The re-emergence of beautiful blooms after the dead of winter, plays a symbolic role in our Easter season. The city of Palestine has long celebrated the beauty and religious legend of the Dogwood Tree in their annual "Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration".
It's said that the idea for the Dogwood trails was hatched over a cup of coffee 67 years ago and now over twenty thousand people visit the celebration annually. The celebration's main attraction, Davey Dogwood Park, was given to Anderson County, by M.A. Davey Sr.in 1944.
Although you won't find the story in the Bible, the legend of the Dogwood attracts many visitors. According to legend, the Dogwood Tree was once as big as the proud oak, but when it was used to make the cross it was distressed to be used for such cruelty. Jesus took pity on the Dogwood's suffering and promised that therafter it would be slender and bent, with blossoms that formed a cross. Each petal would have nail prints stained with blood and at the center of the flower would be the image of the crown of thorns. The "Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration" runs through April 3rd.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:43:46 GMT
As of 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Deep East Texas area has suffered little damage in an evening storm.The Nacogdoches Fire Department has reported trees down on US 59, just south of the loop.Rumors of a tornadoMore >>
As of 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Deep East Texas area has suffered little damage in an evening storm.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:07:16 GMT
The stars were lined up over two Nacogdoches participants in the Lighten Up East Texas challenge. They each won major prizes in the six-month regional weight loss program. One is driving a new a car, anotherMore >>
The stars were lined up over two Nacogdoches participants in the Lighten Up East Texas challenge.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:48:48 GMT
An investigation into several burglaries in the Woden and Melrose communities has led deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office to three arrests and a seizure of drugs, several thousand dollarsMore >>
An investigation into several burglaries in the Woden and Melrose communities has led deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office to three arrests and a seizure of drugs, several thousand dollars worth of tools, counterfeit cash and fake Social Security cards.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:37:26 GMT
A Jacksonville resident and a group of volunteers worked through the night Monday and all day Tuesday to organize a local donation site so East Texans would have a place to show their support and helpMore >>
A Jacksonville resident and a group of volunteers worked through the night Monday and all day Tuesday to organize a local donation site so East Texans would have a place to show their support and help those affected in Moore, Oklahoma.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:19:47 GMT
Shortly after the closing arguments in day two of the trial for the 21-year-old Garrison man accused of robbing a Nacogdoches barber back in July 2012, a jury found Timothy Blanton guilty of aggravatedMore >>
Shortly after the closing arguments in day two of the trial for the 21-year-old Garrison man accused of robbing a Nacogdoches barber back in July 2012, a jury found Timothy Blanton guilty of aggravated robbery.More >>
