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Trial starts for 24-year-old KFC murders

By MICHAEL GRACZYK Associated Press Writer
NEW BOSTON (AP) - Nearly 24 years after the bodies of five people shot executionstyle were found along a remote road, the first trial has begun in what became one of the state's oldest unsolved mass murder cases. More...

Stoudt proposes lower tax rate for Gregg County

By KATHRYN MARTINEZ news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Bill Stoudt, Gregg County judge, has proposed lowering the county property tax rate by one cent in fiscal year 2007. More...

Fresh rescuers join search for trapped Utah miners

By PAUL FOY Associated Press Writer

HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) - Teams of rescuers frantically cleared debris from underground tunnels early Tuesday, trying to reach six coal miners trapped by a cave-in beneath more than 1,500 feet of solid rock. More...

News

Bull riding competitors go international

Lane Hopper (grandson of Janie Baton Finney of Kilgore), Kolt Black, Colby McMahan, Bryce Leeth, Dalton Von Hoffman, and Colten Beaty are no strangers to bulls or rodeo arenas. More...

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Sports

Practice begins for '07 Bulldogs

First day in pads will be Friday; first scrimmage set for Aug. 18
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

They didn't begin practice at midnight, or have the cheerleaders and Hi-Steppers and marching band lined up for an impromptu fest, or even have "We Will Rock You" blaring from speakers outside the Mitchell Field House. More...

Sabine season tickets go on sale Monday

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

There's a fresh outlook on football at Sabine High School this year with a new head coach, and with that excitement comes season ticket sales. Season tickets for previous season ticket-holders will go on sale on Monday, Aug. More...

A's beat Texas in 13 innings

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

ARLINGTON (AP) - Mike Piazza helped put an end to a wild game that included a huge comeback, ejections and a whole lot of strikeouts. More...

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COMING HOME

Mable Streets is back in Kilgore after more than 30 years and giving back to the community. She stands here in front of a house she is helping to build on Laird Street. More...

Streets improves streets of Kilgore

By KATHRYN MARTINEZ news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore is a city with a small-town feel that many often talk about. Mable Streets remembers Kilgore as a child and has chosen to move back after staying away for so many years. And when she comes home, she brings a hammer. More...

Former youth prison guard accused of sex with inmate

ABILENE, Texas (AP) - A former guard in the Texas youth prison system has been indicted on charges of sexual assault and indecency with a child for allegedly having sex with a female inmate under the age of 17, officials said. More...

KILGOROUND

MITCH LUCAS

FOOTBALL PRACTICE began here for Kilgore High School yesterday, and it figures the break we've gotten this summer for the heat is going away just as practice starts. More...

Advice & Entertainment

DEAR ABBY

Good samaritans risk reprisal in litigious society of today
JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: "Horrified in Dover, Del." (May 30) describes a classic example of what psychologists call "Bystander Syndrome." It's a sad fact that the majority of people pass by an accident or simply stand and watch without helping because they figur More...

YOUR HEALTH

Not all enlarged prostate glands need treatment
DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My doctor tells me I have a large prostate gland. I am 63. He didn't tell me what to do for it, but he said to return when I have symptoms. What symptoms? Give me a hand, will you? -- D.M. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR WED. AUG. 8, 2007
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH The unexpected continues to play a heavy role in decisions and directions. Plans rapidly change, perhaps forcing you to disappoint someone you care about. More...

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Obituaries

RAMONA TRUNK

Funeral services for Mrs. Ramona Trunk, 75, of Kilgore will be held at Chandler Street Church of Christ Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. with Mr. Chris Vidacovich officiating. More...

VIC M. "GRAMPY" MELTON

Services for Mr. Vic M. "Grampy" Melton, 55, of Kilgore will be two p.m., Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Harry LaGrone and Jason Butte officiating. Burial will follow services. Mr. More...

PATRICIA OGDEN MANNING

Graveside services for Patricia Ogden Manning, 77, of Kilgore, were 10AM Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at the Kilgore City Cemetery. Mrs. Manning died Saturday, August 4, 2007 in Kilgore at her home surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. More...

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