1. Manner of death has been confirmed as homicide for missing Palestine woman

The Palestine Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing Palestine woman.

Ricki Deann Taylor, 46, was reported missing Thursday. She has not been heard from since Wednesday evening, according to police.  

The public is urged to look out for Taylor and report any information that may help investigators find her. 

The Palestine Police Department received a call Thursday morning in reference to a missing person, according to Lt. Gabriel Green.

Law enforcement recovered a vehicle – a blue Ford truck, but they did not provide the location where the vehicle was recovered or release any details into who was last in contact with Taylor.   

Anyone with information about Taylor’s whereabouts is urged to contact Palestine police at 903-729-2254, Detective David Kassaw at 903-731-8482 or Detective Mark Harcrow at 903-731-8422.

Information can also be submitted anonymously by texting Palestine Police Department, then the tip, to 847411.

 – LouAnna Campbell