The Palestine Herald, Palestine, Texas--Business http://www.palestineherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:26:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_219032559.html Getting festive: Merchants plan early for holidays http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_219032559.html Plans are underway for turning Main Street Palestine into more of a holiday destination this fall and Christmas. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:13:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_199041441.html Risky business: Risk management focus of Monday business seminar http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_199041441.html “Insurance Issues and Risk Analysis” for small businesses is the topic for Monday’s lunchtime business seminar, presented by the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Palestine Economic Development Corp. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:11:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_184021100.html A Deep-Seeded Tradition http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_184021100.html Fireworks have become synonymous with Independence Day, but here in East Texas, there’s something else that makes America’s birthday special — watermelon. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:48:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_178004607.html Oncor energy programs aim to help homeowners cut their losses http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_178004607.html With the prices of fuel and consumer goods steadily rising, one of Texas’ largest energy providers is offering a way to cut utility bills. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:03:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_170030436.html Sales tax numbers see slight increase http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_170030436.html 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. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:47:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_167014846.html Harnessing the wind http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_167014846.html Head west on Interstate 20 and eventually the lush green trees of East Texas will diminish and be replaced by noticeably shorter mesquite trees growing in the shadows of thousands of much taller, white man-planted wind turbines.West Texas wind farms are a booming business, to say the least. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:54:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_162100150.html Goody's files bankruptcy, plans to close some stores http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_162100150.html Although clothing retailer Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to close stores in 18 states, the Palestine store will remain open. Sat, 24 May 2008 01:35:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_145013346.html High Tech Healthcare http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_145013346.html While the new Magnolia Medical Plaza is very pleasing to look at, it is certainly what’s on the inside that matters most — over 15 local physicians providing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and equipment for their patients and the community. Fri, 16 May 2008 03:11:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_137031129.html Chamber, PEDC to host business seminar http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_137031129.html The Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Palestine Economic Development Corp., will present a seminar Monday to help small businesses and organizations. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:13:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_103011618.html Local doctor inducted as Fellow in prestigious ACS http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_103011618.html Dr. Robert Falconer was among 1,291 initiates from around the world who became Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) during convocation ceremonies at the college’s recent 93rd annual Clinical Congress in New Orleans. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:07:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_061010932.html TRC: Texas supports restructuring FutureGen http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_061010932.html Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:06:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_059030716.html Local real estate market thriving http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_059030716.html While national news media have broadcast stories about slumping real estate markets and rising foreclosures, local realtors say that’s not reflective of Anderson County. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:05:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_059030518.html City construction permit requests continue to rise http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_059030518.html Construction may be slumping in other parts of the country but not locally, according to city officials. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:10:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_054231226.html Chamber's Home and Garden, Business Expo draws crowds http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_054231226.html Local businesses showcased their products and services Saturday during the annual Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce’s Home and Garden/Business Expo at the Palestine Civic Center. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:31:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_053032840.html Ranch House to reopen after fire http://www.palestineherald.com/business/local_story_053032840.html A mechanical problem with a heating and cooling unit in the attic most likely sparked a fire that damaged a popular Palestine restaurant early Monday morning.