Kilgore gets new travel plaza with a Wendy's
By KATHRYN MARTINEZ news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
      Construction at Interstate 20 and State Highway 42 has begun on a new Gateway Travel Plaza. Travelers and Kilgorites alike are said to be in for a treat. The travel plaza is designed to include a 7,000-square-foot store featuring East Texas oilfield memorabilia and souvenirs as well as convenienc...
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Kilgore fugitive arrested in California
      Austin Gerald Williams, 26, of Kilgore was arrested in Ventura County, California by Ventura County Sheriff 's deputies after an inquiry showed Williams was wanted on felony forgery charges in Gregg County. Sheriff 's investigators had identified Williams as the offender in a multiple-count forg...
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PETS OF THE WEEK
      "Rambo" is a large male allwhite German Shepherd, approximately 1 year old, with a friendly, energetic disposition. He has been recently vaccinated.
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Oil prices set new highs above $110 as dollar weakens against euro and yen
By PABLO GORONDI Associated Press Writer
      Oil prices this morning hit a record high above $110 a barrel as investors fled the tumbling dollar that fell to new lows against the euro and a 12-year low versus the yen. Light, sweet crude for April delivery rose 78 cents to reach $110.70 in early afternoon European electronic trading on the N...
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Lincoln never looked so good: A colorful $5 bill coming out Thursday
By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer
      WASHINGTON (AP) - Abraham Lincoln is getting a little color in his cheeks. New $5 bills bearing the gaunt visage of the nation's 16th president - but with some touches of color added - are making their way to banks and cash registers near you.
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