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CHRISTMAS HEADS TO IRAQ

Citizens Bank makes Christmas better for soldiers in Iraq
By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com
Soldiers serving thousands of miles from home will have at least one reason to smile this Christmas, thanks to local bank employees and friends they didn't even know they had. More...

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS

When MacKenzie Wright, 6, (left) and Madeline Wright, 6, were in the Kilgore Post Office to mail their letters to Santa, who should happen to appear, Old Saint Nick himself. More...

News

Christian fraternities offer a different path

By JAY REEVES Associated Press Writer

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — It's 11 a.m. Saturday, and whiskey is flowing at the big houses on fraternity row at the University of Alabama. More...

DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY TOPS (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) meets Mondays 5:30-6:30 at St. Luke's UMC. For information call Linda Myhand 903-934- 6794 or Linda Brotherton at 903-258- 3463. Come join a group well known for losing and loving it. More...

TCA pushes national designation for Neches

BEAUMONT (AP) - A state conservation group is pushing for the Neches River to receive a special federal designation that would shield the East Texas waterway from dam or channel projects. More...

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Sports

Win over Hallsville puts Cards at 7-0 for the season

With four seconds left in overtime and the score tied at 66, Sabine's Josh Montana saved the ball out of bounds near halfcourt. More...

Recovered Romo leads Dallas to win

by the Associated Press

IRVING (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys knew only the bestcase scenario could salvage their season. More...

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Oasis for war wounded opens at Fort Sam

By MICHELLE ROBERTS Associated Press Writer

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Judith Markelz has relied on volunteers for years to help the war wounded and their families. More...

National Heritage Day honors the American Indians

By MARY HUDETZ Associated Press Writer

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - For the first time, federal legislation has set aside the day after Thanksgiving — for this year only — to honor the contributions American Indians have made to the United States. More...

KILGOROUND

KATHRYN PENROSE

You may have noticed that we were running behind on Wednesday. Our apologies. It was a long day, complete with technical and mechanical difficulties. +++ Well Happy thanksgiving — again. More...

Advice & Entertainment

DEAR ABBY

Co-workers try to burst bubble of woman's happy marriage
JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 15 years to the sweetest man in the world. We love each other, we like each other, and I feel truly fortunate. More...

YOUR HEALTH

Fibrocystic breasts don't increase cancer risk
DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Both my left and right breasts have many lumps. They scared me, so I saw an OB/GYN doctor. She spent a long time examining my breasts and told me I had fibrocystic breast disease and that it was nothing to worry about. More...

HOROSCOPE

JACQUELINE BIGAR

FORECAST FOR SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 2008 ARIES (March 21-April 19) As you discover the holiday coming up, you feel patriotic. You might opt to host the celebration rather than hop from barbecue to barbecue. Count on your unique style emerging. More...

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Obituaries

JEAN ERVIN

Services for Norma Jean Ervin, 79 of White Oak will be 10 a.m. Saturday Nov. 29, 2008, at Mason Cemetery in Arp, Texas, with Rev. Barnis Stanaland officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. More...

MICHAEL HAYNES

Graveside services for Michael Haynes, 38, of Kilgore will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2008, at the Kilgore Memorial Gardens. Mr. Haynes passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008, in Longview. More...

TONY WRIGHT

Funeral services for Tony Wright, 46, of Kilgore will be 4 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce Wells will officiate. Mr. Wright died Wednesday in Longview. More...

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