Palestine Herald-Press

The Palestine Herald-Press, based in Palestine, Texas, is a newspaper that comes out every Tuesday to Friday morning, as well as on Sunday morning. It is operated by Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. (CNHI).

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A fisherman is going to find a way to fish

1 week ago | palestineherald.com | Matt Williams

For the past several months my friends Jeff Rice, Larry Weishuhn and I had looked forward to our annual trip to Lake Texoma to catch topwater stripers with Bill and Chris Carey’s Striper Express guide service. The trip is always great fun with lots of fishing action. It gives us the opportunity to film a show for our weekly “A Sportsman’s Life” and also provides fodder for articles for Larry and I.
Legislature approves voucher bill with $8.5B boost for public schools

1 week ago | palestineherald.com | Jaden Edison

The Texas House on Thursday gave the final stamp of approval to legislation authorizing roughly $8.5 billion in funding for public schools, sending the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk where it is soon expected to become law.
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.
Frankston lands 10 players on 20-2A All-District team

1 week ago | palestineherald.com | Joe Elerson

The Frankston Maidens landed 10 players on the 20-2A All-District softball team as selected by the district coaches. The district runner-ups had three players receive superlative honors as Addi Loebig was named Offensive Most Valuable Player, while Kenzie Bullard was named Newcomer of the Year. Kinley Howie was named Utility Player of the Year. kAmu:CDE\E62> 9@?@CD H6?E E@ y6??2 v@F=5[ z2JD:29 qFC?6EE 2?5 z2J=:6 (633]k^Am kAm$64@?5\E62> 9@?@CD H6?E E@ r2J=:?
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.
Lawmakers near deal to spend $20 billion over two decades on water crisis

1 week ago | palestineherald.com | Alejandra Martinez

Texas lawmakers reached a deal this week, passing a sweeping plan to invest billions into the state’s fragile water infrastructure and future water supply over the next 20 years, ending months of tense, back door negotiations. On Tuesday, the Senate approved House Joint Resolution 7, which will send to voters in November a proposal to allot $1 billion a year starting in 2027— $20 billion in total — until 2047 to secure the state’s water supply.
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?
Texas bill scrapping STAAR test in schools clears Senate

1 week ago | palestineherald.com | Sneha Dey

The Texas Senate on Tuesday approved the House bill that would scrap STAAR, the state standardized test widely criticized for taking instructional time away from teachers and putting enormous burdens on students. House Bill 4 would swap the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test for a shorter test that aims to better support student learning. Students would be tested at the beginning, middle and end of the year to monitor their progress. kAm%96 3:== 8@E 2 ab\g G@E6 :?
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.