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Palestine is located in the central part of East Texas, 108 miles southeast of Dallas, 150 miles north of Houston, 99 miles northeast of Waco and 180 miles northeast of Austin.
Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce
401 W Main Street
P O Box 1177
Palestine Texas 75802
903 729-6066
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| POPULATION |
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The total population of Palestine 2000 Census was 17,892 and Anderson County has a population of 55,509.
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| CLIMATE |
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With an annual average temperature of 71, Palestine benefits from a mild climate. The monthly average high temperature is 94* and the monthly average low temperature is 37*. Annual average precipitation is 40.51".
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| GOVERNMENT |
| Palestine is considered a municipality with 7 members on its city council. |
| HEALTHCARE |
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Healthcare Medical facilities include Palestine Regional Medical Center and Palestine Regional Rehabilitation Hospital with a total of 250 beds and over 60 medical doctors, numerous dentists and optometrists.
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| WORKFORCE |
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A recent workforce availability study showed that there is a 15% availability rate for the workforce within a 40-mile radius of Palestine.
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| CHURCHES |
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There are numerous churches in and around Palestine including Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Christian Scientist, Church of Christ, Church of God, Episcopal, Jehovah's Witnesses, Lutheran, Methodists, Pentecostal, Presbyterian and Non-Denominational.
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| ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR - Also see our calendar of event for current info |
- Fall Fest/OktoberFest
- Rough Rider Reenactment
- Canoe Races
- Dogwood Trails Festival
- Palestine Community Theatre
- Rodeos
- Tour of Homes
Dulcimer Festival
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| RECREATION |
- Area Lakes - Lake Palestine (approx.30mi), Richland Chambers Lake (approx. 45mi),
- Golf Courses
- Boating/Sailing
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Bowling
- YMCA - workout facility and pool
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