Daily Progress, Jacksonville, TX Local News

Forecasters see end to La Niña but it may not bring drought relief

2012-02-10T11:36:14-06:00

The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center announced that La Niña, which contributed to the drought across the southwestern U.S., will dissipate between March and May.

Alto police force adds tool to help in fighting crime

2012-02-10T11:33:20-06:00

The Alto Police Department have an additional tool under its belts for fighting crime — tasers.

Bullard bans smoking in city park

2012-02-09T20:57:59-06:00

Smoking in Bullard's O.L. Ferrell Park is officially illegal after a unanimous decision made by the Bullard city council Thursday evening.

Aircraft lifted from Lake Palestine

2012-02-09T14:55:32-06:00

The Varga Aircraft found in Lake Palestine has been lifted from the water Friday afternoon. The missing pilot, Fred Scholz, has not been found and the search mission continued.

JEDCO, city to have joint representation

2012-02-09T12:52:56-06:00

Through a 4-3 vote, Eldridge Moak will cease to be the attorney representing Jacksonville Development Corp. effective July 1.

Alto looks to update infrastructure, town is ‘worn out, structurally’

2012-02-09T12:51:22-06:00

City officials said it is time to start looking into updating the city's underground infrastructure.

Model U.N. gives students a global perspective

2012-02-08T19:02:45-06:00

Last week, delegates from over 40 countries met in Kilgore to discuss important issues within their borders.

2 men charged in aggravated assault

2012-02-08T18:56:36-06:00

A New Summerfield man turned himself in to the Cherokee County jail last week for a late January aggravated assault incident.

Alto police hire two new officers

2012-02-08T18:18:40-06:00

After six months without a police force, and two months of running with two officers, the Alto Police Department is fully staffed.

Rusk officials mull education partnerships

2012-02-08T18:16:18-06:00

The Rusk Economic Development Corporation board of directors is deliberating a project that could grant every graduating Rusk senior a free education at Tyler Junior College.