PennyLynn Webb

East Texas

City Editor at Palestine Herald-Press

Editor, journalist, photographer and ultimately just a super cool chick

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Articles

Movie theater offers affordable family fun

1 week ago | palestineherald.com | PennyLynn Webb

City Light Movie Theater, also known as Schulman Theater, is playing some of your favorite animated features for its annual Summer Family Film Festival. Every Tuesday, from June 3 through Aug. 5, families can enjoy a movie for $1 per person. Snack packs for Summer Family Film Festival, which includes a 12-ounce soda and small popcorn, are $3.50. kAm%9:D :D 2 8C62E H2J 7@C 72>:=:6D H9@ >2J ?@E 36 23=6 E@ 277@C5 2 ?@C>2= >@G:6 25>:DD:@? E@ 6?;@J 2 >@G:6 @? E96 3:8 D4C66?[ 6DA64:2==J H:E9 D>2== 49:=5C6?
Sheriff's Office makes arrest in Frankston shooting

1 week ago | palestineherald.com | PennyLynn Webb

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in the shooting that occurred May 5 in Frankston. Micheal Stephens, 56, was arrested Monday, May 19, on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was booked into the Anderson County Jail without incident, according to Sheriff Rudy Flores, after the arrest, which was made by Cpt. A. Pearson and Deputy B. Hay.
City considering up to $20M in bonds for three projects

1 week ago | palestineherald.com | PennyLynn Webb

The city of Palestine is considering issuance of certificates of obligation for a major renovation to the city Athletic Complex, improvements to the Southview Lift Station and to complete the Downtown Revitalization Project. During its meeting Tuesday, the council discussed a resolution that would authorize the publication of a notice to issue a bond not to exceed $20 million for these three projects.
100 students to tour home of the Cowboys, meet former player Everson Walls

1 week ago | palestineherald.com | PennyLynn Webb

This Saturday, 100 students from the Palestine area and a group of volunteers will board buses for a field trip, sponsored by Community Mpact to AT&T stadium. During this field trip, students will tour the home of the Cowboys football team. Mpact founder Ernie Williams said the students are being surprised with a meet and greet with former Dallas Cowboy Everson Walls. kAm(2==D :D 8@:?8 E@ >66E[ E2=< E@ 2?5 D:8?
Pionette Garden Club Landscape Garden continues to bring beauty to Palestine Main Street District

1 week ago | palestineherald.com | PennyLynn Webb

It’s hard to remember that 10 years ago, this was just a vacant lot. The Pionette Garden Club Landscape Garden was once the site of a retail building that was burned to the ground. The lot at Houston and Oak streets, in the Main Street District, was donated to the city in 2012.
Early voting for District 2 Council seat runoff begins Tuesday

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | PennyLynn Webb

A runoff election is being held for the Palestine City Council District 2 councilmember seat Saturday, June 7. With 100 votes, incumbent Ava Harmon received 49% of the vote to Slyvia Brown’s 45% with a total of 93 votes. Although Daniel Nunez withdrew from the race three weeks ago, his name still appeared on the ballot and he received 6% of his 12 votes.
Early voting for District 2 Council seat runoff begins Tuesday

2 weeks ago | palestineherald.com | PennyLynn Webb

A runoff election is being held for the Palestine City Council District 2 councilmember seat Saturday, June 7. With 100 votes, incumbent Ava Harmon received 49% of the vote to Slyvia Brownâ€™s 45% with a total of 93 votes. Although Daniel Nunez withdrew from the race three weeks ago, his name still appeared on the ballot and he received 6% of his 12 votes. kAmt2C=J G@E:?8 7@C E96 CF?@77 6=64E:@? 36EH66? w2C>@? 2?5 qC@H?
City pool opens Saturday

2 weeks ago | palestineherald.com | PennyLynn Webb

The Palestine Municipal Pool at the YMCA opens for summer on Saturday, May 24. Free city pool passes are available from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the City Hall Customer Service Desk, 504 N. Queen St. in Palestine. kAmxE’D DH:> D62D@?[ 2?5 E96 4:EJ 92D A2CE?6C65 H:E9 E96 *|rp E@ AC@G:56 D6CG:46D 2E E96 $E6G6?
City offering new curbside recycling

2 weeks ago | palestineherald.com | PennyLynn Webb

The city of Palestine recently launched a curbside recycle program, allowing residents to recycle paper, glass, metal and plastics labeled with recycling numbers 1, 2 and 3. “We are now offering curbside recycling for residents interested in participating,” said City Manager Teresa Herrera. “Due to high demand, we have partnered with Waste Connections to add curbside recycling to our available services for an additional cost.
City hosting free fishing day event Saturday

2 weeks ago | palestineherald.com | PennyLynn Webb

The city of Palestine is hosting its annual Fishing for Catfish Day Saturday, May 24. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Blue Lake on Armory Road in Palestine. “The city, in partnership with the Lions Club, Ducks Unlimited, Henry’s AC, Bralys and Texas Game and Fish, will host Family Fish Day on Saturday,” said City Manager Teresa Herrera. “The lake will be stocked with catfish, and we invite the community to come out, enjoy the outdoors and fish.