Louie Gohmert, who represents the 1st Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives, said he was glad to be in East Texas among friends, away from the "mess" going on in Washington. More...
A Kilgore man remains in custody at the Gregg County Jail this morning following his arrest for the aggravated robbery of Mark Dickey at his Stone Road residence. Sheriff 's investigators, Kilgore Police and Gregg County District Attorney's Office investigators arrested Chase Bernard Jeffery, 18, of Kilgore, late yesterday afternoon at his residence on Stone Road. More...
Kilgore College's Homecoming Court has been announced for the college's "Shoot for the Stars" homecoming celebration. The king and queen will be announced prior to the homecoming football game, which begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. The Rangers will play Trinity Valley at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. More...
With the economy in a slide and the credit markets seized up, states are slashing budgets, eliminating jobs, putting major construction projects on hold and nervously waiting to see whether their shriveled pension funds recover. More...
Most of you are aware of this, but there will be a lot more on your ballot at the election this Nov. 4 than the race for president. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are vying for voter attention in swing states; Texas isn't considered one by either campaign. More...
DEAR ABBY: I have been a poll worker for years. I would appreciate it if you would print this important advice to voters: Before Election Day, voters should check the sample ballot they receive in the mail for their precinct number and the location of their polling place. Polling places can change for a variety of reasons. More...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL/ THE RED RIVER RIVALRY — TEXAS VS. OKLAHOMA
DALLAS (AP) — If the Texas- Oklahoma series was only about the sights, sounds and smells of their annual matchup at the Cotton Bowl, it would still be a lot of fun. It's special, though, because on top of a great environment there's a long tradition of highcaliber, high-stakes games — and Saturday's should be a doozy. Kickoff is at 11 a.m. More...
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