August 21, 2008 RSS feed / News

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AGGIELAND CAMP

Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science Aggieland Lamb and Goat Camp for 2008 was held at College Station July 24,25 and 26 and several Kilgore girls attended. More...

Student killed in shooting at Tenn. school

By DUNCAN MANSFIELD Associated Press Writer

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ A student fatally shot a 16-year-old classmate during a dispute Thursday at a Knoxville high school, as other teenagers watched in horror as the victim clutched his chest and fell to the floor. More...

Bittick honored for work on Shakespeare Garden

A new bench honoring Wanda Bittick has been placed in the Shakespeare Garden. Bittick has for several yearts been the Kilgore Improvement and Beautification member responsible for maintenance of the garden. More...

Amtrak says demand exceeds available train cars

By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press Writer

CHICAGO (AP) _ Amtrak faces a new problem around the nation: The passenger rail service that once struggled to woo riders is now so popular amid soaring gas prices, it fears it soon won't have enough trains to meet demand. More...

Leading economic indicators fell sharply in July

By ELLEN SIMON AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) _ A private business group's measure of the economy's health showed the largest drop in one year as stocks fell, new building permits declined and unemployment rose. More...