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Rusk, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readHey hey Rusk! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Rusk’s newest police officer is already off the force.
Also on today's calendar: Palestine Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Rusk and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rusk officer no longer employed less than 6 months after joining department (cbs19.tv) — Rusk officials have confirmed that officer Hunter Nicholson, hired less than six months ago, is no longer employed by the city or its police department as of October 1. The clarification follows a circulating video that incorrectly identified him as a current Rusk officer. City leaders cited confidentiality around personnel matters but emphasized their commitment to professional, respectful policing. 
📸 Around Rusk
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Upcoming Events in
Rusk
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★ Featured events ★
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Cushing Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Alto →
Alto High School, 244 Co Rd 2429, Alto
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
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Palestine Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Rusk →
Rusk High School, 800 Salem Rd, Rusk
6:00 pm -
Madisonville JV Football @ Rusk →
Rusk High School, 800 Salem Rd, Rusk
6:30 pm -
Center Roughriders Volleyball at Rusk →
Rusk TX
6:00 pm -
Latexo Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Alto →
Alto High School, 244 Co Rd 2429, Alto
6:00 pm -
Spooky Special →
Texas State Railroad - Rusk Depot, 535 Park Rd 76, Rusk
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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WSE - Fall Carnival
JACKSONVILLE ISD Jacksonville, TX 75766
5:00 pm -
JMS Maidans Volleyball vs Hudson (AWAY)
JACKSONVILLE ISD Jacksonville, TX 75766
4:30 pm -
JMS Twirlers & Drumline @ National Night Out Downtown
JACKSONVILLE ISD Jacksonville, TX 75766 -
JHS 9th/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Bullard (Away)
JACKSONVILLE ISD Bullard
5:00 pm -
National Night Out
JACKSONVILLE ISD Jacksonville, TX 75766
6:00 pm -
JHS Boys & Girls Cross Country at Lindale Invitational (Away)
JACKSONVILLE ISD Lindale
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic posted a job opening for Team/Crew Leader in Rusk. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Rusk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rusk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jacksonville
- Jacksonville ISD approves weapons detection systems following recent gun incidents (ketk.com)
- Police chief recounts experience at FBI National Academy (star-telegram.com)
- New ICE guidance bans high-speed car chases and sets tighter rules for traffic stops, a memo obtained by the AP shows (jacksonvilleprogress.com)
Bullard
- Bullard Police Department prepares for annual National Night Out (cbs19.tv)
- Lindale Eagles aim to maintain unbeaten streak as they face Bullard Panthers seeking redemption (cbs19.tv)
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