Historic Texas Theatre - Palestine Community Theatre — Attraction in Palestine

I have so many fond memories of the Texas Theater. I started attending this theater in about 1940 at 11 years of age for about two weeks each summer. My uncle, J F Jones, the manager then and my Aunt Clara would transport me from Bloomdale, a farming community west of McKinney, Texas to Palestine. He would introduce me to the ticket takers so I could just walk in and see a movie anytime. Each night after the movies, he would count the day's receipts in his spacious office on an upper floor of the theater. Being a poor country boy, I just knew that he was the richest man in the country. I loved the Pal Theater also and the town of Palestine. I am so happy to know that this historic building is continuing to be put to good use as a place of entertainment. It will always hold a warm spot...

The renovated Texas Theatre in downtown Palestine is a great venue for local theater. And this summer's performance of "Peter Pan" was terrific! Local talent and artists made this traditional children's story come alive! I really appreciate the time and effort these volunteers donate to make the Palestine Public Theater's performances in the lovely Texas Theatre such a jewel...

This Theater will definitely take you back on time! We had an wonderful time being an extra in the Anderson County Movie they were filming there this weekend. The history this Theater holds is absolutely amazing. I want to thank them for letting them film part of this awesome movie here this Saturday. This is such an amazing part of...