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May 4th, 2008
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Candidates speak out on KISD
The Kilgore school board election on May 10 could bring new faces to the board. Long time board member George Faber decided it was time for him to step down from the board in Position 1. Dereck Borders and David Hedrick will be facing off against each other for that position. More...
FFA HAS SUCCESSFUL SHOW

The Kilgore High School Ag. Project Show held last Saturday had great support from the community with sales up from last year. (photo) Haley Weiss shows her Reserve Champion steer. (for more results see Lifestyles Section of todays News Herald) More...

Council takes on work session

City council meets Tuesday for an off-week work session to discuss annexation plans, rezoning, hotel occupancy tax, and the comprehensive and strategic plans. More...

Want to save gas, ride the bus

You live in Kilgore. You work in Longview. Gasoline is something north of $3.50 per gallon. You're buying three gallons of gas every day and wearing out the tires on your car. Or you could ride the bus for $2 each direction. All you have to do is call a day in advance to schedule the trip. More...

Bush says administration 'clear and candid' on economy

CRAWFORD (AP) - President Bush, defending his record and his rhetoric, said Saturday that his administration has been "clear and candid" about the nation's economy. "We saw the economic slowdown coming, we were up front about these concerns with the American people, and we've been taking decisi... More...

KILGOROUND

FROM THE 'just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water' file: OUR friend Lee Layman installs and services air conditioners and furnaces and so forth for a busy heating and air conditioning shop. A WEEK or so ago he was called to service a unit at a small apartment complex. A pit bul... More...

 News
•Kilgore scout troop needs scoutmaster
Boy Scouts of America is a big part of any community and Kilgore is no different in that respect. But the organization needs some help here. David Gano, finance director for the East Texas Area Council for Boy Scouts of America, said there are three scout troops in Kilgore. More...
•ROTARY HONORS KC AG STUDENTS
•Former Rusk County Deputy sentenced to two years
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 Business
•CHITCHAT CORNER
Last week, Kilgore received severe storm damage due to high winds and hail. The damage received is still being reported, but to add a little humor to a bad situation, the following e-mail was received the next day: "Last evening after the lights went out in the storm, we turned on the police scan... More...
•EAST TEXAS DRILLING REPORT
•Local Alpha Delta Kappa Members attend district meeting
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 Advice & Entertainment
•HOROSCOPE
FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, May 4, 2008 ARIES (March 21-April 19) H You might wake up on the wrong side of the bed. If that is the case, quickly find a mood changer. If you are one for brunch, go out and meet friends. Relax and listen to someone else's problems. You will realize yours aren't that big!... More...
•DEAR ABBY
•MINISTER'S MOMENT
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 Sports
•Hoberecht hired as new Runnin' Rangers coach
The search is over for the successor to the Kilgore College men's basketball program. Brian Hoberecht has accepted the position and will be named as the next coach of the Runnin' Rangers, replacing Scott Schumacher, who tendered his resignation last month following the conclusion of the 2007-08 s... More...
•Kilgore's Todd named Cardinals' April pitcher
•Playoff run ends for Bulldogs with 4-2 loss at Sulphur Springs
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 Obituaries
•GLENN HAMILTON
Services for Glenn Hamilton, 71, of Kilgore will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2008 at the Chapel at Rader Funeral Home with the Reverends David Faircloth and James Shepherd officiating. Burial will follow in the Kilgore Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hamilton died Friday, May 2, 2008. More...
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