Palestine Tx Economic Development Corporation

09/14/2026

PEDC Special Called Board Meeting Open Session

09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001 — honoring the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the courage and unity that followed.

09/10/2026

💸Job seekers: Don’t miss this hiring opportunity tomorrow!

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring in Palestine, with starting pay of $20.25/hour and benefits available from day one. Stop by the hiring event tomorrow, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Workforce Solutions East Texas's Palestine office.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring in Palestine!
Join the hiring event on September 11 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Workforce Solutions East Texas, 500 E. Murchison St., Palestine.

Open positions include live hang associates, paws associates, and line associates. Starting pay is $20.25 per hour, with second-shift opportunities and benefits available from day one.

Visit bit.ly/work4waynesandersonfarms to apply!

09/09/2026

217-219 West Main has sat vacant for more than 30 years. PEDC is changing that by bringing new life to the historic property while preserving its character. Learn more about the redevelopment plans. https://www.palestinetexas.net/about-us/news/p/item/68825/pedc-to-transform-historic-downtown-building-into-hub-for-business-growth

09/08/2026

PEDC Board Meeting Open Session

09/02/2026

Have you heard PEDC’s plans for 217-219 West Main? Learn more about the building’s history, PEDC’s redevelopment plans, and the new opportunities coming to downtown Palestine. https://www.palestinetexas.net/about-us/news/p/item/68825/pedc-to-transform-historic-downtown-building-into-hub-for-business-growth

08/27/2026

A new chapter for a longtime Palestine business! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Legacy Foods as William George Company Inc moves forward under new ownership and a new name. We’re glad to see this local business continuing to grow and look forward to what’s ahead!

Two family members that owned the company have retired and William George is now under new ownership. Because of this there were specific licenses and requirements that new ownership had to obtain. For your safety the State of Texas was not allowing us to sell product until that process was complete. Also while we were closed the new ownership took the opportunity to make several structural, electronic, and quality changes to the company. From today forward the company will be known as Legacy Foods. We thank you for your longtime support of William George and we look forward to serving you as Legacy Foods!

More information, including our new website, page, and other updates, will be coming soon.

08/26/2026

PEDC recently purchased 217-219 West Main and plans to transform this historic building into a hub for business support and economic development. Learn more about the project and why this investment matters for downtown Palestine. https://www.palestinetexas.net/about-us/news/p/item/68825/pedc-to-transform-historic-downtown-building-into-hub-for-business-growth

08/21/2026

🥩 Hiring Event: East Texas Beef Processors

Looking for your next career opportunity? East Texas Beef Processors is hiring and will be on-site at a special Hiring Event at the Palestine Workforce Solutions office on Friday, September 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

📍 Workforce Solutions East Texas
500 E. Murchison St. | Palestine, TX

Open positions include:
• Butchers
• Production Floor
• Packaging

Stop by to learn more about available opportunities and meet with the East Texas Beef Processors team.

👉 Scan the QR code on the event flyer to apply today!