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January 16, 2009 / Front Page

MAKING PROGRESS

News Herald Photo by Lester Murray When downtown commuters headed for work on Tuesday, the detour signs were out. More...

During inaugural, where do the homeless go?

By KAMALA LANE Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Clifton Wayne Lee, a homeless veteran, usually sleeps on a heating grate outside the Federal Trade Commission building. It would be a prime spot on Inauguration Day — just steps from the inaugural parade route. More...

KILGOROUND

KATHRYN PENROSE

This is my final Kilgoround. After two and a half years of working and living in a town that I dearly love, I am moving - and moving on. My last day in Kilgore was Tuesday and I already miss everything about it. More...

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Sports

Rangers' Young begrudgingly accepts move to 3B

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

ARLINGTON (AP) — Michael Young will accept the Texas Rangers' decision to move him to third base, even though the five-time All-Star shortstop initially asked to be traded and still doesn't agree with the plan. More...

LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF

BY SPORTS EDITOR MITCH LUCAS

BASKETBALL Kilgore at Henderson; White Oak visits Sabine Both Kilgore High School varsity basketball programs play District 14-4A games at Henderson tonight. More...

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Bush says he kept nation safe

By DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press Writer

In farewell speech, Bush says he kept nation safe WASHINGTON (AP) — As Americans get ready to turn the page on George W. Bush, the president offered his own first draft of history. More...

Tiny Trotters play in Sabine

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Billed as "the world's smallest basketball team," the Tiny Trotters will take on Sabine ISD faculty players in a game designed to raise money for the high school's 2009 post-graduation activity fund. More...

Gilmer horse rescue group pleads for feed

GILMER (AP) — Tough economic times can be hard on animals, too. The Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement Home in Gilmer takes in abused and abandoned horses, including those seized by law officers. More...

News

KPD receives $4,000 for participating in nationwide/state DWI program

ZERO POLICY FOR DRUNK DRIVERS

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore Police Department's participation in a nationwide "Impaired Driving Mobilization" program in 2008 netted the department a $4,000 payoff this week. For two weeks, between Aug. 15 and Sept. More...

US Airways pilot recalled as 'smart kid'

By The Associated Press

DENISON (AP) — A former high school classmate of the US Airways pilot who guided a crippled jetliner safely into the Hudson River isn't surprised with the pilot's feat. The pilot of Flight 1549 was Chesley B. More...

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