January 23, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

001p1_xlg.jpg

Cancun Dave's destroyed by fire

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenwsherald.com
Cancun Dave's owners Wayne Simmons and his wife Stephanie aren't sure what they will do since their restaurant was destroyed by fire Thursday night. The restaurant, in business on U.S. Hwy. More...

Family of seven from Kilgore hurt in accident

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

A two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon sent five members of a Kilgore family to emergency rooms stretching from Dallas to Shreveport, La. Two youngsters were thrown from the family van and two were uninjured. More...

KILGOROUND

BRENDA BROWN

Many thanks to Mrs. More...

News

KC Workforce Development offers machine/metal courses

The Kilgore College Workforce Development Department will offer continuing education courses in machine/metal trades and residential wiring beginning next week. Lathe Fundamentals, a 12-week course, is set for 6-10 p.m. Monday nights from Jan. More...

Digital transition could be delayed

By JOELLE TESSLER AP Technology Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate appeared close to agreement late Thursday on a bill to delay next month's planned transition from analog to digital television broadcasting to June 12 — setting the stage for a vote early next week. More...

KC to host art symposium

The Kilgore College Visual Arts programs will host the annual Secondary Art Symposium for secondary school art teachers and students Friday, Feb. 6. The symposium is set for 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the KC campus. More...

Click here for all stories

Sports

Rangers sign veteran Vizquel

41-year-old 11-time Golden Glove winner signs minor league contract

ARLINGTON (AP) — Omar Vizquel is going to spring training with the Texas Rangers, who want him to mentor 20-year-old shortstop Elvis Andrus. More...

LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF

BY SPORTS EDITOR MITCH LUCAS

BASKETBALL MLMS splits home finale The Maude Laird Middle School girls basketball teams split their final home games of the season Thursday night, with the B-Team whipping Nacogdoches, 29-6, but the A-Team falling, 30-14. More...

Irvin's new reality show a circus in more ways than one

SPORTSVIEW
By JIM LITKE, Associated Press columnist

Be honest. When the words "Michael Irvin" and "reality show" turned up in the same sentence, you glanced at the listings to find out when the next episode of "Court TV" was on. Well, it's nothing like that. More...

Click here for all stories

KISD could receive federal stimulus money

Gregg County schools could receive $16,263,500 in funding

AUSTIN - Public school districts in Gregg County could have an additional $16,263,500 over a two-year period to spend, according to Strategic Partnerships, Inc., (SPI) an Austin-based research and procurement consulting firm. More...

MLMS FINISHES SEASON AT HOME

(photos top to bottom) Shelby Hinton goes to the hoop for the MLMS A girls team last night against Nacogdoches. Ka'reya Ervin puts up a shot as the B team went on to win their game. More...

State funds to help offset high utility bills

AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs yesterday announced the release of $123.9 million in energy assistance funds designed to help qualifying households pay their energy bills while providing the consumer education n More...

Advice & Entertainment

Heartbroken mom wants more than sex with kids' father

DEAR ABBY
JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: My heart is broken. I don't know how to fix it, and sometimes I want to kill myself. I'm in love with my children's father and he knows it. "Brad" comes over to have sex with me, but we're not together. More...

Diarrhea can follow antibiotic use

YOUR HEALTH
DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: After falling off my boyfriend's motorcycle, I was hospitalized and put on antibiotics. When I returned home, I started having diarrhea that wouldn't stop. I landed back in the hospital with a diagnosis of C. difficile infection. More...

HOROSCOPE

JACQUELINE BIGAR

FORECAST FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 24, 2009 ARIES (March 21-April 19) A must appearance seems inevitable; therefore, make it your pleasure. Your strength and energy attract those who are weaker than you. Consider a friend in a new light. More...

Click here for all stories

Obituaries

SARAH DORIS SMITH

Memorial services for Sarah Doris Smith, 86, of Kilgore will be 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at First Christian Church of Kilgore with the Rev. Bill Blanks officiating. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, Jan. 22, in Tyler. More...

MOLLIE IRENE O'BIER SWAN

Services for Mollie Irene O'Bier Swan, 97, of Kilgore are pending with Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. Mrs. Swan died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, in Longview. More...

CHARLEY C. DARDEN

Services for Charley C. Darden, 78, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at Lakeview Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at Lakeview Funeral Home. More...

Click here for all stories