Anderson County News

Noting a failure to live up to promises, the Anderson County Commissioners Court voted to end an agreement with Capgemini, the City of Palestine and the Palestine Economic Development Corp.

I'll admit it; I am a perfectionist when it comes to rifle shooting. Years ago, I was trained in the art of rifle shooting and, to this day, I expect my rifles and scopes to perform to 'minute of angle accuracy'. This term equates to keeping rounds in a group that can be covered by a quarter at 100 yards.

Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Todd Staples told Palestine Rotary Club members the importance of agriculture in the state and rural communities at Wednesday's meeting.

Texans overwhelmingly stood in favor of private property rights in Tuesday's Constitutional Amendment Election passing Proposition 11 by a roughly 81 percent to 19 percent margin.

On Friday and Saturday, the Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot will be transformed into the North Pole as the Anderson County Champions for Children's 6th Annual Polar ExpressATM takes off.

Tickets are now on sale for the Anderson County Champions for Children's 6th annual Polar Express.

With sunshine in the forecast, organizers of the WonderFall OktoberFest are forecasting fun for Saturday.

Voters who normally vote at voting boxes 7, 13 and 20 will have different voting venues during Tuesday's Constitutional Amendment Election.

A public hearing will be held by the Anderson County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Monday to discuss lowering the speed limit on CR 2133 to 35 miles per hour.

State District Judge Bascom W. Bentley III and Anderson County Court at Law Judge Jeff Doran told the Anderson County Commissioners Court how important it was to have a local lawyer prosecute cases for Child Protective Services.

Fantastic Fridays 10 Community and Staff, A few weeks ago Doug Lowe, Anderson County District Attorney, called a town hall meeting to address the city wide issue of graffiti.

By KENNETH DEAN Staff Writer PALESTINE - The citizens of Cayuga are attempting to heal as Anderson County Sheriff's deputies close in on suspects that vandalized the community's cemetery by breaking some headstones and spray painting derogatory and racial slurs on other headstones.

Anderson County Champions for Children will hold the 6th Annual Polar ExpressA Train Ride on Nov.

Local law enforcement authorities on Thursday arrested the third suspect wanted in connection with last month's theft of jewelry and a laptop computer from an Elkhart area residence.

A 39-year-old Palestine man accused of setting fire to a local church earlier this year has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a local state district judge.

Staff Reports Palestine police have arrested three suspects in connection with recent robberies of local businesses.

By COSHANDRA DILLARD Staff Writer PALESTINE -- Three alleged robbers' crime spree ended after Palestine detectives set up a stakeout at a convenience store and got help from local citizens.

A 19-year-old former Palestine High School student will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to an aggravated robbery charge in a local state district court.

As Palestine recognized its 2009 Citizen of the Year, the city also welcomed its newest member and partner - Texas State Technical College.

The Meals on Wheels ,Palestine Senior Activity Center, building, at 200 N. Church St.