http://www.palestineherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:28:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_319023001.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_319023001.html Unfortunately, there occurred last week another event that will go down in American history as a “Where were you when…” moment. The first, of course, was the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. This second event was, terrifyingly, more close to home. I’m talking about the tragic shootings that took place at Fort Hood. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:24:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_319022537.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_319022537.html Community and staff,It is hard to fathom how close we are to the holidays. Just yesterday, or so it seems, we began the school year. Time flies when you are having fun, and that is exactly what we are doing in PISD, having a good time celebrating all the good things happening. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:24:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_319022400.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_319022400.html There’s a line in the Lynrd Skynrd song Tuesday’s Gone that says, “And I don’t know where I’m going, I just want to be left alone.”Many times have I had those same sentiments. Don’t bother me, just leave me alone. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_316234149.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_316234149.html The Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Heritage Trails Program, a tourism initiative that helps Texas communities promote tourism and foster community leadership through historic preservation, is encouraging travelers to see East Texas’s fall foliage. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:59:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_314205920.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_314205920.html Here is a great opportunity to stock up on books to carry you through until the library reopens. The Fall Friends Book Sale at the Civic Center starts tomorrow, Thursday at 4 p.m. for Library Friends members (you can join on the spot for as little as $10). Friday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. is another special pre-sale event before opening to the public at 10 a.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and all day Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. the book sale is open to all. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:22:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_314202353.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_314202353.html Wednesday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day, a day set aside to honor all those who have served in our military forces. Well, what makes them special that they should be honored? Their service? Their sacrifices? The veterans themselves? Just what is, or what makes, a veteran? Perhaps if you knew the stories of a few of them you might understand better. These stories are true, and either I was there when they happened or they were confirmed by witnesses. They all speak to the character of our veterans, the people that we honor November 11th. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:01:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_312030149.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_312030149.html Last week, a tragedy occurred. I was on my laptop (a five-year-old Toshiba), working on a monstrous, and ridiculous, project involving Twitter for my Theories of Mass Communication class, when the screen of my computer froze. I couldn't move the mouse, couldn't do anything. I freaked out. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:58:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_312025944.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_312025944.html What a great week in PISD! There is no doubt that this week was as exciting as the week this community voted “yes” and passed the construction bond in May — the first time that had happened for 21 years. Over the past five to six months, the district has been working hand-in-hand with our architect and builder in designing our new buildings. On Thursday, the board of trustees and guests were elated to witness all their hard work arranged into a slide show and played to music. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:57:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_312025803.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_312025803.html Receiving freight these days reminds me of the box of chocolates quote from Forrest Gump: “You never know what you’re going to get.” Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:26:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/local_story_309222606.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_309222441.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_309222225.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_309222051.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_302012559.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_298010215.html http://www.palestineherald.com/opinion/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).