SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Bidding for Hispanic support in California's upcoming primary, Barack Obama describes himself in a Spanish-language television ad as the son of an immigrant whose success is a beacon to others. "This is your country," a narrator says in the ad that began airing Friday ... More...
Kilgore has more than one art gallery. Hidden behind the worn brown door of a Houston Street apartment, Anup Bhandari, 27- year-old Nepali artist living in Kilgore, showcases his works. "When I came here I thought this apartment was boring and empty," Bhandari said. "I though to myself, 'I can f... More...
Roland Velvin will succeed Kenneth Plunk as chairman of the board and a citizen of the year will be named at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet Feb. 7. Tickets, priced at $25 or $350 for a table of eight, are on sale at the chamber office through Feb. 1. The office is open monday through Frid... More...
In 1983 what Kilgoreites will come to call the old Bodacious - a 3,000-square-foot log structure - was built. What stands close to there 25 years later may cause some to forget that little log cabin was ever there. Billy Ray Suggs, owner of Kilgore's Bodacious, improved the restaurant by erecti... More...
WE HAVE lots of opportunities to thank folks for what they do in our communities. But we seldom take the time to do it. THIS IS the day we thank Jim Oubre for his contributions to the booster club, the chamber of commerce, the lions club, and the rest. More...
Two juniors from Kilgore High School participated in the annual Kilgore Rotary Club Four-Way Speech Contest Wednesday. The competition was won by Meagan Youngblood of Kilgore. Each year, students from Kilgore, Sabine and Leverett's Chapel are invited to give a theme-oriented speech to the Kilgore... More...
The history of Don Grahams Karate Studio is very limited on information and historical events, but what I do have is very interesting. The building was in fair condition. The building was originally made in 1938. The original use was a hotel. The building once housed all the roughnecks during the... More...
MB Properties Real Estate Group has announced the addition of Jan Wylie to the real estate brokerage. Wylie is a long-time Kilgore resident who was raised, educated, and taught school in Kilgore. A Kilgoreite for many years, Jan knows about buying and selling homes in this area. More...
"Hank" is a high-energy adult male miniature pinscher. Hank enjoys being with people. He gets along well with other dogs, but is better suited for a family without small children. More...
"By their fruit, we will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, and every bad tree bears bad fruit." Matthew 7;16-17 The Bible tells us that we will be able to tell Christians by their "fruit." You will be able to... More...
On January 11, 2008, the regular meeting of Kilgore Area Council of Garden Clubs was held at the home of Sharon Ragle with Peggy Bowne, President, presiding. A delicious arrangement of goodies was served prior to general business discussions. More...
After suffering what might have been the most surprising loss of a season that hasn't had many, the Kilgore High School girls varsity basketball team might have pulled off its biggest win so far this season. More...
Funeral services for Carlton Ray Lloyd, Sr., 86 of Fort Worth, former longtime resident of Kilgore, were Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at 11AM in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Hendrick officiated. Interment followed at Rusk County Memorial Gardens. Mr. Lloyd died Thursday in Ft. Worth. More...
Collier Ray Keel, son of Jana and Bubba Keel of Kilgore, was born at 3:34 p.m. on January 9, 2008. He weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and measured 18 3/4 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Ellen Wood of Kilgore and Clifford Edney of Kilgore. His paternal grandparents are Danny Keel of Gilmer and the l... More...
Kilgore Intermediate School fourth and fifth-grade class representatives showed off their spelling finesse Friday in the school-wide Spelling Bee. The battle came down to twin-brothers Rohit and Sanjit Lanka. More...
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