June 12, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

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Jubilee goal: protect oil field heritage

BY BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
Knowing and appreciating the area More...

Study: de-reg brings higher electric bills

HOUSTON (AP) More...

KILGOROUND

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Our World

Let’s all get to work for a beautiful Kilgore

GETTING IT RIGHT BILL WOODALL

I could waltz across Texas with you in my notes... More...

Needed — a new American spirit

GUEST EDITORIAL CARLA SEAQUIST

GIG HARBOR, WASH. More...

CARTOON

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Lifestyles

Shakespeare, putt-putt golf and rocks...

CHITCHAT CORNER
LINDA K. BALLARD

IT IS A BIG DEAL. Eleven year old Austin Head was chosen to perform in the Shakespeare play More...

EUBANKS-CROWELL

Erin Lindsey Eubanks and Leonard Scott Crowell were united in marriage Saturday, June 11, 2005, at half past 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore. The marriage ceremony was officiated by Rev. William J. More...

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Mel Fasang XIII and Shirley Altherr Fasang, of Kilgore, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 19, 2005 at 7 p.m. in Dearborn Knights of Columbus Hall. the couple were married June 25, 1955 in Dearborn, MI. More...

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Sports

Ryan’s song

HIGH SCHOOL BASKEBALL How one basketball shot changed lives forever

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An emotional reunion

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Former KHS players gather, highlight coach
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

When former Kilgore High School assistant baseball coach Royce Shipp accepted an invitation to come eat at The Back Porch recently, he had no idea he was going to one of the most emotional moments in his life. More...

LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF

DRAG RACING Kilgore

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Clark says city needs reserve fund

Sales tax windfall points to need to separate reserve from general fund

Kilgore remains the beneficiary of increased sales tax revenue. More...

“gateway to the great east texas oilfield”

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the historic East Texas Oil Field. The Gaston Museum, which is located near the Daisy Bradford #3 discovery well located in Joinerville dedicated a new exhibits building Friday. More...

Casts, crews readying for new TSF season

By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

This year marks the 20th anniversary for the Texas Shakespeare Festival and, as usual, festival planners have scheduled a variety of productions to entertain their audiences. More...

News

Spradlin’s Ranger foundation now gives 43 scholarships

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Texas Ranger Glen Elliott, retired, honored a man who more than 30 years ago started the Texas Ranger Association Foundation with a few friends. The association is going even stronger today. More...

Something old, something new for the Shakespeare Festival

By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

The Texas Shakespeare Festival is celebrating its 20th year with something old and something new for audiences. More...

New personnel policies for city

By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Adoption of new personnel policies tops the order of business for Kilgore City Commissioners when they meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. More...

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Business

EAST TEXAS DRILLING

DEVELOPMENTAL Gregg County The White Oak (Cotton Valley Sand) Field will see more production as Oneok Texas Energy Resources, L.P prepares to drill the Fisher, Caddie Well No. 2. This well will bottom at 11,300-feet in the Ruddle, J. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

Wedding phobia

FAMILY TALK
JIM PRIEST

A few years ago Julia Roberts starred in a movie entitled More...

Where in the world are good investment opportunities?

FINANCIAL FOCUS
REECE NICHOLS

Back in first grade or so, you learned that the U.S. territory ended where Mexico More...

Woman fears losing daughter if she leaves abusive man

DEAR ABBY
JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: I%27ll make a long story short. I was married to an abusive man I%27ll call Tony. We had a child together, which I suppose is why I stayed with him for four years. Anyway, we separated, and now I%27m in love with his brother, "Joe." More...

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Home & Garden

East Texas below yearly average for spring rainfall

By Blaine Jernigan

The warm temperatures of the season have finally arrived following below average temperatures for most of the spring. The talk at the many gathering places around east Texas have focused on our lack of rainfall. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Shirley Jeter Thrash Graveside services for Shirley Jeter Thrash, 70, were 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2005 at the Kilgore City Cemetery. Mrs. Thrash died Wednesday, June 8, 2005 in Silsbee. More...

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For The Record

AGENDAS

KILGORE CITY COMMISSION A meeting of the Kilgore City Commission will be 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at City Hall Commission Chambers at 815 North Kilgore Street. More...

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People

Clark twins on President’s list at college

Two Kilgore residents were among those named to the President%27s Honor List for the spring 2005 semester at South Plains College. More...

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