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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:54 pm

Rusk County News

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22 hrs ago | The Lufkin Daily News

Longview women charged in wreck that hurt five people; three critical

Two Longview women have been charged with six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a wreck that injured at least five people and left three in critical condition.

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Related Topix: Longview, TX, Longview Metro, Kilgore, TX

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Valley Morning Star

Vehicle chase through East Texas began with fight

Two women were arrested after authorities say a fight in Longview escalated to a vehicle chase that ended with their vehicle ramming another and causing it to crash about 30 miles south near Henderson on ...

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Related Topix: Henderson, TX

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Two Rusk County Lawmen Sworn In As U.s. Deputy Marshals

Two veteran Rusk County lawmen have been sworn in as special U.S. deputy Marshals and appointed to the East Texas Violent Crimes Federal Task Force.

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Related Topix: US Federal Bureau of Investigation, US News

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Rusk County Shooting Suspect Now Facing Drug Charges

By KENNETH DEAN Staff Writer HENDERSON - The man who told authorities he killed an 18-year-old Price man for breaking into his home last week has been charged with possession of chemicals needed to manufacture ...

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Related Topix: Shreveport (Louisiana State University System), Louisiana State University System, Henderson, TX, Violent Crime

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Rusk County Commissioners Pick Construction Firm For Jail Addition

By BETTY WATERS Staff Writer HENDERSON - Rusk County commissioners picked a Nacogdoches firm as construction manager for an approximately $14.5 million addition to the county jail.

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Related Topix: Nacogdoches, TX, Henderson, TX

News-journal.com

Damaged county roads another side effect, commissioner says

For homeowners Beth and Michael Hieronimus, a wooden yard stake with orange flags soon could mark the end to their quiet country living on FM 225.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables, Henderson, TX, Overton, TX, Home Gardening, Home

Mon Jul 14, 2008

News-journal.com

Rusk County to hire Nacogdoches firm to oversee jail expansion project

Rusk County Commissioners named Nacogdoches-based J.E. Kingham on Monday to oversee the county's estimated $14.5 million jail expansion project.

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Related Topix: Nacogdoches, TX

News-journal.com

Loop 571 extension necessary for Henderson's economic success, official says

Rusk County and Henderson officials will meet later this month to discuss a Loop 571 extension that one transportation official said is necessary to Henderson's economic success.

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Related Topix: Henderson, TX

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Marshall News Messenger

Hoarder arrested

With a catch-pole tucked under his arm, a large red-faced man bent, straight-legged, over a half dozen landscape timbers laid in a trench underneath a chain link fence that was held in place by wooden 4-by-4 ...

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Related Topix: Rosenberg, TX, Animal Rights

Fri Jul 11, 2008

KLTV Tyler

Dogs Seized In Marion County

Seizure of sixty dogs was this morning at a home on lakeland road in the community of lone star near Lake O' The Pines.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

The Lufkin Daily News

Price man remains jailed on murder charge

The suspect in a fatal Rusk County shooting remained jailed Wednesday evening on a murder charge.

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Related Topix: Henderson, TX, Violent Crime, Drugs

News-journal.com

More than 60 dogs seized in Marion County

The ammonia levels inside a home raided earlier this morning by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texas necessitated a call for HAZMAT suits ...

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News-journal.com

Rusk officials praise prison expansion; hearing draws no public opposition

Henderson and Rusk County leaders said "yes" Wednesday evening in support of East Texas Treatment Facility's plans to expand in Henderson.

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

Wed Jul 09, 2008

KLTV Tyler

Murder In Carlisle Linked To Meth Lab

KLTV 7 News' Bob Hallmark has more on the twists in a case involving what police call a home methamphetamines lab and a young man who made an ill-fated decision not to leave when reportedly asked.

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KLTV Tyler

Teen Killed, Man Arrested In Shooting

News can happen anytime, anywhere. If you See It you can Snap It and then Send It to KLTV.

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Tue Jul 08, 2008

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

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

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