Daphene Mitchell, 37, and Donald Nixon, 32, both of Palestine, were arrested shortly after 3:45 a.m. Wednesday following a traffic stop on U.S. 287 near the intersection of CR 1405 between Palestine and Elkhart, according to Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor.

By SCOTT TYLER Sports Editor Palestine and Westwood are heading back west. In the University Interscholastic League's 2010-2012 realignment, which was released this morning, moves the two Palestine school districts back to familiar ground as part of District 20-3A. Palestine and Westwood will be joined by Fairfield, Madisonville, Mexia and ...

Anderson County property owners have until Monday to pay property taxes without incurring penalty or interest.

Oakwood police continue to investigate the Wednesday night robbery of a local convenience store during which an armed suspect made way with "several hundred dollars" cash.

Touting a combination of private and public experience, Schelby O'Neal-WellsA said she believes her wide range of work history will serve her well if elected Anderson County treasurer.

Palestine Regional Medical Center A* Jodie and Teressa Murray of Montalba announce the birth of a son, Jeremiah Colton, on Dec.

The Elkhart Masonic Lodge No. 400 presented the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award to Pack 440 Cubmaster and Mason Scott Nicholson on Jan.

A three-year prison sentence assessed against a 60-year-old Groveton man accused of assaulting a motorcyclist in Anderson County in April 2007 has been affirmed by the 12th Court of Appeals.

Almost three years after the alleged offense, Anderson County sheriff's authorities say they have arrested a 38-year-old Palestine man in connection with the theft of a four-wheeler. Craig Alan Snell, 38, of Palestine was arrested early Wednesday afternoon at his Anderson County residence on the charge of theft between $1,500 and $20,000, according ...

Sales tax revenues for Palestine and Anderson County continue to fall. Allocations for January totaled $391,388.04 for Palestine, compared to an allocation of $430,019.00 for January of 2009 - a nearly 9 percent decrease from year to year.

All Anderson County residents have the chance to receive the H1N1 Influenza vaccine.

The Texas Department of Transportation has several projects planned for Palestine and Anderson County in the coming months.

An Elkhart man died early Sunday morning from injures he sustained in a single-vehicle accident near Elkhart.

The year 2009 had its share of newsmaking moments in Anderson County. As usual, crime, tragedy and victoryA dominated the headlines of the Herald-Press at different points of the year.

Crime, schools and the Palestine Public Library were among the notable newsmakers in Anderson County during the final six months of 2009.

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.