Mary Rainwater

Day spa continues growth with move to new location

By MARY RAINWATER The Palestine Herald PALESTINE — Starting out in 2004 as a “one-woman” operation in an old 8x12 file room, Palestine native Jamie Pettiette-Rhone began achieving her dream of bringing a state-of-the-art day...

Psychiatrist starts practice in Palestine

By MARY RAINWATER The Palestine Herald PALESTINE — Newcomer psychiatrist Dr. Vernon Johnson has jumped in to his job with both feet. After 14 years at a practice in Sherman, the East Texas native was persuaded to make a move to...

Student’s toy drive benefits crisis center

In preparation for his attendance at a People to People Student Leadership Summit at Harvard University in Boston, Mass., Palestine Middle School eighth grade student Alec Meyers was asked to develop a service project in his...

PJSL's Reagan Park project progressing

By MARY RAINWATER The Palestine Herald PALESTINE — When members of the Palestine Junior Service League determined to adopt its Reagan Park Project in 2007, they set a goal to raise $100,000 to revamp the popular park’s play...

Winter weather awareness urged by meteorologists

With winter weather on the horizon, the National Weather Service and the Governor's Division of Emergency Management are partnering to spread the word about winter weather hazards and safety procedures.

Alumni association to hold 1st annual meeting

Since the Palestine High School Alumni Association formed in January, members of the organization have remained busy fulfilling their mission “to support the students, faculty and administration to further strengthen the...

Grant to help Elkhart schools

By MARY RAINWATER The Palestine Herald ELKHART — To support the school’s math and science programs, Elkhart Elementary School administrators received a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil Education Alliance program Tuesday. Gary...

Three honored at Blue Star Memorial Marker ceremony

Our Town By MARY RAINWATER The Palestine Herald Lawton Bomar, Ouida Gray and Staff Sgt. Kevin Henderson recently attended a ceremony dedicating the Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker on N. Link Street near the post office...

Neches school getting new language program

By MARY RAINWATER The Palestine Herald NECHES — To increase the language opportunities presented its students, Neches Elementary School administrators are working to bring the RosettaStone® Classroom software to its campus....

Bone marrow donors still sought for 3-year-old Emma Routh

By MARY RAINWATER The Palestine Herald PALESTINE — Since 3-year-old Palestine resident Emma Routh was diagnosed with Fanconi Anemia in June, her mother Brandy Routh has dropped everything to find a bone marrow donor and save...

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