Thousands of kids and adults alike, adorned in all types of costumes lined the streets of downtown Kilgore on Halloween to receive their treats. More...
Even though Texas remains on fairly solid financial ground, local economic development officials and state policy makers agree that fostering economic growth is the key to success in a struggling economy. Gov. Rick Perry on Friday met with leaders of key trade associations to hear first-hand how the current national economic situation is impacting Texas industries. More...
Back when the first downtown chili cookoff began 16 years ago, four guys thought a lunch of "Texas Red" would be a great way to show a little appreciation to their valued oil field customers. Eight companies signed up and cooked eight pots of chili down on a vacant lot off Commerce Street at Knowles. More...
Jim Archer of Pittsburg, Rotary District Governor nominee, was the guest speaker for the Kilgore Rotary Club on Wednesday. Archer spoke to the club and introduced himself to members who might not know him. He will be district governor in two years and is trying to get to know people now so the transition into his year will be smooth. More...
WASHINGTON (AP) - After half a century as more of a curiosity than a convenience, passenger trains are getting back on track in some parts of the country. The high cost of energy, coupled with congestion on highways and at airports, is drawing travelers back to trains not only for commuting but also for travel between cities as much as 500 miles apart. More...
DEVELOPMENTAL Anderson County The Bethel Salt Dome Well No.1B will be drilled two miles south from Bethel in the Bethel Dome (Storage) Field. Brookside Storage LLC will drill the well to a depth of 6,000-feet in the Kinley, T H Survey, A-450. More...
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matthew 5:7) I had finished making some visitations recently at an area hospital and decided to take the elevator down to ground floor. The elevator was almost full when I got on. When we reached the next floor, the elevator stopped to let someone off. More...
Bulldogs demonstrate offensive firepower, defensive muscle in 35-7 win at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE — Over the years, the Kilgore High School Bulldogs and Jacksonville High School Indians have played some very good, competitive football games, many of which went down to the final seconds. Friday night here at the Tomato Bowl was not one of them. More...
Graveside services for David William Lane, 58 of Flint, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Salem Cemetery, near Wright City, with Rev. James Boatman officiating under direction of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors, Tyler. Mr. Lane Died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 in Tyler. He has lived in Tyler most of his life, worked as a rigger for Wren Oilfield Service Co. More...
"John" and I were married in the fall of 1999. We met earlier that year, got engaged and I found out I was pregnant with our first child at the beginning of the summer. The abuse began shortly after our marriage. His first step in violence toward me was so unexpected and the reason so senseless. More...
United Fund of Kilgore 