May 4, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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SPRING DANCE CONCERT TONIGHT

Attendees to KC's annual Spring Dance Concert, set for 8 p.m. tonight in the Van Cliburn Auditorium, will capture a glimpse into the life of Brazie Adamez - a former Rangerette who uses choreography as therapy to deal with life's challenges. More...

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Despite rainy weather Kilgore's National Day of Prayer was successful. Charlotte Austin, McCary's Chapel United Methodist Church, Ernie Turney (photo), St. More...

News

Born to be Wild, but not a Wild Hog

With May as Motorcycle Safety Month and the movie, "Wild Hogs," playing in theaters, Texas Department of Public Safety wants to remind motorcyclists to think safety first. More...

Senator returns, vows to block voter ID bill

By KELLEY SHANNON Associated Press Writer

AUSTIN (AP) - A clash between Democrats and Republicans over what form of identification Texans must show to cast a ballot is heading toward a Senate showdown, and an ill Democrat appears to hold the pivotal vote. Sen. More...

Eltife's legislation for emissions reduction passes senate

The Texas Senate took favorable action to pass Senate Bill 2000 by Senator Kevin Eltife (R-Tyler), which would create an incentive program for the reduction of NOx emissions from rich-burn compressor engines. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

DEAR ABBY

Wife feels trapped amidst family fight for affection
JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: I love my husband of 13 years and our 6-year-old son. They both love me. The problem is, the two of them cannot get along when I'm around. They constantly fight over me. More...

YOUR HEALTH

Simple measures serve as first aid for a seizure
DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When my son was in high school, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. His first and second seizures occurred at school. No one there had any training on how to handle a seizure. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SAT., MAY 5, 2007
JACQUELINE BIGAR

FORECAST FOR SAT., MAY 5, 2007 ARIES (March 21-April 19) As much as you might try to detach and gain a perspective, you could easily get caught up in the moment. Go with the moment, brainstorm and enjoy those around you. More...

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Obituaries

BRANDEN CARTEZ WILLIAMS

Funeral services for Branden Cartez Williams, 4, of Jacksonville, TX will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Mt. Pleasant CME Church. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. More...

RUSSELL C. MCGILVRAY

Services for Russell C. McGilvray, 48, of Athens, were 10 A.M. Thursday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Kyle Henderson officiating. Graveside services and interment followed at 3 p.m. More...

WOODROW SATTERWHITE

Services for Woodie Satterwhite, 91 of Longview will be two p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007 at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Dr. William J. Ingersoll officiating. Masonic burial rites will follow. Mr. More...

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Relay for Life to top $100,000 after expenses

By GREG COLLINS Publicity Chairman

The final total for the 2007 Kilgore Relay For Life will be announced by Rachel Conner on Thursday, May 17 at the Wrap Party in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, but Conner will tell the public one thing - the final number will exc More...

Projects underway at Synergy Park

By KATHRYN MARTINEZ news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Several different projects are underway in and around Synergy Park. More...

KC Chorale represents Texas in D.C.

The Kilgore College Chorale has been selected to be a representative of the State of Texas in a major 2007 national music festival in Washington, D.C. celebrating America's heritage through music. More...

KILGOROUND

KATHRYN MARTINEZ

Teresa Roberts, Kilgore songbird, is off to another challenge. Some may remember the last competition she entered through KYKX that won her the chance to sing with Grammy Award winner, Linda Davis, in Henderson. More...

Our World

Democrats not backing down

WASHINGTON (AP) _ House Democratic leaders are indicating they are not ready to back down in their confrontation with President Bush on Iraq, even as pressure mounts to approve new funding for U.S. troops. More...

Britain's Queen tours Jamestown Settlement

By SONJA BARISIC Associated Press Writer

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II walked through a replica of America's first English settlement on Friday as crowds lined her path to catch a glimpse of royalty. The queen, flanked by Vice President Dick Cheney and Virginia Gov. More...

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Business

City National Bank opens new branch

The Board of Directors and President of City National Bank announced the opening of the bank's new Gladewater Branch on Monday, April 30. More...

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Sports

All washed out

Pro game cancelled; KHS baseball, Sabine softball teams shuffle schedule after big rain
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Thursday's rainy weather and thunderstorms completely rained out a professional baseball spring game planned for Driller Park, and forced local high school playoff teams to shuffle their schedules at the last moment. More...

NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS

Warriors tame Mavericks in record upset

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Golden State Warriors were celebrating in their locker room when Baron Davis and his teammates ran back onto the court wearing "We Believe" Tshirts to share the moment with their fans. More...

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