Rusk Local News: Topix - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web. Cherokeean Herald - News, sports, opinion, and lifestyle items from a weekly newspaper covering events in Rusk, Texas. East Texas Exotic Hunting - Whitetail deer, exotics, and wild hog hunting near Rusk. Handbook of Texas Online: Rusk, Texas - Provides historical facts and information. Branded By Christ Cowboy Church - Lists directions, events, calendar, and service times. Rusk State Hospital - Psychiatric hospital providing essential psychiatric treatment and stabilization of persons with severe mental illness. Includes photos and history of facilities, information on programs and admissions, and opportunities for employment and volunteering.