Palestine, Anderson County and Union Pacific Railroad headed to trial in March
The city of Palestine and Anderson County and Union Pacific Railroad are set to go to trial in March in the 2nd District Court in Rusk if a summary judgement is not received in February.
According to County Judge Robert Johnston, there was a mediation between the city, county and UPRR on Jan. 6 but no agreement was made.
“They gave us about the same offer as they gave us before,” Johnston said.
The summary judgement hearing is set for Monday, Feb. 7 in the 2nd Judicial District Court in Cherokee County.
In December 2021, Johnston visited with the UPRR Palestine car shop employees to keep them up-to-date on the situation.
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The original agreement to maintain a facility and employees between UPRR and Palestine/Anderson County dates back to 1872.
