June 2021 | A Special Supplement to
2020 PULITZER PRIZE WINNER
2021 Readers Vote for their Local Favorites
LOOK INSIDE FOR WINNERS OF THE BEST... CHURCH CIVIC CLUB SCHOOLS BEST FAJITAS RADIO STATION CITY/COUNTY EMPLOYEE CITY/COUNTY OFFICIAL ACCOUNTANT ATTORNEY AUTOMOBILE SALES BARBER/STYLIST BOSS CHEF/COOK CHIROPRACTOR DENTIST PET GROOMER FIRE FIGHTER INSURANCE AGENT INVESTMENT BROKER JEWELER LAW ENFORCEMENT MASSAGE THERAPIST MECHANIC NURSE OPHTHALMOLOGIST PHARMACIST PHYSICAL THERAPIST MEDICAL PHYSICIAN REAL ESTATE AGENT SECRETARY VETERINARIAN WAITER/WAITRESS LOAN OFFICER PERSONAL TRAINER BAR/CLUB BARBECUE HOME COOKING BREAKFAST COFFEE DESSERTS HAMBURGER ITALIAN LUNCH MEXICAN ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES APPLIANCES AUTO PARTS BAKERY BUILDING SUPPLIES FLOOR COVERINGS JEWELRY FURNITURE GROCERY STORE
AND MORE!
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Multiple locations to serve you 24 hours a day!
We would like to thank our customers and the community for voting us the Best Towing Service of 2021 Back to Back Years
WHEN YOU BREAK DOWN, WE’RE IN TOWN 3621 N. Loop 256, Palestine, 75801 | 903-729-7934 AllianceTowingUSA.com
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100% TEXAS. 100% TEXAN. Thank you for voting us “Best Insurance Agency” in the Palestine Herald-Press 2021 Readers’ Choice contest!
Cameron Armstrong Agency Manager
Jeff Atkinson Agent
Philip Corley Agent
Robin Macon Agent
Toni Rogers, LUTCF, FSS Agent
Jessica Lusk Agent
2602 State Hwy. 155 Palestine, TX 75803
903.729.3183
TEXAS PROUD We are TEXAS PROUD of Jessica Lusk and Toni Rogers! They were both Voted “Best Insurance Agent” in the Palestine Herald-Press 2021 Readers’ Choice contest.
Jessica Lusk Agent jlusk@txfb-ins.com
Toni Rogers, LUTCF, FSS Agent trogers@txfb-ins.com
903.724.1657
903.724.5354
2602 State Hwy. 155 Palestine, TX 75803 903.729.3183 AND0620
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Voted Best Tree Service
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Top Three Dentists!
Thank you for placing your confidence with us. We treat you just like family.
Our services include
Trimming • Pruning • Disease diagnosis • Tree preservation Root fertilization • Tree removal • Cabling support Professional planting • Stump removal • Hazard assessment Lot clearing • Chipping • Firewood
Thank you for voting us Best Tree Service of 2021! We look forward to servicing your needs in the future.
Pic L to R: Rhyne, Randi, Emily, Karie, Brandy, and Amanda Elling, DDS
Amanda Elling, DDS
Porras
313 W. Parker St., Suite A 903.764.5531
TREE SERVICE
1512 E. Palestine Avenue | Palestine, TX 75801
903-724-2743 or 903-322-5531 porrastreeservice@gmail.com
Welcoming New Patients ~ Accepting Most Major Insurance
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
BEST CHIROPRACTIC CENTER!
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903-729-3772
2114 Hwy 155 • Palestine, TX 75803 www.graychiropracticpalestine.com
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” - Thomas Edison
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WINNER OF
2021 Best Florist
PERFECT
Options For All Occasions
Offering custom arrangements and delivery availability. Stay Up To Date With Us On Facebook
616 W. Oak • 903-729-0631 flowersbypatflorist.com
BEST OF ANDERSON COUNTY Apartments Hampton Chase ~ City to live in Palestine ~ Place for a date or evening out Switch ~ Church Sacred Heart Catholic Church ~ Civic Club Rotary Club of Palestine, District 5910 ~ Community festival or event Hot Pepper Festival ~ Elementary School Elkhart ~ High School Elkhart High School ~ Middle/ Junior High School Elkhart Middle School ~ Locally made wine Texas Vineyard & Smokehaus ~ Place to work Palestine Regional Medical Center ~ Radio Station 98.3 KYYK ~ County Employee Janet Whitener ~ County Official Sheriff Rudy Flores Anderson County Sheriff
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Local Attraction Texas State Railroad, Polar Express ~ Family Entertainment Venue Flamingo Bingo
BEST PEOPLE
Accountant Frank Campos, CPA ~ Attorney Jeff Coe ~ Automobile Salesperson Gonzalo Castillo - All Star Autoplex ~ Barber BJ Flippo ~ Bartender Anastacia Adkins - The Gin ~ Beautician Morgan Gilley ~ Boss Fernando Varela - All Star Ford ~ Chef or Cook Bruce Barrett - Shep’s ~ Chiropractor Dr. Coleman Gray, Gray Chiropractic ~ City Employee Mark Harcrow - PPD ~ City Official Steve Presley – Mayor ~ Counselor Jodie Barnett, LCSW Continued on page 7...
home grill
Steakhouse
Voted Best Chicken & Best Steak 2nd Best Homecooking Restaurant 3rd Best Chicken Fried Steak
**Saturday Mass Times** 5pm-English 6:30pm-Spanish **Sunday Mass Times** 6am-English 8am-English 10:30am-English 1pm-Spanish 503 N. Queen St.
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EVERY PROJECT MATTERS!
CUSTOM DESIGNS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.
Best Farm & Ranch Supply Store
BEST MUFFLER SHOP ~ 2ND IN MACHINE SHOP ~ ~ 3RD IN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ~ Come see us for your:
• Livestock Supplies • Pet Supplies• Dog & Cat Food • Garden Seed & Plants • Lawn and Garden Products • Home Insect Control • Insecticides & Herbicides • Deer Plot Seeds & Attractants • Gopher and Mole Control • Hog Traps and a whole lot more.
IRON GATE FEED 936 West Oak • 903-729-5232 “Probably the most convenient feed store in town”
M UFF L E R R J (903) 731-4478
1917 W OAK ST #4029 • PALESTINE, TX 75801
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Best Cleaning Service
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Thanks to those who voted for us and to all our valued customers.
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
L & M Cleaning Service 712 W. Palestine Ave. • 903-723-0939
THANK YOU For Voting Us
BEST BAIL BONDS
Honest, Respectful, Courteous Service
Call 903-723-FREE (3733)
Gerald Morris Bondsman | License #113
DON’T GET STUCK BEHIND BARS! We take Pride in our Quality Workmanship
Dentist Dr. Jim Herrington ~ Best Event Planner & Wedding Coordinator Linda Dickens ~ Fire Fighter Jeff Cooper, Palestine ~ Herald-Press Columnist Mike Thomason - Near As I Can Tell ~ Insurance Agent Toni Rogers, Texas Farm Bureau ~ Investment Broker Brick Parsons, Parsons Wealth Management ~ Law Enforcement Officer Matt Kerr, PPD ~ Loan Officer Jessica Jones, Commercial Bank of Texas ~ Massage Therapist Holly Studdard ~ Mechanic Aaron Anderson, All Star Ford ~ Medical Physician Dr. Brandy Ricard ~ Nail Technician Vicky Davis, Happy Nails ~ Nurse Alana Varela - Gold Eye Clinic ~ Optometrist Dr. Gold, Gold Eye Clinic ~ Orthodontist James Orthodontics ~
Personal Trainer Katie Carter - Camp Gladiator ~ Pet Groomer Posh Paws ~ Pharmacist Lane Vannoy - Hometown Pharmacy ~ Physical Therapist Rachel Coker, Choice Home Health ~ Real Estate Agent Jodi Harding - Combined Associates ~ School Principal Greg Herring, Elkhart Intermediate ~ Administrative Assistant Angela Howell - Ben E. Keith ~ Veterinarian Dr. John Morton, Brookhollow ~ BEST RESTAURANT Bar/Club Pint and Barrel Drafthouse ~ Barbecue Shep’s ~ Best Home Cooking Restaurant Harcat & Lou’s ~ Best Overall Restaurant Little Mexico ~ Breakfast Jocelyn’s Donuts ~ Chicken Home Grill Steakhouse ~ Chicken Fried Steak Cotton Patch ~ Cup of Coffee Cream & Coffee ~ Continued on page 13...
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
2021
Thomason named Best Columnist “Near As I Can Tell” columns inspire readers
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Palestine Herald-Press
Charles lovelady
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ichael Thomason was announced Best Columnist for the Readers Choice Awards of 2021. Thomason is the author of the column, “Near As I Can Tell” in the Palestine HeraldPress and also owns Ranger Air & Heat, located here in Palestine.
Thomason is married to his wife, Judy, and has four children— Scott, Steven, Jennifer and Christina as well as five grandchildren with one on the way. “It’s a privilege to be able to contribute to this paper, and I am grateful to
Michael Thomason, author of “Near As I Can Tell.” the readers and voters,” Thomason stated. “Thank you and keep reading!” “Near As I Can Tell” prints in the Palestine HeraldPress, which is distributed each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Remodeling & Home Maintenance Best Painting Company Residential and Commerical
*Interior Painting *Ceramic Tile *Carpentry *Drywall: Tape, Float & Texture
2nd in Best Roofing Contractor
*Roofing *House Leveling *Metal & Shingle *Bathroom Remodeling *Power Washing: Driveways & Exterior Siding *Make Ready
3890 Hwy 19 South, Palestine TX 75801
903-729-5634 For quick service, call 903-729-5634
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HOMETOWN PHARMACY Locally Owned, Locally Loved Since 2004
Layne Vannoy Voted 2021 BEST PHARMACIST
We appreciate your continued recognition as the BEST PHARMACY, and we will continue to earn your business.
Voted
Convenient Drive Thru! Visit us for all your pharmacy needs!
Open 7 Days a Week
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MORE ITEMS THAN EVER!
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BEST W O E R R K I F STANDS
Thank you Anderson County!
Visit Our New Indoor Location
5702 SH19, Palestine. Towards Elkhart from Palestine, right-hand side. Shop & Stay Cool With Us!
NO SHORTAGE OF FIREWORKS! Pictured: Ryker & Ainslie Defore
As always, we are proud to offer a discount to all Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responders in gratitude for your service and sacrifice. Stay Safe & God Bless!
Serving Your Families’ Needs For 37 Years! Two locations to serve you:
Corner of Hwy. 19 South & FM 2419 OR 3000 State Hwy. 155
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Best Dental Office We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us and we sincerely Thank You For Your Votes!
Herrington & Hernandez, PLLC Restorative & Implant Dentistry 100 Medical Drive • 903-729-7286 • Palestine
Jay S. Herrington, DDS
Junior Hernandez, DDS
voted BEST FURNITURE STORE 2021
ThankYou Palestine!
2735 SOUTH LOOP 256 | 903-729-2189
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#1 BEST NURSING HOME
#1 BEST Therapy Services
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We treat our customers like family because you are. Thank you to each voter, and thank you to those who have been using our office from the start. It takes a village!
Voted Reader’s Choice 2021
Follow us on Facebook and Google
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Continued from page 13... Dessert/What & Where Eilenberger’s Bakery ~ Fajitas Mario’s Mexican Grill ~ Fast Food Subs and Dogs ~ Hamburger Whataburger ~ Iced Tea Chicken Express ~ Italian Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant ~ Lunch Queen St. Grille Margarita Don Mario’s ~
Mexican Little Mexico ~ Oriental Asian City ~ Pie Oxbow Bakery ~ Pizza Switch ~ Salad Mazzio’s ~ Sandwiches Old Magnolia Steak Home Grill Steakhouse ~ Soul Food Harcat & Lou’s Diner
BEST RETAIL BUSINESS Antiques & Collectibles Old Town Vintage ~ Appliance Store Lowe’s ~ Auto Parts Store Vance Bros. Automotive ~ Automotive Dealership New Vehicles All Star Ford ~ Automotive Dealership Pre Owned Vehicles All Star Autoplex ~ Automotive Window Tinting Ram Autosound ~ Bakery Oxbow Bakery ~
Best Bridal Registry Charles Dickens Fine Jewelry & Gifts ~ Building Supply Store Bralys Builders Suppy Co. ~ Floor Covering Store Joel’s Decorating ~ Cellular Phones Verizon Wireless ~ Children’s Clothing Store Cavender’s Boot City ~ Clothing Store Broken Boutique ~ Embroidery Shop Great American T-Shirt Company ~ Farm and Ranch Supply Store Iron Gate Feed ~ Continued on page 18...
Thank You for Voting MOPAC Federal Credit Union BEST Credit Union! “Solar has been around for decades, but the decrease in price is what’s made it a viable alternative”
L to R (Back) Mary Hinton, Sharon Deel, Amanda Bostic, and Julie Gonzales. L to R (Front) Bernice Carrell and Becca Brownlow
MOPAC
Federal Credit Union
903-729-3226
200 Queen Street, Palestine, TX 75801 www.mopaccu.com
“The right design, the best components, installed by industry professionals at the best price - that’s Eastex Solar.” Cheapest source of newly generated electrical capacity
Family Owned and Operated
We take the time to educate
Eastex Solar TECL #33539 819 AN County Road 446 Palestine, Texas 75803 903.805.1849 • www.eastexsolar.com
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VOTED ONE OF THE BEST BANKS IN ANDERSON COUNTY Thank you for consistently recognizing us as one of the Best Banks in Anderson County. We are here for you.
Ask for Kasasa
®
Reward Checking • Awesome Rates • Quality Local Services 2805 South Loop 256 • Palestine, TX 903-723-3164 • www.sbbtx.com SSBTX is a trademark of Shelby Savings Bank, SSB. Member FDIC
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J.M. Morton, Sr. DVM • K.R. Swanberg DVM
Brookhollow Veterinary Clinic
Thank you for voting us the best veterinarian in the area! We are here to provide many services to meet your pets’ needs including preventative medicine, surgery, digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, dental cleanings, grooming, and boarding.
4380 S. State Hwy 19 Palestine, tx 75801
New Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-6PM Sat. & Sun 8AM-5PM
Phone: 903-723-0840
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* SOMETHING OLD * SOMETHING NEW *
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US Best Antique Store In Anderson County!
Vendors: Sandie Thompson, Janet Staples, Amy Rigsby, Janet Weston, Judy Thomason, Linda Jacobs, Lisa & Katy Power, Jim Gardner, Nan Gonzales, Patsy Lewis, Becky Whitlock, Bette Pollock, Tammie Flowers, Craig Bybee, Lareen Chonzena, Dorothy Swinson, Lana Bowden
BEST DRY CLEANER for 17 years in a row
VIP Cleaners is locally owned and operated. We use all earth friendly products that offer the best cleaning possible. Hours: 7-6 M-F, 9-12 Saturday 2019 Crockett Rd, Palestine, TX 75801 (903) 723-5262
Old Town Vintage And More
306 N. Sycamore St. • Downtown 903.221.6233 • Tues. - Sat. 10 to 5
* SOMETHING UNIQUELY YOU *
Pic L to R: Anthony Huffman, JR Cantu, Otis Osborn, Jenny Ramirez (Office Manager), Randy Cox, Zach Huffman, & Shane Gregory (Shop Manager).
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Best Pest
Control for 4 Years in a Row
RED DIRT PEST CONTROL
Bug Problem? TERMITES MOSQUITOES ROACHES
Tel: 903-894-PEST (7378) License #0744178
THANK YOU!
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Elkhart: 903-764-2672 Bullard: 903-894-POOL Whitehouse: 903-202-7195 www.discountpoolman.com
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Continued from page 13... Farm Equipment Rucker Equipment ~ Fireworks Store/Stand D-4 Fireworks ~ Florist Flowers by Pat ~ Furniture Ivan Smith Furniture ~ Gift Shop Island Tans ~ Grocery Store Brookshire’s ~ Hardware Store Bralys Builders Supply ~ Jewelry Charles Dickens Jewelry ~ Lawn & Garden Palestine Garden Center ~ Optical / Eyeglasses Eye Professionals of East Texas ~ Paint & Supply Store Sherwin Williams ~ Pawn Shop City Pawn Shop ~ Drug Store/ Pharmacy Hometown Pharmacy ~ Handbag/ Purse Retailer Island Tans ~ Pool Company Discount Pools ~ Powersports Dealer H&W Honda ~ Salvage Yard BB Quick Used Auto & Parts
Readers’ Choice Shoe Store L&L Shoe Store ~ Signs & Banners Palestine Sign Company ~ Snow Cones Peace of Ice ~ Sporting Goods Hibbett Sports ~ Thrift Shop Magnolia St. Depot Thrift Store ~ Tire Store Palestine Tire Center Trophies Texas Star Engraving ~ Western Wear Cavenders Boot City ~ Women’s Wear Island Tans & Gift Boutique BEST SERVICE BUSINESS Assisted Living Dogwood Trails Assisted Living ~ Auto Repair Shop J R Automotive ~ Automobile Glass Palestine Auto Glass ~ Automobile Painting Killion’s Collision ~ Bail Bonds A-1 Bail Bonds ~ Bank Austin Bank ~ Barber Shop Cadillac’s Barber Studio ~ Beauty Shop Urban Daisy Hair Salon ~ Continued on page 21...
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BEST Jewelry Store BEST Bridal Registry BEST Event Planner
Best Floor Covering Store For 20 Years
2021
We are proud to have provided quality flooring, paint and window treatments for 37 years. We pledge 2021 to maintain the same friendly, professional service in the future. Thanks for your votes and support!
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www.joelsdecoratingcenter.com
1900 Crockett Rd. • 903-729-3333
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READERS’ CHOICE: BEST AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP PRE-OWNED VEHICLES
TOP THREE: AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP - NEW VEHICLES BEST PLACE TO WORK
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BEST SALESPERSON
Gonzalo Castillo
At All Star Autoplex we would like to thank you for your business. Taking care of customers is our top priority. In the upcoming months you will see continued growth as we prepare to break ground on our new facility. We couldn't be where we are without your support.
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Customer satisfaction is what we are all about. Best Price, Best Selection, Best Customer Experience.
READERS’ CHOICE:
BEST AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP - NEW VEHICLES
TOP THREE:
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP - PRE-OWNED VEHICLES OIL CHANGE SERVICE
Best Boss Fernando Varela
Best Salesperson, top three Melissa Wilbanks
All Star Ford would like to thank you for your continuous business. We strive on taking care of the customer. We have been locally owned and operated for over 27 years. We support all area schools and like to invest in higher education to ensure a better future for our children and community. We will continue to support FFA programs, veterans groups and organizations like Paint Palestine Pink.
We couldn’t be where we are today without the support of our customers.
1-800-234-6171 903-729-2171 2929 S. Loop 256 www.allstarford.com
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Continued from page 18... Bed and Breakfast Fig Tree Manor ~ Best place to de-stress Jamie’s Therapeutic Touch ~ Boats H&W Marine ~ Building & Remodeling Contractor Acevedo Building & Remodeling ~ Cable or Satellite TV Provider Zito Media ~ Caterer Catering Plus ~ Child Daycare Provider Evangelistic Temple ~ Credit Union Mopac Employees Federal Credit Union
Extermination Company Red Dirt Pest Control ~ Fence Contractor Cowboy Construction ~ Finance & Loan Company Palestine Finance, LLC ~ Floor Installer Just In Tile, LLC ~ Funeral Home Rhone Funeral Home ~ Gas & Convenience Store Kim’s Convenience Stores ~ Health & Exercise Club CrossFit Palestine ~ Hearing Aids Livingston Hearing ~
Dance/Gymnastics/Cheerleading Steps of Faith ~ Day Spa ReNew Day Spa ~ Dentist Office Jay Herrington & Fred Hernandez, DDS ~ Diesel Repair Shop Palestine Pump & Injection Service ~ Dry Cleaner VIP Cleaners ~ Electrician Henderson Electric ~ Equipment Rental Red Hat Rentals ~ Excavating Company Shelton Backhoe and Dozer ~
Heating & A/C Palestine Air and Heat ~ House Cleaning Service Lady’s at Work ~ Hospice Agency Heart-to-Heart Hospice ~ Hotel Redlands Historic Inn ~ Insurance Agency Texas Farm Bureau, Palestine ~ Internet Service Provider Centurylink ~ Janitorial Service L&M Cleaning ~ Lawn Care Felipe’s Yard & Tree Service ~ Continued on page 29...
Thank you for your recognition as one of the top Real Estate Agencies! We love our clients and thank you to our voters! Jodi davis voted 2021 Best RealtoR
Brandi Hill
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Co-Owner/Agent
The Faces of Combined Associates! Congrats to Ruth as our new Broker! Ruth Graves 903-724-9567
ruthgravesrealtor@gmail.com
Jim Kettler 903-724-5948
kettlerjames@hotmail.com
Susan Leggett 903-948-7274
susanlleggett@gmail.com
Bo Sharp 903-724-4950
bosharprealtor@gmail.com
Ross Dickerson 903-391-5412 jrdick7@icloud.com
114 E. Palestine Ave
JoJo Dickerson 903-391-0736
Dan Davis 903-731-3954 cddavis@flash.net
Irene Hamlin 254-721-1393
Robbin Gibson 936-545-5835 robbingee@yahoo.com
Chad Taylor 903-394-9928
jojodickerson@hotmail.com irenehamlinrealtor@gmail.com chadtaylorrealtor@gmail.com
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Thank you for voting us Best of the Best 9 years in a row! We really appreciate our customers, you are the best!
Palestine
Air & Heat, LLC
9 TIME CONSECUTIVE WINNERS Best Heating and A/C Readers Choice Awards
Paul & LeeAnn Martine
903-729-3513 | 1919 W. Oak | TACLB2823E
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Thank you to our faithful listeners for voting us the
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Best Auto Repair Shop “A“A big ‘Thank You’ to to every oneone of the big ‘Thank You’ every of the Palestine Palestine Herald-Press Herald-Pressreaders readerswho whovoted voted for us usand anda special a special thank toour all our for thank youyou to all customers. customers. “Wehave have been serving Palestine “We been serving Palestine for for the past past19 19years. years.Our Ourgoal goal always the is is toto always dodo great repair repairat ataareasonable reasonableprice.” price.” great J&R Automotive owners Jeremy J&R Automotive owners are are Jeremy Beckand andBJ BJ Warren. Jeremy Beck is ASE Beck Warren. Jeremy Beck is ASE MasterCertified. Certified.He Heand andBJBJ Warren, along Master Warren, along with employees employeesChris Walton Pagitt and andJacob Chris with Chapman Chapman bring bringa combined a combined 108 years Chapman 109 years of experience experienceto to shop’s automotive of thisthis shop’s automotive business.And And that’s that’s a business. a lot lot in in this thisday dayand andage age for an independent auto repair shop. “Give for an independent auto repair shop. “Give usaacall calland andlet letus uswork workfor foryou.” you.” us
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Thank You
so much to everyone that voted in the Readers Choice Awards. I am honored as being selected one of the Best Real Estate Agents in Anderson County. I appreciate it very much!
Jennifer Hutcherson, Broker 903-391-7434
I would also like to say thank you for selecting my business, CENTURY 21 Gold Award Realty as one of the Best Real Estate Companies in Anderson County. Our Team goes above and beyond to help our customers and clients. We appreciate all of you very much!
324 E. Palestine Ave Palestine, TX 75801
903-729-6232 goldawardrealty.com
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An East Texas Tradition For
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Thanks For Your Votes!
Owners, Gary & Phyllis Seat and Brandon & Melanie Seat, with management help from Richard Kellar, have strived to provide you with consistently great service and quality food. We will continue to make your dining experience a pleasant one.
Carol Bayless voted Best Waitress! Carol has been dedicated to providing fabulous
service to you, our valued customers. Thank you for letting her know what a great job she does by your votes!
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2025 W. Oak Street • Palestine • 903-723-3143 Visit us Online: 7 Days a Week: 11AM - 8PM • Curbside Available!
BEST LOCAL ATTRACTION
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Thank you
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
for voting us
We appreciate your recognition and will continue to provide great service.
Reader’s Choice #1 Best Funeral Home
We’re not your standard funeral home... we’re the standard in funeral homes.
the
“Best Bank”
in Anderson County
We’re Caring People - Caring About People
At Rhone Funeral Home our dedicated professional staff understands what matters most to those who have lost a loved one is guidance and understanding.
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Geri Lynn Wright one of the
Best Loan Officers 0626210042362
3900 S. State Hwy. 19 • Palestine • 903-729-5001 Owned and operated by Ben & Keri Rhone
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Member FDIC
www.austinbank.com
2745 S. Loop 256 • Palestine • 903-727-0530
BEST PROPANE FLAMINGO BINGO DELIVERY • CASH • FUN • BINGO Perfect for all ages! Follow on Facebook for updates and Special Events
VOTED BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
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2021 Crockett Rd, Palestine, TX
(903) 723-7111
Thanks to our customers and we appreciate you voting us the “Best”!
Sumrall Distributing has been serving communities in Palestine and Anderson County sice 1982.
Hwy 287 North | Palestine, TX
(903) 729-2223
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Join Our Team!
We are proud to have been voted “Best Place to Work” again this year. We are looking for high performing talent to join our team in Making Communities Healthier.®
For more information on our open positions, please visit PalestineRegional.com/for-healthcare-professionals
Voted Best Place to Work (4 years in a row) Palestine Herald-Press
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Continued from page 21... Leather Maker Kennedy Saddle Shop ~ Med Spa Youthful Rejuvenations ~ Machine Shop Turbyfill’s Machine Shop, Inc. ~ Medical Practice Christus Trinity Clinic ~ Mortgage Company Commercial Bank of Texas ~ Muffler Shop JR Muffler & Brakes ~ Nail Salon Happy Nails ~ Nursing Home TruCare Living Center
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Oil Change Service Palestine Oil & Lube ~ Painting Company Charles Lovelady, Lovelady Construction ~ Photographer McCann Photography ~ Plumber Gary Cooper Plumbing ~ Printing Shop Westmoreland Custom Design ~ Propane Dealer Sumrall Distributing ~ Real Estate Agency Landmark Realty ~ Renewable Energy EasTex Solar ~
Roofing Contractor Jose Aviles Home Repairs ~ Security/Alarm Service J&B Security ~ Storage Facility Stor Mor Storage ~ Tanning Salon Island Tan & Gift Boutique ~ Tattoo Parlor 2-Crows Tattoo Parlor ~ Tax Preparation McMullen Tax Service ~ Therapy Services TruCare Living Center ~ Towing Service Alliance Towing ~
Tree Service Porras Tree Service ~ Veterinarian Clinic Brookhollown Veterinary Clinic ~ Wedding Venue Bella Sera ~ Wild Game Processing Plant Herrington Processing
VOTED
• Best Gift Shop • Best Handbag Retailer • Best Women’s Wear • Best Tanning Salon • 2nd Place — Best Shoe Store
• 3rd Place — Best Boss: Tabitha Blevins
Thank you for voting for us in this
year’s Readers’ Choice. We appreciate your votes and can’t wait to see you!
shopislandtans.com
1901 Crockett Rd., Palestine • 903-731-4621 504 S. Palestine St., Athens • 903-675-3117
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SAVING TIME Saves Money Red Hat Rentals won Best Service for Equipment Rental BACK to BACK years!
3210 West Oak St 903-729-3400
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Bonza Mate! THANK YOU Aussie Auto made the podium!
FOR VOTING US THE
BEST
GROCERY STORE 408 E. Palestine Ave. Palestine, TX 75801-7632 (903) 729-0871
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE Oi Oi Oi!
2107 South Loop 256 • Palestine, TX 75801 903-729-0626
brookshires.com
Best Fajitas!
Your support has been amazing. My family and staff sincerely
L to R: Marianna, Mario, Tammy, & Isabella Garcia
Thank You! 0626210029721
1717 W. Palestine Ave. • 903-729-0309
Open: Mon-Thu 11am-9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm Sunday 10am-9pm
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OF 2021 CHOSEN BY PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS READERS
Frank Campos & Associates, PLLC
We See Beyond Numbers
Thank you for your continued recognition as one of the top Firms for Taxes and Accounting. We truly appreciate our customers and look forward to continung to provide our services to the community. A Professional Limited Liability Company of Certified Public Accountants Member of American Institute and Texas Society of CPAs Telephone: 903/723-1040 Telefax: 903/723-2076 Frank@FrankCamposCPA.com
100 Trinity Court Palestine, TX 75801
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Fig Tree Manor
THANK YOU for Voting Us Best Bed & Breakfast!
Fig Tree Manor • 203 Erwin Street Palestine TX 75801 • +1 (903) 723-2768 Main • +1 (405) 740-7522 Mobile ❖ Located in the heart of the historic Old Town district ❖ Fig Tree Manor offers a beautiful retreat setting with both turn of the century charm and old-world flair in four distinctive guest rooms. ❖ The dining/great room, three covered porches and grounds offer inviting spaces to gather. Relax in your room with free WiFi and satellite TV or refresh in our pool and spa. ❖ Planning a special event of your own? Our bed and breakfast is happy to offer custom services designed to meet your needs.
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Best Auto Parts Store
We would like to say,
“Thank You”
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THANK YOU
to Palestine and Anderson County for your votes and continued support! Mark Harcrow Best City Employee
for voting for us.
Matt Kerr
We are truly grateful for your votes, your business and your continued support! We appreciate all of our customers and strive to provide the best service possible and quality parts at the best prices.
Best Law Enforcement Officer
Sid and Penny Vance Matt and Laura Dixon
A Family Owned Business Sine 1948
Vance Bros. Auto Supply Where Quality Costs Less
601 W. Lacy
Open Sat. 7am-Noon Mon.-fri. 7am-5:30pm
903-729-5111
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We are honored to be a part of this community! Gary Cooper plumbinG, llC
2021 WHEN YOU NEED A PLUMBER,
CALL GARY COOPER PLUMBING! Thank you for your trust in us, your loyalty and for calling us!! What an honor to be voted #1 by our customers!! (903) 723-2215 • GaryCooperPlumbg@aol.com Master Plumber License # M-10486 THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE OF CONFIDENCE!! Like us on
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g n i t o or v f s k as y e l l Than i n G a g in r t s Mo i l y St t ty! s n e u B o n C o s r e And RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
SECURITY COMPANY
THANK YOU,
PALESTINE! for
5 years in a row! For a limited time, as a special “thanks”, we’re offering alarm monitoring as low as
$15.99/mo.
903-729-1565 info@j-bsecurity.com j-bsecurity.com 112 Village Street, Palestine, TX 75801
Call Today!
903-480-1671 Morgan Gilley Inside Hollow Hair Lounge 210 E. Lacy • Palestine, TX 75801
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Congratulations
to ALL winners of the 2021 Palestine Herald-Press Readers’ Choice awards and
Thank You
to our loyal readers & voters!
519 N. Elm • Palestine
903-729-0281
More than
20,000
total votes this year!
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Thanks to Everyone Who Voted Us #1 For the Sixth Year!
Serving Palestine and Surrounding Areas For 15 Years.
Metal and Shingle Roofing Interior and Exterior Painting Sheet Rock • Porches and Decks
Before
After
903-724-9105 cesar.acevedo@live.com Insured • Bonded A Limited Liability Company
We Appreciate Your Trust and Support.