http://www.palestineherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:36:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_164233832.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_164233832.html Summer does not officially begin until next Sunday, but, for all practical purposes, the dog days are here in Texas and will remain in effect through September.Every year, unfortunately, there are numerous tragic heat-related deaths in Texas and throughout the U.S.Many of those deaths likely could have been avoided with some basic precautions. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:14:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_157211452.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_157211452.html Cancer touches so many lives and doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care how old you are, if you are rich or poor, or your nationality.The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 1.4 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Cancer is the second most common cause of death, exceeded only by heart disease. In the United States, cancer accounts for about one out of four deaths. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:04:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_279000543.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_279000543.html Some might say true community is somewhat of a lost art, but on Tuesday Palestine residents and others throughout Texas have the opportunity to come together for the overall good of all law-abiding citizens. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:42:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_264224410.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_264224410.html Yesterday morning I was greeted with a cool breeze from the north as I left my house and walked to my vehicle. Yes, it was a hint of things to come and for all outdoorsmen, just a taste of our favorite time of the year. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:23:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_255032524.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_255032524.html It’s been 2,557 days since terrorists flew a pair of hijacked airliners into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:17:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_236221918.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_236221918.html Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:50:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_222215005.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_222215005.html Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:58:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_215225823.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_215225823.html Like much of Texas, Anderson County is locked in the dog days of an exceptionally dry summer.Since June 1, the City of Palestine has received a grand total of 1 inch of rainfall. The 30-year average total in Palestine during the months of June and July (1971 through 2000) is 7.08 inches.It would be nice to say relief is on the way, but, with history as our guide, that’s likely not the case. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:35:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_208233710.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_208233710.html We hear it over and again. If we did not know better, we could begin to accept the statement as fact: “There is nothing to do in Palestine.” Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_202010301.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_202010301.html Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:55:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_195005718.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_195005718.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:43:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_188004352.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_188004352.html We have a real jewel in our community in the Palestine Public Library and all the programs it offers area residents year round. At the library, you can find valuable programs for every age group from toddlers to senior citizens. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:30:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_180223135.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_180223135.html As our nation’s birthday approaches, many of us will hang our flags outside our houses, break out our red, white and blue shirts, and watch fireworks displays set to stirring music. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_173233045.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_173233045.html If the politicians are serious about reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign oil and also cutting emissions, then there are some simple steps they could take to help achieve those goals beyond the hyperbole spewing out of Washington. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:34:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_166234021.html http://www.palestineherald.com/editorials/local_story_166234021.html Today is the day we salute fathers across this nation.A special salute should be given to all of the dads; the men who had a game of catch with their sons even though their arms were tired from a hard day of work; the men who folded themselves in half to fit in a half-sized chair to have “afternoon tea” with their daughters.