(top photo) Homecoming will be this Friday night at Kilgore High School with the KHS Bulldogs taking on Gilmer. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned before the opening kickoff. Queen candidates are (left to right) Alyssa Phillips, art, Raven Wiley, basketball, Haylee Wright, cheerleaders, Shelby Nestlroad, soccer, Sami Holley, student council and Callie Cunyus, tennis. (bottom photo)Kilgore High School Homecoming Dutchesses are as follows in no particular order: Shacondra Tillman, A Cappella Choir; Farrah Hale, Anchor Club; Alyssa Phillips, art; Alyssa McKinney, band; Raven Wiley, basketball; Haylee Wright, cheerleaders; Desirae Clark, DECA; Erin Bagwell, drama; Meagan Youngblood, FCA; Kayla Brittain, FCCLA; Katy Davison, FFA; Melaeh Geary, Hi-Steppers; Brittany Conner, KYSSED; Quincy Baughman, La Bamba; Stephanie Heard, Media; Ashley Boswell, KHS Mirror; Katie Whitmer, NHS; Kitt Sechrist, orchestra; Krista Carver, prom committee; Jessica Eaton, Reflector; Jordan Cherry, science club; Shelby Nestleroad, soccer; Candice Meadows, softball; Sami Holley, STUCO; Callie Cunyus, tennis; Kelsey Cayce, VICA and Sarah Morris, volleyball. More...

DEAR ABBY: I was a little disappointed in your reply to "M.H. in L.A." (June 22) regarding roadside memorials. I know you feel they are a gesture of respect, but really, there's a time and place for everything. Memorials belong in cemeteries, not on our roadways. More...

IRVING (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys gave up two touchdowns in a 14-second span. Terrell Owens didn't catch a pass after halftime, Jason Witten spent time in the locker room tending to a separated shoulder and Roy Williams broke his arm. More...

Dillon Blake Wolford, age 23, of Frisco, Texas passed away September 12, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 28, 1985, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Susan and Bernie Wolford Jr. Dillon accomplished and experienced so much during his 23 years of life. He was a 2004 graduate of Earl of March High School in Ottawa, Canada. More...