Frankston News

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office has completed its investigation into alleged wrongdoing by Anderson County Precinct 3 Commissioner Ronny Smith and presented the case to the district attorney's office.

Mr. and Mrs. David Thedford of Jacksonville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Thedford, to Justin Earl Farmer, son of Mr.

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Sales tax receipts have increased by nearly 13 percent in Palestine for the month of June, as compared to last year, according to data released by the State Comptroller's Office.

Classic country music done Branson, Mo. style will be featured at the Dogwood Jamboree.

By Raymond Billy rbilly@jacksonvilleprogress.com Although he believes new District Administrator Wendy Dean will excel at the job, state Rep.

By KENNETH DEAN Staff Writer FRANKSTON - A dispute over the alleged theft of water and the destruction of a woman's shower head led to a confrontation ending in death.

A 35-year-old Frankston woman was shot to death at a trailer park near Lake Palestine Saturday morning in what authorities are describing as an apparent act of self-defense after first charging the shooter with ...

By Kelly Young kyoung@jacksonvilleprogress.com It's still more than three-and-a-half months away, but this year's Harvest Fest is already shaping up to be the biggest and best in the music festival's six-year ...

Timeline May 19, 1949: Dusty Hill is born in Dallas. June 11, 1949: Frank Beard is born in Frankston, Texas.

A 58-year-old Tyler woman who was allegedly in possession of a small amount of methamphetamine this past fall has been indicted by an Anderson County grand jury.

By Raymond Billy rbilly@jacksonvilleprogress.com A scary moment preceded this year's Jacksonville High School graduation ceremony.

A 2-year-old boy remains in serious condition inside the Parkland Hospital burn unit after suffering severe burns following a fiery single car crash that killed his caretaker.

“The hottest dog days of summer are when we see them”

John Newman was consulting on an East Texas ranch when he saw something he never expected: a flock of round, whitish blobs bobbing in the clear water of a spring-fed lake. via Texas Parks & Wildlife

“Why leave the 'good china' in the cabinet for company; doesn't your family deserve the best, too?”

This is a test: What happened in Palestine, Texas on July 26, 1888? That was the date that Christopher Columbus Rogers was stabbed to death by his "friend" Bill Young. via Palestine Herald-Press

“Unit One (Little's Chevrolet Tahoe) was southbound on (U.S.) 287”

A Saturday night one-vehicle accident between Palestine and Elkhart left one area woman dead and a 2-year-old child seriously injured, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. via Palestine Herald-Press

“The mom and daughter wanted to leave and he wouldn't let them leave”

A 60-year-old Palestine man who allegedly threatened to kill his family and then scuffled with officers this past fall has been indicted on multiple charges by an Anderson County grand jury. via Palestine Herald-Press

Palestine ISD * Sam Houston Federal Programs campus, 1000 E. Lamar St. - Boxes 1, 3, 8, 13, 15, 16, 17 vote at this location. via Palestine Herald-Press

“I believe Ponderosa is the best band in the country”

Sunny weather and lots of festivities led to a good turnout Saturday for the 16th annual Neches Heritage Day. via Palestine Herald-Press

Attendees of the East Texas Arboretum's annual Spring Gala partake in some of the food Saturday. via Athens Daily Review