISD cafeterias.

County boasts 'pretty good' turnout

2012-05-22T20:02:35-05:00

At the half-way mark of early voting for the May 29 primary, 1,485 Cherokee County voters turned in their ballots at the polls.

Organizations provide summer lunches for students

2012-05-22T20:01:31-05:00

As schools approach summer vacation, Jacksonville has four locations offering free meals to students through the Summer Food Program.

Dome homes

2012-05-21T12:19:38-05:00

Within the gated community of Lakewood in Cherokee County, homes are being built, ones so unique realtors can count how many they have seen on one hand.