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November 9, 2008  RSS feed
SPECIAL OLYMPIAN
Melissa Vonsenden, assistant principal at Maude Laird Middle School said she was proud to have recently attended a Special Olympics Swim meet at Texas A&M University where a MlMS student was participating. Vonsenden said Cathie Richey, 12, competed in four events. Because of her talent she was placed to compete against swimmers five to 40 years her senior said Vonsenden. Cathie won two gold medals in the 25 yard freestyle and the 50 yard backstroke, a silver medal in the 100 yard freestyle relay and a bronze medal in the 50 yard freestyle. Cathie is the daughter of Scott Richey and Bobbie Kahn. (photos top to bottom) Cathie is all smiles as she prepares for her event. Cathie proudly shows off her medals at MLMS. More...
KHS takes stand on vandalism

Wednesday morning, the morning after Americans elected their first black president, Kilgore High School was "adorned" with a message in the form of a racial slur written on the side of the gym. More...

KPD investigates area vandalism

Kilgore Police Department investigators are looking into another case of racially-motivated vandalism in addition to the KHS incident. Also on Wednesday morning, racial slurs, obscene language and remarks referencing skateboarding were discovered at the Kilgore City Skatepark. More...

 News
• City council to get update on Allegiance Specialty Hospital
Allegiance Specialty Hospital is slated to give an update on hospital operations at the next regularly scheduled meeting of Kilgore City Council next week. Carol Hinton, director of tourism for the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce, will also present her quarterly report. More...
• article has image Rotarians learn about Alzheimer's Alliance of Northeast Texas
• article has image KPD officer prepares to deploy to Iraq
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 Business
• EAST TEXAS DRILLING REPORT
DEVELOPMENTAL Gregg County The Hughes "A" Well No.1 will be drilled 6.9 miles northwest from Longview in the Willow Springs (Travis Peak Transition) Field. This well will be drilled to a depth of 8,200-feet by Dallas Production, Inc. This well will lie in the Sanchez, D Survey, A-186. More...
• article has image Dividends still worth pursuing if tax laws change
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 Lifestyles
• article has image KILGORE SADDLE CLUB
(top) Maison Davis heads for home with a look of determination. (right) Brittany Steelman, an MLMS student, heads into barrel one on Bob. Steelman waas leading the points battle going into the last event of the year. (left) Zadie, a first timer at the Kilgore Saddle Club hangs on to her hat for dear life as she goes through a lead line run. News Herald Photos by Lester Murray More...
• article has image A Word Please
• article has image And they wonder where mom gets gray hair
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 Advice & Entertainment
• HOROSCOPE
FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, Noverember 9, 2008 ARIES (March 21-April 19) Though you could opt for a lazy morning, by the afternoon you are an unstoppable force. Go with the moment; be spontaneous. If someone makes a judgment, you are unlikely to care. Tonight: Give some thought to work tomorrow. This Week: High energy christens Monday. Become even more of a manifestor. More...
• article has image "Blessed are the Peacemakers"
• Man neither time nor money for love child
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 Sports
• article has image Why are Cowboys last in East?
From coaching to injuries, plenty of blame to go around
IRVING (AP) — Jerry Jones was so sure this was going to be a memorable season for the Dallas Cowboys that he invited HBO's cameras to training camp. Might as well capture every moment. Jones had every reason to be optimistic. The Cowboys were coming off a 13-win season and returned every significant player, most locked up for years with gaudy contracts. More...
• article has image District champs!
• High school football scores of interest
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 Obituaries
• article has image LOUISE TILLMAN
Graveside Services for Louise Tillman, 82 , of Kilgore will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov.12, 2008, at Garland Cemetery in Annowna, Texas with Reverend Charlotte and John Austin Officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 from 6 until 7 p.m. Mrs. Tillman died Saturday Nov. 8, 2008 in Longview. More...
• GERALDINE M. BOLT EUSTICE
• ED MORRIS, JR.
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 School news
• Maude Laird Middle All A's & B's honor roll 2008-2009 1ST six weeks
6th grade: Colton Brasher Bryanah Capps Christina Carrel Rowdy Cayce Kyleigh Cruz Karsen Davis Dominique Dews Charles Dheil Clinton Gilchrest Trevor Goode Brittany Graham Bailey Gregg Halley Gribble Kurtis Hail More...
• West Rusk announces first 6 weeks honor roll students
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