Inmate Cedric Allen Ricks, 51, was put to death Wednesday, March 11, the second execution in Texas in 2026. He was convicted of capital murder on May 8, 2014, for the 2013 stabbing deaths of his ...

For many Texans, spring break is around the corner, and those planning their travel routes and trips should take a gander at ...

Westwood Superintendent Wade Stanford has rendered his resignation effectiveTuesday, March 31. “My wife Marla and I have spent a great deal of time reflecting, discussing and then praying about this,” ...

Jamie Benn scored the go-ahead goal on a power play in the second period and Jake Oettinger stopped 25 of 26 shots as the Dallas Stars beat the ...

The first ever trip to the University Interscholastic League state championship became a reality for the Westwood Panthers.

Palestine’s annual Citywide Spring Cleanup Day has been scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1. “We encourage residents to participate in keeping our community clean and well maintained,” ...

When the debate over school vouchers dominated the Texas Capitol, Texans were told vouchers were the answer to failing schools.

Riley King, Jr., the son of Blues King Riley “B.B.” King and a native of Palestine, passed away Feb. 21 at the age of 70.

The Neches Tigers and Slocum Mustangs picked up eight selections each on the District 24-A basketball team. Slocum (27-7) had four superlatives honors in senior Carter Sbrusch as Most Valuable Player, ...

Westwood Superintendent Wade Stanford has rendered his resignation effective Tuesday, March 31. Westwood Independent School Board President Jeff Cooper confirmed Tuesday, March 10 the announcement was ...

The Westwood Panthers junior Sebastian Lathan, Jr. said he doesn’t mind being the team’s defensive specialist.

Texas inmate Cedric Allen Ricks, 51, is scheduled to be executed Wednesday, March 11, the second Texas execution in 2026. Ricks has been on death row since 2013.