A fire at Baze Chemical Plant, on FM 323, off Highway 84, late Saturday is under investigation. The origin had not been released as of Monday.

A fire has been reported at Baze Chemical Plant on FM 323 off Highway 84. All roads around the plant are blocked at this time and evacuation of the surrounding area has been ordered. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Dollar Tree shoppers and employees received a shock this evening when a pickup truck drove through the front door of the store located in the Palestine Plaza.

Palestine Chick-fil-A is one of 12 locations hosting a Baked Goods for Backpacks Oct. 26 through Oct. 31 to benefit the East Texas Food Bank’s BackPack Program.

President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden are intensifying their efforts to persuade uncommitted voters to pick sides in the closing days of the presidential election campaign.

The Palestine Police Department is joining forces with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to host a prescription pill disposal this Saturday, Oct. 24.

Carter BloodCare is experiencing a “critically low” blood supply in East Texas and elsewhere within its region, which also covers parts of North and Central Texas. Carter announced 500 more donations of all blood types are needed each day to avoid delays in critical healthcare services. 

Gov. Greg Abbott has been named Best Governor In The Nation in a new study conducted by Laffer Associates, a consulting firm run by Arduin and conservative economists Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore, and the American Legislative Exchange Council.

Dara Llorens dreamed of owning a coffee shop when working at a Starbucks in Austin almost 20 years ago. Her dream finally came true this month when she opened Crepes & Coffee in The Plaza on Crockett Road, but with fresh ingredients and top-rate coffees and drinks, no one is mistaking it…

Chick-fil-A Palestine, located at the intersection of the TX-256 Loop and Crockett Road, is slated to open for business Thursday, Oct. 22.

Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor passed the last jail inspection of his career on Friday, Oct. 16.

Office Depot is the latest of Palestine’s large retailers to shutter, following Bealls and J.C. Penney earlier this year. Office Depot announced its Nov. 14 closure this month with a large closing sale sign across its storefront at 2117 S. Loop 256. 

The City of Palestine maintains four lakes within the city limits: Blue Lake, Lower Lake, Upper Lake and Wolf Creek Lake.

The Piney Wood Fine Arts Association is hosting its ninth annual Octoberfest Saturday at The Barn at Hickory Creek featuring the award-winning polka band, Brave Combo.

The United Methodist Church of Frankston hosts the Lord’s Acre Harvest Festival, the 35th annual country store and auction, offering two days of shopping this year.

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a telephone scam targeting sex offenders living within Anderson County.

Early voting for the General Election begins Tuesday, Oct. 13. Early voting will be held through Friday, Oct. 30 at the Anderson County Courthouse Annex, 703 Mallard St, Suite 116 in Palestine.

Claudia Swisher loves casting her ballot in person on Election Day, but this year COVID-19 health concerns are keeping her away from the polls.

Palestine residents needing to get rid of their unwanted items will have the opportunity to do so at the next citywide fall cleanup day in November.

Blue paint splattered across the Anderson County GOP Office exterior Saturday night indicates an uptick in suspected politically-motivated damage and theft affecting both major parties.

Gov. Greg Abbott Wednesday issued an Executive Order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials. In hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, County Judges will be able to opt their county into opening bars beginning Oct. 14,…

Palestine will celebrate the 37th Annual National Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight, Oct. 6 sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Palestine Police Department.

Five girls in Anderson County will soon accomplish an honor that other women and girls have never attained — the Eagle Scout Award, the highest achievement in scouting. 

Palestine Main Street is taking applications for the ninth annual Palestine Art Tracks Sculpture Trail.

The court has ruled the city of Palestine lost any rights to appeal in the Sanderson Farm Lone Star Equipment case based on a procedural mistake, not on the merits of the case.

Palestine is turning pink for breast cancer awareness in a different way this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A two vehicle crash resulted in the deaths of a man and woman around 9:50 a.m. Friday on SH-19 approximately six miles south of the city of Athens in Henderson County.

J. Kirk Davis of Palestine knows why his parents, along with millions of others in their generation, earned the title of The Greatest Generation. He shares the story of Capt. Charles W. and Ruth Davis in a book, The Hero & the Beauty, which honors their selfless determination, valor, and…

Ryan Tolliver, investigator with the Anderson County District Attorney’s office for the past six years, has been named Oakwood’s new police chief.

What issues will determine your vote for President? The coronavirus pandemic, economic recovery, racial equality, climate change, healthcare reform or public safety?

Landowners in Anderson, Freestone, Houston, Madison, Trinity and Walker counties are being sought to form a working group to assess flooding trends in their respective areas.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many businesses are marketing products and services donned with pink ribbons to show financial support for breast cancer charity groups and organizations. While this is a legitimate practice, be on the lookout for dishonest businesses wh…

Small business owners seeking a way to recover from the emergency economic shutdown can learn about helpful resources in an upcoming webinar.

Anderson County reported 10 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

The Action Fund of Anderson County is taking applications through Friday, Oct. 9 to help local 501(c)3 non-profit organizations for their next round of grant funding.