Elkhart News

Wendy Jane Rivera and Adam Cody Killion, both of Elkhart, were married Nov. 14 at The Legacy of Jacksonville.

Staff Reports The Alto Lions Club will hold the annual Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Monday in downtown Alto.

By CHERIL VERNON Community Editor All over Palestine, retailers said sales were brisk as shoppers were out in full force to take advantage of Black Friday and after-Thanksgiving Day sales in search for Christmas presents.

By PAUL STONE H-P Associate Editor A 80-year-old Palestine man was sentenced to 10 years probation Wednesday after being found guilty of threatening an Anderson County sheriff's deputy late last year.

A 28-year-old Grapeland man was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday night, including assaulting a peace officer, after he allegedly stole $200 from another individual at a roadside park.

Veterans program at FBC Elkhart First Baptist Church, Elkhart will honor all veterans and their families on Veteran's Day with a special service at 7 p.m. Wednesday with a video presentation and reception.A Come early to get a seat & enjoy patriotic music.A The program will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem and recognition of all ...

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.

Authorities are investigating a residential burglary southwest of Elkhart during which approximately $10,000 worth of property was reportedly stolen.

No one will be able to say there's nothing to do in Palestine this Saturday. Besides the WonderFall OktoberFest on Saturday, there's plenty of Halloween activities today and Saturday to keep families busy.

"WonderFall Oktoberfest," a large festival that has had various names through the years, will expand Saturday.

History surrounds Elkhart's Joe Chaffin. The World War II veteran and former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps has seen much of the world and has left his imprint on a lot of it.

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.

Local volunteer firefighters don't rush into a fire not knowing what to do. Even though they are volunteers they receive extensive training in learning how to fight fires in different situations.

Elkhart Independent School District will begin teaching sexual health to all students enrolled in 8th and 9th grade.

Palestine Regional Medical Center * Kenneth Nguyen and Tyrhonda Williams, both of Palestine, announce the birth of a daughter, Maliayh Renae, on July 17.

Childsplay's theatrical production of "Peter and the Wolf" will be presented during two special performances Thursday at the Palestine Civic Center.

Earnest and Faye Teel of Elkhart celebrated 60 years of marriage recently. The couple were married Oct.

Christina Lynn McClendon and Alex Taylor Smith, both of Palestine, were married July 17 at the Dreams Resort-Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Public schools in Palestine and Elkhart are currently experiencing some cases of the flu, with attendance approximately 5 percent below normal in the Palestine and Westwood school districts.

Anderson County sheriff's authorities continue to investigate last week's theft of a four-wheeler parked outside of an Elkhart residence.