Residential Burn Permits No Longer Issued

Burning of "Domestic Waste", which includes grass clippings, leaves, and branches is not allowed under Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations if collection for such waste is available.

The Compost site located at 1630 N. Spr...

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Holiday Closure

Citywide Fall Cleanup

Smoking Ordinance

Smoking shall be prohibited in all places of employment and enclosed public places as well as the following locations:

• Boarding and waiting areas of public transportation facilities;
• City parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas.

Smoking is prohibited within...

See Click Fix

With SeeClickFix from CivicPlus, you'll enable staff to promptly respond to resident inquiries and requests and empower community members to collaborate with local leaders on area improvements.

List of National Night Out 2023 Block Parties

For your convenience, here is a list of all of the registered block parties taking place on National Night Out on October 3, 2023. 

District# 1

Hampton Chase Apartments - 1020 Turner Dr – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Old Town at Calhoun Par...

PPD Arrests Three in Organized Theft Ring

Palestine, Texas (August 11, 2023) – Three Flint, Michigan residents were arrested on charges related to Organized Retail Crime.  

On August 09, 2023, at approximately 4:44 pm, Officers with the Palestine Police Department responded to W...

Three Arrested After Stabbing

Palestine, Texas (August 2, 2023) – Three people are in jail, and one person is in critical but stable condition following an early morning altercation in Palestine that escalated into a stabbing.

On August 1, 2023, at approximately 02:20 a.m., Officers wi...

Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Arrests

At approximately 2:40 a.m. on July 22nd, Palestine Police Officer Brandon Martin attempted a traffic stop on a white Chrysler passenger car on Link Street near Palestine Avenue. Officer Martin observed Scotty Ostrander, 36, of Palestine, driving the vehic...

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure, Arrest

Palestine, Texas (July 17, 2023) – At approximately midnight, on Thursday, July 13th, Officer B. Martin initiated a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. Palestine Avenue on a vehicle with a defective brake lamp. The vehicle came to a stop in the 1100 block...

Important! Active Shooter Training Notice

 Important Training Notice!  Don't be Alarmed!

??Monday, July 31st, at Westwood Elementary, at 8:00 a.m.??

Westwood ISD Police Department, in coordination with other Anderson County Law Enforcement agencies, will be conducting an a...

Palestine Police Arrest Fleeing Suspect

Palestine Police Arrest Fleeing Suspect

Palestine, Texas (June 28, 2023) – On the evening of Monday, June 26th, the Palestine Police Department received an alert from the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office that a Nissan Altima driven by a ...

Palestine Police Arrest Houston County Suspect in Stolen Vehicle

Palestine, Texas (June 15, 2023) – On June 10, 2023, at 11:18 a.m., Officers with the Palestine Police Department received information from a complainant from Houston County who reported that her son may be in Palestine with her stolen vehicle. The compla...

Palestine Police Apprehend Robbery Suspect Minutes After Incident

Palestine, Texas (June 14, 2023) – On June 11, 2023, at 5:16am, a victim called 911 to report that he was “carjacked” in the parking lot of Jucy’s Hamburgers at 2702 W. Oak St. in Palestine, TX. The victim reported that he was sitting in his vehicle in th...

Police Investigating Deceased Male Found Near Palestine Mall

PALESTINE, Texas (June 7, 2023) Police are investigating the death of a man after his body was found near the Palestine Mall Wednesday morning. 

Around 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning, emergency services were dispatched to the parking lot ...

Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week

National Public Safety Communicators Week is here (April 9-15)!

This special week is dedicated to honoring the unsung heroes behind the scenes - our incredible dispatchers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. 

To celebrate their dedica...

Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week

???? National Public Safety Communicators Week is here (April 9-15)! ????

This special week is dedicated to honoring the unsung heroes behind the scenes - our incredible dispatchers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. 

To celebrate th...

Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week

National Public Safety Communicators Week is here (April 9-15)!

This special week is dedicated to honoring the unsung heroes behind the scenes - our incredible dispatchers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. 

To celebrate their dedica...

Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week

???? National Public Safety Communicators Week is here (April 9-15)! ????

This special week is dedicated to honoring the unsung heroes behind the scenes - our incredible dispatchers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. ????

To celebrate their d...

Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week

???? National Public Safety Communicators Week is here (April 9-15)! ????

This special week is dedicated to honoring the unsung heroes behind the scenes - our incredible dispatchers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. ????

To celebrate their d...

Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week

This special week is dedicated to honoring the unsung heroes behind the scenes - our incredible dispatchers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. To celebrate their dedication and commitment, we will be showcasing a daily feature on a differen...

Silver Alert

UPDATE (April 6, 2023 - 10:52 a.m.) Joy Edwards was dropped off in Buffalo, Texas last night. Please see the updated image below.

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April 6, 2023 - A Silver Alert has been issued for Joy ...

Palestine Man in Custody Following Standoff

PALESTINE, Texas (March 8, 2023)-One Suspect is in jail following a twelve-hour standoff with law enforcement that began early Wednesday morning.  

Just before 2 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8th, Officers from the Palestine Police Department were disp...

Police Investigating Murder, Seeking Wanted Suspect

PALESTINE, Texas (March 3, 2023) - A Houston Man is wanted for Murder after a Palestine woman was shot and killed Thursday night.

Just before 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 2nd, Officers from the Palestine Police Department were dispatched to a residence in th...

Police Investigating Deceased Person Found in Creek

PALESTINE, Texas (February 26, 2023) – Just after 5:30 pm on Sunday, February 26th, Officers from the Palestine Department responded to a wooded area off of Highway 155 near Loop 256 after a landowner observed what appeared to be a body in a cre...

Warrant Service Leads to Drug Bust

PALESTINE, Texas (February 8, 2023) - A Palestine man is in jail after being found in possession of a large amount of suspected methamphetamine during a warrant arrest Wednesday morning.Just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8th, Corporal Allen with th...

Palestine Man Arrested After Fleeing on Bicycle

Palestine Man Arrested After Fleeing on Bicycle

PALESTINE, Texas (February 8, 2023) - One man is in custody after causing a disturbance and fleeing from Police on a bicycle Monday afternoon. 

Just after 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 6th, a PPD Off...

Palestine Police Arrest Vehicle Burglary Suspect

PALESTINE, Texas (January 24, 2023) - A Palestine man is in jail following a reported vehicle burglary Tuesday afternoon. 

Just after 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24th, Officers from the Palestine Police Department responded to the 900 block of C...

Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship with a Student

PALESTINE, Texas (January 12, 2023) – A Palestine High School teacher was arrested for an improper relationship with a student. 

On Wednesday, January 12th, the Palestine Police Department received an initial report of an improper relati...

PPD Arrests Two After Child Abuse Investigation

PALESTINE, Texas (Jan. 9, 2023)-Two Palestine residents are in jail for Injury to a Child and other charges following an investigation by the Palestine Police Department. 

Just before 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6^th, Officer Brandenberger from th...

Two Individuals Wanted

*Update*- Manning has turned himself in and is in custody at the Houston County Jail.These individuals are wanted in connection to the recent convenience store robberies in Palestine.Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Dantrell Beasley or Ja'Mau...

Palestine Police Arrest Burglary Suspect

PALESTINE, Texas (November 1, 2022) – The Palestine Police Department has arrested a burglar who was caught in the act early Saturday morning. 

Just after 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 29th, Officers from the Palestine Police Department responded...

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Week of September 22, 2023 - September 28, 2023

09/22/23

Warrant Arrest: Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Louisiana Street and identified the driver as Alfonso Davis. Davis was found to have an outstanding warrant from Palestine Municipal Court for Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Da...

Week of September 15, 2023 - September 21, 2023

09/15/23

Aggravated Sexual Assault: Officers were dispatched to the University of Texas-Palestine Campus in reference to a sex offense. Upon arrival, officers received a complaint from the reporting party of a sexual assault that occurred in the city limit...

Week of September 8, 2023 - September 14, 2023

09/08/23

Warrant Arrest: Officers conducted a traffic stop near the parking lot of Whataburger and identified the driver as Christopher Smith. Smith was found to have outstanding warrants from Anderson County Sheriff's Office for Theft of Property...

Week of September 1, 2023 - September 7, 2023

09/01/23

Assault: Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Cedar Street in reference to a Terroristic Threat. Upon arrival, officers received a complaint that one party assaulted another. An assault by physical contact offense report was filed on behal...

Week of August 25, 2023 - August 31, 2023

08/25/23

Assault: Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of W. Lacy Street in reference to an Assault. Upon arrival, officers received a complaint from the reporting party that she had been assaulted by her spouse. After an investigation was completed, ...

Week of August 18, 2023 - August 24, 2023

08/18/23

Deadly Conduct: Officers were dispatched to the intersection of S Jackson Street and Campbell Street in reference to an Assault in Progress. Upon arrival, officers contacted one of the involved parties, who advised another subject discharged a fir...

Week of August 12, 2023 - August 17, 2023

08/12/23

Driving While Intoxicated: Officers responded to Whataburger in reference to a parking lot accident. Officers spoke with the driver and identified him as Issac Thomas. Officers observed Thomas displayed signs of intoxication, and after a D.W.I. in...

Week of August 05, 2023- August 11, 2023

08/05/23

Traffic Stop with Arrest: Officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Main Street and N Sycamore Street. The driver was identified as Zaid Jackson, and he was found to display signs of intoxication. After a Driving While Intoxicated i...

Week of July 27, 2023- August 4, 2023

07/27/23

Theft: Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of McClellan Street in reference to a Theft. Officers received a complaint regarding the theft of a cell phone. A theft offense report was filed on behalf of the victim. 

Deceased Person: Of...

Week of July 21, 2023 - July 26, 2023

July 21, 2023

Driving While Intoxicated: Officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of N Church St and Hodges St. After an investigation was complete, the driver, identified as Christopher Chapman, was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxi...

Week of July 14th - July 20, 2023

07/14/23

Warrant Arrest: During a traffic stop at Link St and Palestine Ave, Officers arrested the driver identified as Jeremiah Ling for a Municipal Court warrant for Theft under $100.00. Arrestee was transported and booked in without incident at ACSO.

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Week of July 7, 2023 to July 12, 2023

What you're about to read represents only a small snapshot of the numerous calls that our police officers receive each day. Dive in, gain perspective, and remember: for every story you read, there are countless others playing out every day.

July 7...

Citywide Fall Cleanup

CITYWIDE FALL CLEANUP

The City of Palestine will have the Fall CityWide CleanUp on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

City of Palestine Transfer Station 517 ACR 3694, Off Hwy 79

No Charge for one 16" Trailer or 2 Truck-Sized Loads Per Househo...

Utility Pricing Updates

Pursuant to Ordinance No. O-22-23, the monthly water rates or charges to be charged by the city for treated water furnished to its consumers in the city shall be as follows:

The minimum monthly charge for the first 2,000 gallons shall be based on the size ...

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