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The game was delayed for two hours due to lightning and storm activity in the area. Trojans shut out by Calvert in bi-district, 48-0 The Trinidad Trojans went to Penelope on Friday for a bi-district matchup against the Calvert Trojans in a rematch of last year's bi-district game, which Calvert won, 48-14. Bi-district champs: Tigers handle Commerce, 49-3 The Malakoff Tigers took their first step towards another run to State on Friday in Terrell as they took on the Tigers of Commerce. Carthage eliminates Athens, 49-14, in bi-district round JACKSONVILLE — The Athens Hornets opened their second straight playoff appearance on Friday in Jacksonville, taking on the six-time state champion and 4A powerhouse Carthage Bulldogs in the bi-district round. Photo Galleries +17 News GALLERY: Prayer Gathering at the Courthouse AUTUMN OWENS/WD PHOTOS Updated Jul 6, 2020 +29 Tulsa Trump rally and protests Jun 20, 2020 +41 News GALLERY: Weatherford High School Graduation AUTUMN OWENS/WD PHOTOS Jun 15, 2020 COUPON DEALS NEWSPAPER ADS This Week's Circulars Obituaries Shiflet, Betty Services for Betty Jean Shiflet, age 89, of Palestine, are 2:00p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Elkhart with Pastor Jason Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Park. Leave online condolences, visit www.rhonefuneralhome.com. MENDIOLA, Noelia CARTER, Loyce MOODY, Joe DICKSON, Helen Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented Articles Anderson County reports first COVID death Classroom closures may continue in fall COLUMN: Blackout Day 2020 observed in Palestine A record 12 new COVID cases reported Friday; free testing Wednesday Local COVID cases hit record highs 16 new cases of COVID reported in Anderson County Tuesday Elkhart's Firehouse Cafe tasty retreat Onalaska officer arrested for official oppression Masks are now mandatory in Anderson County PHS graduate killed in boating accident Images Videos Commented Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Sports UIL implements new changes Football schedule preview: Palestine Wildcats Spinning a yarn: Sometimes even the best fishing tales and theories just don’t add up More Sports News Editorials COLUMN: Blackout Day 2020 observed in Palestine PHP EDITORIAL: Global pandemic needs global response OPINION: ANOTHER VIEW: Keep for-profit operators out of juvenile justice More Editorials Lifestyles +2 The 'Vettes return to Dogwood Trails Beijing falls TRAVEL COLUMN: Beetles, drought browning Sierra Nevada vistas More Lifestyles News Community Elkhart's Firehouse Cafe tasty retreat Campers consider COVID-19 on Mars Public invited to Call to Prayer More Community News Other Publications F&R Living June 2020 A special supplement to the Palestine Herald-Press focusing on Farm and Ranch Living in East Texas. F&R Living May 2020 A special supplement to the Palestine Herald-Press focusing on Farm and Ranch Living in East Texas. F&R Living April 2020 A special supplement to the Palestine Herald-Press focusing on Farm and Ranch Living in East Texas. Palestine Magazine Summer Edition A special supplement to the Palestine Herald-Press focusing on the community of Palestine an… F&R Living March 2020 A special supplement to the Palestine Herald-Press focusing on Farm and Ranch Living in East Texas. F&R Living February 2020 A special supplement to the Palestine Herald-Press focusing on Farm and Ranch Living in East Texas. Palestine Magazine Spring Edition A special supplement to the Palestine Herald-Press focusing on the community of Palestine an… F&R Living January 2020 A special supplement to the Palestine Herald-Press focusing on Farm and Ranch Living in East Texas. 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LOCAL EVENTS Around Texas Jacksonville: New guide helps visitors navigate local shops, eateries, lodging Veteran settling in Parker County after 21 years in Marine Corps Officials detail mask order, hospital capacity National News +2 Virus toll unclear in nation’s nursing homes Updated Jul 8, 2020 Concern flares in small Massachusetts town over racial incident Updated Jul 3, 2020 Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against petition for COVID-19 precautions at Trump rally Jun 19, 2020 Oklahoma State purges racist governor’s name Jun 19, 2020 Small cities, towns also need police reform Jun 10, 2020 Letter to the high school class of 2020 Jun 7, 2020 Stay up to date on COVID-19 Get Breaking News Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Sign-up First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise the...