http://www.palestineherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:26:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_309222606.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_309222606.html When the saints go marching in, they should be recognized. During my working years, I thought about running a feature column called The View From the Pew, but I never quite got around to it. Now I'd like to make amends in Senior Moments by pointing out those who do so much for congregations and community. These are not the people who always serve on the boards and commissions, but the quiet unassuming folks who do their share — and then some. I hope you will send me short items (a paragraph or two) about them and I'll include them in this column.. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:23:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_309222441.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_309222441.html Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is an entertaining film. Based on the book series by Darren Shan, it chronicles the bizarre journey of a stereotypical modern-day high school student as he is sucked into a world peopled by vampires and other unusual beings. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:21:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_309222225.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_309222225.html The Texas Historical Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation recognized Palestine as one of the 56 National Main Street Cities of the 88 Texas cities in the Texas Main Street Program. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Tyler at the Texas Downtown Association Annual meeting. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:21:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_309222051.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_309222051.html Christmas is arriving early all over Palestine, as Norwood Heights Baptist Church prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child. With the help of local volunteers, the site will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:25:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_302012559.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_302012559.html “Where the Wild Things Are” is depressing, dull and dysfunctional. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:53:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_298010215.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_298010215.html College is all about the experiences, right? That's what you hear, and I've been trying to take full advantage of that saying during my time at UT. I'm in my senior year, although I might be here for much longer (grad school, another story for another time). Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:47:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_298004810.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_298004810.html Leaving your pets outside on Halloween is not a good idea. There are plenty of tales of malicious people who tease, injure, steal, torture and even kill pets on Halloween. Not to mention that dogs and cats can scare easily with all the trick-or-treaters coming to your house. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe on Halloween: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:01:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_295230229.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_295230229.html The Preserve America/Texas Main Street Reassessment on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 was a phenomenal success. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:37:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_291043824.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_291043824.html A horrible incident occurred on the UT campus this past week. On Monday, it was made known that a student jumped to his death from the seventh floor of a parking garage in west campus. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:36:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_291043642.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_291043642.html Community and staff,Homecoming is always a special time of year when alumni come home to celebrate the heritage and history of PISD. People remember the way it used to be and discuss how everything has changed. Conversations of days past take place, the men discuss how their coaches coached them while the wives just laugh and let them talk about the glory days. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:19:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_288221952.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_288221952.html On Oct. 11, Court Drive Church of Christ officially opened the doors to its new Food Pantry and Fellowship Building. About 200 church members and visitors were in attendance for the opening ceremonies. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:18:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_281211912.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_281211912.html Before a reviewing a movie with such a titillating ad campaign and suggestive title, it is important to note that the good news for parents of teenage boys is also the bad news for teenage boys, namely, that Megan Fox does not appear nude in the movie. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:16:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_281211721.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_281211721.html A native of Palestine who has not lived here for over 20 years recently sent me an email with “Kudos” in the subject line. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:10:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_281211155.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_281211155.html Besides its regular monthly low-cost food packages, Angel Food Ministries is offering a special Thanksgiving holiday box that can be pre-ordered for the holidays. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:42:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_277004351.html http://www.palestineherald.com/columns/local_story_277004351.html These past couple of weeks, we've been getting some surprising visits in Austin from a phenomenon most people refer to as rain. After a summer that's been nothing short of sweltering, the precipitation has provided welcome relief to our sweaty visages, and made use believe that maybe, just maybe, the world isn't about to catch on fire after all.