AROUND TOWN
There were lots of activities and events in Palestine during the 2025 holiday season. The Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties appointed Shannon Lowery as its new Executive Director. The Palestine Community Theater had sold out performances for its fall musical“ Bonnie & Clyde” at the Texas Theater. Academy opened its doors with three days of grand opening events in late October. Halloween was celebrated with several community and church Trunk or Treats, including one at Palestine Regional Medical Center’ s Medical Office Building. Volunteers rang the bell for the Salvation Army. Santa and a Toy Soldier visited The Redlands. And the community rang in the new year at the YMCA’ s Soccer Gala fundraiser.