PHP to start charging for weddings, engagements on April 1

Beginning April 1, the Herald-Press will charge $25 for wedding announcements and$10 for engagement announcements.

Deadline to submit weddings and engagements will remain the same — 5 p.m. on Fridays the week before the Sunday of publication. There is no extra cost for the photograph.

There will be no charge for anniversary announcements (couples who have been married for 50 years or more).

Weddings, engagements and anniversaries can be submitted at the Herald-Press office, 519 N. Elm St., by mail at P.O. Box 379, Palestine, TX, 75801 or by sending information to community@palestineherald.com

Be sure to include a phone number and e-mail address so payment arrangements can be made.

For more information, call the Herald-Press at 903-729-0281 or send an e-mail to community@palestineherald.com

SPECIAL NOTE: If you were planning to turn in an engagement or wedding announcement, turn it in by March 31 to avoid the fee!