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Welcome to the web portal for the Truth - Rusk Texas.

The Heart of East Texas!

Cherokee County Must Redirect Inmate Phone Card Profits to County Budget, Not Sheriff's Commissary Fund

 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues an official opinion.

Our Mission

"Transparency builds trust, and trust builds community."
The Rusk Texas Information Portal exists to serve the public interest by sharing well-sourced, accurate, and timely information about government decisions, school finances, infrastructure projects, and local events. We believe a strong community starts with access to the truth—and we’re committed to providing it without spin, bias, or backroom influence.




What You'll Find Here

Local News & Reports

Factual reporting on city council actions, public concerns, developments, and community impact—sourced from documents, interviews, and real records.

Public Records & data

We simplify access to important documents like city budgets, arrest logs, tax info, and school district spending. If it's public, we’ll help you find it.

Fact Checks

We break down common rumors or controversies circulating around town and sort fact from fiction—transparently and fairly.

Editorials & Opinions

When we share opinions or analysis, we label them clearly. This is where community members and editors can offer informed perspectives.