Anderson County and Union Pacific have been at odds for years over the railroad’s responsibility to keep operations running in the area. “The appeal for the Texas Supreme Court was denied ...

Union Pacific shuts down shop in East Texas town after court decision An 1872 agreement has kept operations open in Palestine, Texas. By Brammhi Balarajan , Trending News Reporter March 12, 2025 ...

Union Pacific Railroad has notified employees in the East Texas town of Palestine that their jobs — kept in place by an 1872 contract with the county — will be eliminated following a decision ...

“We are moving forward to adjust operations. There are employment opportunities across Union Pacific’s system for every impacted employee.” They also stated that, “Rail is essential to Texas and the U ...