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Dealmaking and drama lead up to Clinton speech

By SCOTT LINDLAW Associated Press Writer
DENVER (AP) - While Hillary Rodham Clinton urges her supporters to heal a fractured Democratic Party by lining up behind Barack Obama, his Republican opponent is asking voters to remember Clinton's own criticism that Obama isn't ready to take that More...

Harrold kids pack bookbags, their teachers pack heat

By ANGELA K. BROWN Associated Press Writer

HARROLD (AP) - Along with normal first-day jitters and excitement, students in this tiny district started school Monday wondering which teachers might be toting firearms. More...

News

Rusk County Deputy makes bust of over $200,000 worth of marijuana

Rusk County Sheriff 's Department hauled more than 300 pounds of marijuana off of the streets last week during a routine traffic stop. More...

Rice: peace deal still possible before Bush leaves office

By MATTI FRIEDMAN Associated Press Writer

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday that "God willing" there could still be a Mideast peace agreement before the end of President Bush's term in office. More...

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Sports

Kilgore opens fall tennis season with sweep

In action today at Center
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Beating your opponents in every single matchup — that's a heck of a way to start the fall tennis season. That's what the Kilgore High School tennis team did on Saturday, sweeping Gladewater in every match, 20-0. More...

KBBA meeting Wednesday

YOUTH BASEBALL

The Kilgore Boys Baseball Association will hold its annual required meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the KBBA park on Harris Street. Officers will be elected, and the public is invited to attend. More...

Newman back, but two more injured

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

IRVING (AP) — Terence Newman participated in practice with the Dallas Cowboys for the first time in four weeks Monday, an indication that the Pro Bowl cornerback could be ready to play in the season opener. More...

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KEDC reimburses three for growth activites

By KATHRYN MARTINEZ news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Carter Chambers, one company affected by the fire at the old National Oilwell building, has re-opened in the former Capco building on Hwy. 42 south. More...

DPS out in force for Labor Day weekend

Department of Public Safety steps up enforcement for Labor Day weekend in an effort to make Texas roads more safe for travelers.

All available DPS troopers have been called to duty Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1. The officers are looking for drunk drivers, speeders and seat belt law violators. More...

KC enrollment numbers up

Kilgore College is seeing a rise in their student enrollment, up over 350 students for the start of the fall semester. More...

KILGOROUND

MITCH LUCAS

KICKOFF TIME IS finally here, and fans of Kilgore High School and Kilgore College won't have to go far to see their teams on opening weekend. The Bulldogs open the 2008 football season Friday night here at R.E. St. More...

Advice & Entertainment

Couple hopes first meeting of friend's date is the last

DEAR ABBY
JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: My husband's best friend of 40 years, "Nick," started dating a woman about a month ago. Nick has been down on his luck personally and financially for several years. He called and asked if he could bring "Hattie" to our home for dinner. More...

Dont's scratch that itch

YOUR HEALTH
DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My dad is 88, and he lives with us. He is active, very alert and interested in many things. He is out of the house socializing more than I am. His trouble is itching. More...

HOROSCOPE

JACQUELINE BIGAR

FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008 ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your instincts give you insight and direction. You might even surprise yourself with the end results. You have a way of drawing in many of those with whom you relate daily. More...

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Obituaries

JODIE WILLIAMS

Jodie Williams passed away August 22, 2008, at his home in Ocala, Florida. Hiers Baxley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Services will be held Wednesday, August 27, at 2:00 p.m. at Hiers Baxley Chapel. Reverend Andy Bloom will officiate. More...

THOMAS L. NOWLIN

Services for Thomas L. Nowlin, 92, of Gladewater, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater, with Carlis Stone officiating. Intermant will be at Union Grove Cemetery. More...

JO ANN ALLEN

Jo Ann Allen a resident of Wimberley passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Seton Medical Center in Austin. Jo Ann was born July 8, 1931 in Cottonwood, New Mexico tto Fred T. and Mary A. Province. More...

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