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Born again

There seems to be a revival underway downtown
By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
At one time it was the retail center of Kilgore, then it was declared a blighted area. Now some are hoping that Kilgore More...

United Fund Campaign

GOAL $65,000 52% $33,983

DIVISIONS REPORTING 100% Industrial City of Kilgore More...

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Our World

A fresh wind is blowing through downtown

GETTING IT RIGHT
BILL WOODALL

New owners of downtown real estate, new owners of long-time businesses, new attention to the World More...

YOUR WORLD

Full Story

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editor, I always knew Kilgore was a wonderful place to live, but something happened on October 13, 2005 that convinced me even further. More...

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Lifestyles

Costumes parents, kids can make together

By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL Associated Press Writer

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Autumn, budding politicians, roses...

CHITCHAT CORNER
LINDA K. BALLARD

Last evening as dusk was settling in a movement in the brush caught my eye. A deer was watching me as I slowly turned the tractor around in the pasture. A beautiful sight to behold and a reminder another season has come upon us. More...

Terry and Marilyn Applegate are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at Kilgore First Baptist Church. They were married on Oct. 23, 1955 at the First Baptist Church in White Hall, IL. More...

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Sports

Kilgore demolishes Whitehouse

Ragin
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

WHITEHOUSE More...

Genesis of two things Friday night

WHAT
MITCH LUCAS

WHITEHOUSE More...

Lady ’Dogs fall just short; LC clinches playoff spot

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

For the Kilgore High School Lady Bulldogs, it was a gutcheck that they seemed to have failed. More...

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Church News

Lasting impression

MINISTER
William Widener

Abraham Lincoln is arguably one of our greatest Presidents in the history of the United States. We could easily recognize him from his black top hat, or tall, slim figure with his blackened beard. More...

Christian Women’s Fellowship met Oct. 17

Christian Women%27s Fellowship met Oct. 17 at 6:30 pm in the church%27s family room. Hostesses were Geraldine Cox and Ethel Soule%27. Flowers for the serving table were furnished by Lorene Johnson. Refreshments were served prior to the meeting. More...

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Plans for old Dollar General push downtown north

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Downtown Kilgore has new faces, buildings are being spruced up and new businesses are taking shape. More...

City commission will take up tax freeze for elderly and disabled

By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

City commissioners will face a lengthy agenda Tuesday including a discussion of freezing property taxes disabled and senior citizens. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

INTERNET serendipity... +++ FRANK Stewart was shot down in the streets of Kilgore in 1931. Some generations later, his family in Mississippi had lost track of the story. They knew where he was buried but they More...

News

Kiwanis Club takes aim at helping their community

By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

The first fund raiser of the Kilgore Oilpatch Kiwanis Club has been termed a success in many ways. More...

Plans for gala underway

By GREG A. COLLINS Publicity Chairman

It is not too early to reserve space for Laird Hospital%27s More...

A tale of the Civil War

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

At the Lions Club meeting Thursday, Lion Bob Ellzey told members the sale of raffle tickets for the Halloween Carnival is off to a strong start. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

The key to family success

FAMILY TALK
JIM PRIEST

This column marks the ninth anniversary of Family Talk. For nine years these columns have centered on the most important organization in our world: the family. I do not believe I could write about a more relevant and worthy subject. More...

Holidays are happier when you control spending

FINANCIAL FOCUS
WILBUR YATES

You might think that it More...

Discarded medical supplies could be safely used for pets

DEAR ABBY
JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: When my beloved Mama died early this year, she left behind hundreds -if not thousands -of dollars worth of various medicines. More...

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Home & Garden

Kilgore Civic Garden Club announces winners of the Black Gold Flower Show

Civic Garden Club held the regular meeting on Oct. 12 at the Kilgore Community House. President Sandee Walters presided over the meeting. Marian Richardson gave the opening prayer. More...

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Obituaries

THOMAS ELBERT BOLDEN

Memorial services for Thomas Elbert Bolden, 67, of Kilgore will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at 7485 FM 1249 E., Lot #14 in Kilgore. Burial will be in Alpena, MI., with East Texas Funeral Home in Longview in charge of arrangements. Mr. More...

VERLEE “MONK” MOSS

MOSS Funeral services for Verlee More...

ROYAL MARTIN SR.

ROYAL MARTIN SR. Funeral services for Royal Martin Sr., 86, of Overton, were 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at Zion Overton Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Nelson officiating. More...

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For The Record

CIVIC MEETINGS

WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Monday, Oct. 17, 2005 at 6:45 p.m. More...

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School news

(left to right) Brett Andrews and Stephanie Joiner received student of the month plaques at the Lions Club on Thursday. Shelley Brantley has been teaching for 15 years and received teacher of the month honors at the Lions Club. More...

IT WAS A FRIGHTFULLY GOOD TIME AT KILGORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Winners in the funniest pumpkin decorating contest at Kilgore Intermediate School are (left to right) Mickey Mostyn, Nicole Flores, Teresa Lucas, Dylan Custer, Cody Andersen, Dessi Watson, Nolan Grush and Emilee Bailey. More...

HONOR ROLLS

KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL

ALL A More...

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