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PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – The City of Palestine announced on Wednesday they are mourning the death of District 3 council member and Mayor Pro Tem Vicky Chivers. The city said that Chivers passed on Tuesday, and had served as council member for District 3 since 2002. “Ms. Chivers been a constant in our city government […]

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In preparation for moving, the Palestine Public Library will close on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 6:00 pm and will reopen on June 1, 2023, at its new location at 502 N. Queen Street. For more information, please call 903-729-4121.

The NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the NWS, National Weather Service, has issued a "Flood Warning" alert event for flooding today until tomorrow:. The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...Neches River Near Neches affecting Houston, Cherokee and Anderson Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast....FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River Near Neches. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain. Ranchers that may have livestock and equipment in the river bottoms should move them to higher ground. Expect minor flooding of the boat ramp. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 13.1 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to continue to decrease to around 12.1 feet by this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 06/24/2015.

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A man was arrested in Henderson County on Monday for having seven outstanding warrants. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said Sgt. Patrick Johnson and Deputy Jonathan Barrios went to a residence to try to arrest Darryl Hodge, who was wanted on several warrants. Law enforcement arrived at North Saint Paul […]

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There are 2 high school ⚽ games in Palestine. The Carthage High School soccer team will have a game with Palestine High School on March 23, 2023, 18:00:00 CST. The Carthage High School soccer team will have a game with Palestine High School on March 23, 2023, 18:00:00 CST.

The customer service, development service, and municipal court windows will be undergoing construction on Friday, April 14th through Sunday, April 16th for the installation of new ADA-compliant countertops. Due to the construction, the City Hall lobby as well as the customer service, development service, and municipal court windows will be closed. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, April 17th.

ELKHART, Texas (KTRE) - Tell us what it’s like to be on a state championship team. Alyssa Alcorta - “It feels really good. You feel like it’s like it doesn’t happen very often for some people. So it’s like, knowing that you’re part of this team is like, it makes you feel so much more better, more accomplished,” she said.

TEAGUE, Texas (KWTX) - Deputies in Freestone County seized nine firearms, including one reported stolen, while executing a warrant Friday. The Freestone County Sheriff’s Office conducted an arrest and search warrant shortly after 5 p.m. Mar. 17 west of Teague. Multiple agencies initiated contact with the suspect upon arriving...

ELKHART, Texas (KTRE) - The Elkhart High School girls powerlifting team was recognized Wednesday during a special pep rally after winning the state title at last weekend’s meet in Frisco. Head Coach Ricky Rodriguez shared his thoughts on the win. “We’re extremely excited,” he said. “We got a lot...

GRAPELAND – After being named the lone finalist for the job of Grapeland Independent School District (GISD) Superintendent Finalist, Dr. David Maass had to wait the state-mandated 21 days before he could be officially offered the position. At a GISD board meeting held Monday, March 20, he was offered and accepted the position.

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — The northbound lane of South Highway 198 at the Clear Creek Bridge in Henderson County is closed for repairs. According to TxDOT, crews will begin to work on bridge repairs on the northern part of the bridge near the log cabin area just north of Malakoff.

JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - Always A1 Beauty School is owned by Jacksonville high school graduate, Alex Smith. She always had a passion for beauty and wanted to pursue a career in cosmetology. “When I went to high school I noticed that we didn’t have that program when I was in...

JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – A 36-year-old man died in a crash on State Highway 135 south of Jacksonville on Thursday afternoon, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. At 5:53 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, Matthew John Brown, 36 of Gilmer, was going south on State Highway 135 in a 2009 Toyota Corolla, according to […]

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Gilmer man is dead after a head-on wreck in Cherokee County. According to a DPS report, Matthew John Brown, 36, was driving north on SH 135 about five and a half miles southwest of Jacksonville Thursday. The report said Tommy Wayne Kerzee, 51, of Jacksonville, was traveling south when the two collided head-on.

Despite a pair of solo home runs in the first inning, the Mexia softball team lost a 20-4 decision to Elkhart in a District 20-3A game at Ladycat Field on Friday, March 17. The game was stopped after five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule. After Elkhart scored a run in the top of the first, the Ladycats came back in a strong way in the home half of the inning. Jaley Rodriguez and Gwen Johnson belted backto- back solo home runs to give Mexia a 2-1 lead. Both deposited pitches over the fence in left centerfield. But that was the highlight for...

RUSK – The March 17 departure of its two newest police officers has local officials stepping up efforts to fill positions on the Rusk police force. The department is now at seven officers, including Police Chief Scott Heagney. “It’s certainly going to make things difficult, but we have been...

LATEXO – Latexo High School students took away a number of awards in the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association State Meet in San Antonio last week, highlighting their consistent performance and excellence in mathematics, steered by Latexo math teacher Audrey Cravens. This is the 11th year the Latexo...

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 0 Number killed: 1. Date & Time: 03/16/2023 at 5:53 PM. Location: State Highway 135, 5.6 miles southwest of Jacksonville, Texas. Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph. Weather Condition: Clear. Road Conditions: Dry. Vehicle 1: 2009 Toyota Corolla. Vehicle 2: 2011 Chevrolet...