Kilgore News Herald

Kilgore police seize drugs, guns, money

kilgorenews — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:24:32 +0000

KPD Release

On Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2:46 a.m. Kilgore Police Department Corporal Terry Linder stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations in the 200 block of Henderson Blvd, Kilgore, Texas. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Jedarious Rashad Lowery, 19 years of age, from Dallas, Texas.

During the stop, Corporal Linder noted evidence of drug activity within the vehicle.

Roberts files for Place 3

kilgorenews — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:58:23 +0000

Kilgore High School Orchestra Director Tristan Roberts, 25, has filed his paperwork with City Hall to run for Place 3 on the city council against incumbent Neil Barr, who is running for re-election.

Barr, 74, said it's only natural that another person is angling for his seat, but he's not letting it go.

Hotel tax raises millions for local tourism

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:10:35 +0000

By JAMES DRAPER

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With eight hotels and motels operating here, each year since 2005 the City of Kilgore has collected between $186,000 and $342,000 in taxes to be reinvested in tourism through several local organizations.

Pam DeCeault named Citizen of the Year

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:10:44 +0000

BY AUSTIN KING

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Pam DeCeault was named Kilgore Citizen of the Year Tuesday.

Sales tax allocations fall again for Kilgore

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:10:44 +0000

By JAMES DRAPER

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For the fourth month in a row, Kilgore's sales tax showed a decline as it continues to fall behind statewide increases in revenue.

Texas' sales tax collections continued their upward climb in January at $2 billion brought in from December sales, 9.5 percent more than the same month last year. But Kilgore's allocation this month fell by 2.53 percent against the previous year.

City may seek broadcast fee for Channel 5

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:10:44 +0000

By JAMES DRAPER

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Channel 5 may be due for a facelift if the city pursues a new fee funding public education.

During Tuesday's council meeting, Kilgore City Manager Scott Sellers plans to bring the council up-to-speed on Public Education Government channel fees and how they can be utilized here to fund new broadcasting equipment.

Khoury encourages city to ‘catch the wave’ in 2012

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:10:46 +0000

The future of Kilgore was discussed as the community’s Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 81st year of service Tuesday night.

Judge Alvin Khoury has taken the mantle of Chairman of the Board, succeeding Donna Beets.

Liberty liberates locals’ letters

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:10:46 +0000

By JAMES DRAPER

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Kilgore police investigators are filling out forms on behalf of Rodney Allen Ware this week after the tax solicitor was caught in the act stealing mail from residents.

NOW, THAT’S A BAR OF CHOCOLATE

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:10:46 +0000

KILGOROUND

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:10:47 +0000

BILL WOODALL

SUMMER OF 2012 IS looking better.

WE feared it would be merely a season of heat and drought. As it turns out, there will also be wooden bat baseball.

MIKE Lieberman, general manager of the East Texas Pump Jacks, announced this week the Texas Collegiate League team will be back at Driller Park this summer.