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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City Hall Renovations

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...

The Library is Moving

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.

General Election

The deadline to register to vote for the May 6th General Election is April 6th.  Voters may register at the Anderson County Elections Office located at 703 N. Mallard, Suite 116, Palestine, Texas or go to https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vot...

Warrant Resolution Month

The Municipal Court will be running a warrant resolution campaign from March 1st - March 31st.  The court will waive the $50 warrant fee during the campaign.  Defendants who have warrants, but are unable to pay in full, are encouraged to...

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

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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...

PPD Arrests Registered Sex Offender for Indecency with a Child

PALESTINE, Texas (August 29, 2022)- A Palestine man has been arrested after he exposed himself to multiple children Sunday evening. 

Just before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 28th, PPD Officers responded to the 2100 block of W. Point Tap in referenc...

Two Men Arrested During Animal Cruelty Investigation

PALESTINE, Texas (August 17, 2022)- Two men have been jailed after an Officer observed over a dozen animals in awful living conditions at a residence. 

Shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17th, Animal control was notified that there wer...

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Resurfacing Range Rd

Resurfacing Range Rd

Please be advised the resurfacing of Range Rd will begin today (March 27) and continue into next week, weather permitting. 

The road will remain open for traffic.

Annual Algae Bloom

• Lake Palestine water has inherently high levels of geosmin due to the age of the lake and the amount of natural organic matter, which contributes to the production of geosmin. The water is safe to drink and continues to meet or exceed all Federal and Stat...

What is causing the dirt-like taste in our city's drinking water?

Geosmin

What is Geosmin?

Geosmin is one of the most common, naturally occurring, taste and odor producing organic compounds found in drinking water supplies. It is a compound produced by bacteria in soil and algae found in surface water. It imparts an earth...

Utility Pricing Updates

Pursuant to Ordinance No. O-29-22, 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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