Photo of Scissor-tailed Flycatcher perched on a barbed wire fence near Palestine, Texas. Known to be social birds, they have deeply forked tails, which they use to make acrobatic displays during courtship and territorial defense. @PalestineTX
📸 by Liam Wolff
Photo of the Palestine City Clock in Palestine, Texas. The clock, which is a beautiful and historic landmark, was built in 1903 by the E. Howard & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. It is a four-faced clock, with each face measuring 12' in diameter. @palestinetx
📸 by Danny Pickens
Cheers from @TexasDowntown on the last day of Preservation Month! Sometimes, all you need is an uplifting theme to brighten an area, and that is the goal for the ‘RISE’ mural located in the @palestinemainst district created by Deanna Pickett Frye ART. #PalestineTX#TXDT
This Place Matters Monday 📍
Congratulations to our friends and newest Texas Historical Commission Texas Treasure Awardee, City Shoe Shop. This business has been family owned and operated in Texas for 80 years this year and has been recognized by the… https://t.co/NVloSMsDLI
Happy 125th Birthday to our friends at Eilenberger Bakery. We can't think of a better way to start the 2023 Preservation Month because they have been serving up delicious fruitcakes to the masses and through thick and thin, their commitment to quality re… https://t.co/bUx04SV1dv
🐎 Hitch your wagon and make your way to @the1836event, one of the largest Western events in Texas. The schedule line up is packed with fun starting today, April 20 through Sunday, April 24. Activities include chuckwagon races, mounted shooting, kids… https://t.co/dBmB8zLSjw
Photo of bluebonnets in Palestine, Texas. With the end of the bluebonnet season fast approaching, we thought we'd showcase them one more time. @palestinetx
📸 by Megan Hogan
The Fairy Garden Trail in Davey Dogwood Park is pleased to announce the winner of the fairy garden design contest. Congratulations to #55 designed by Fae Dempsey! 🏆🧚🏼 #palestinetx#fairygarden#getoutside https://t.co/gW7DdVb2Aq
Make your way to Palestine this weekend for the Dogwood Festival on Sat., Mar. 18 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. While there, take the Texas State Railroad Dogwood Lunch Train and savor the flavor and the sights of East Texas (leaves at 11:00 AM). @palestinetx
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Photo of a cascade of Dogwood blooms in Davey Dogwood Park in Palestine, Texas. @palestinetx invites you to join them for the blooms a little early this year! They predict that the blooms will look their best starting today March 13th through March 20th.
📸 by Michelle Esclovon
It's almost fairy time again! Photo of the Wizard of Oz Fairy Garden in the Davey Dogwood Park from last year in Palestine, Texas. From March 17 - April 30, 2023, visit the park and see what new fairy gardens are hidden along the trail. @palestinetx
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Photo of the view from the caboose car while riding the Texas State Railroad out of Palestine, Texas. You can enjoy a 50-mile road trip adventure on vintage steam and diesel locomotives along the Piney Woods Route between Palestine and Rusk. @palestinetx
📸 by Jean Bradford
We are in all phases of the blooming cycle, so we invite you to join us for the blooms a little early this year! We predict that the blooms will look their best starting March 13 - March 20, but you may have to look a littler harder! These warm temps are… https://t.co/VJlxzvlCRu
Seems the blooms are slowly opening early all over town! Next week should be a beautiful week to come spot these delicate flowers. Remember, the blooms are open for 21 days from start to finish, and we still have plenty of trees that are still full of bu… https://t.co/nWOyJpavcK
🔥2023 4th Edition of Dogwood Ornaments now available at Wells Creek Crossing. With limited inventory of only 50 available in this color, you’ll want to make sure to snag yours early. The background of this picture shows the truck bedside which was us… https://t.co/SVnjI5vYR3
Bloom watch forecast from @palestinetx: The region is currently experiencing mild temperatures, causing some dogwoods and bluebonnets to bloom early. We predict a scattered bloom release within the next two weeks. Photo of dogwoods taken in Anderson County, Texas.
📸 by TFTR