May 27, 2009 / Front Page

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KISD board member steps down

The Kilgore Independent School District Board of Trustees met last night with a variety of tasks on their agenda. More...

KILGOROUND

BRENDA BROWN

Many of you may already know that our own Linda Ballard is down and temporarily out of the office due to a fall (not from grace) during her grandson's band concert in Overton on Thursday night. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

THURSDAY THURSDAY IN THE PATCH, sponsored by the Kilgore Historic Preservation Foundation, will host "Shake, Rattle, & Roll" in concert at the World's Richest Acre Park 6:30 p.m. June 18. More...

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News

SPLASH DAY AT THE KILGORE CITY POOL

City pool ready for summer fun

Mike Sechrist, manager for the Kilgore City Pool said Splash Day, in spite of the weather and having to close early due to lightning was still a success with 185 people taking advantage of the free admission. More...

KPD POLICE REPORTS

Kilgore police officers worked 89 calls and made four arrests between 12:01 a.m. Friday and midnight Sunday. More...

CORRECTIONS

As a matter of policy, the Kilgore News Herald will publish corrections of errors in fact that have been printed in the newspaper. More...

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Sports

Overton advances for school's deepest playoff trip

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/ UIL CLASS 1A PLAYOFFS
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Overton fans, your Mustangs baseball team is moving on. The Overton High School Mustangs took care of business over the weekend in a UIL Class 1A playoff series against Avery. More...

Teaching new 'Dogs old tricks

Ragin' Red wraps up the 2008-09 school year with a productive spring session; lineup for 2009 season will be young, but talented, coach Mike Vallery says
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Having spring practice this year was a necessity for the Kilgore High School football program, coach Mike Vallery said Tuesday. More...

COLLEGE SOFTBALL/ NCAA DIV. II WORLD SERIES

Sabine's James, Angelo finish season
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

The breakout college softball season has ended for former Sabine High School multi-sport athlete and Liberty City native Sandy James. But what a breakout season it was. More...

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School news

Sabine High School seniors honored with scholarships and awards

Sabine High School seniors were honored with numerous scholarships and awards during the 2009 Senior Honors and Awards Program on May 21. More...

MAUDE LAIRD MIDDLE SCHOOL TWIRLERS

The Maude Laird Middle School Twirlers for the 2009/2010 school year are left to right, Alex Barnes, Janel Dunn, Nicolle Sikes, Jerrica Lewis, Ashley Griffin, Racheal Hughes and Britney Mayo. More...

KC to offer 'Spanish for Banking' course

Spanish for Banking will be offered by Kilgore College May 28-July 2 in the Bert E. Woodruff Adult Education Center in Kilgore. Classes will be held each evening from 6:30 to 9:30. More...

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Summer Reading Program at Kilgore Public Library

Kilgore Public Library's annual Summer Reading Program kicks off next week. Janet Marley, Kilgore librarian, said the program opens with Daryl Sprout, herpetological humorist, and a stage show which includes comedy, magic and, of course, snakes. More...

READY TO RETIRE

Kilgore Police Capt. Ron England looks to retirement
By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

After more than 40 years of service in law enforcement — 25 with the Kilgore Police Department — Captain Ron England has pretty much seen it all. The Daingerfield native began his career as a lawman in the U.S. More...

State performs county restaurant inspections

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

With more and more restaurants popping up, especially small roadside eateries, the question is, Who handles the inspections of these restaurants? All restaurants need permits. More...

Advice & Entertainment

Wedding party's long delay distrubs guests at reception

DEAR ABBY JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have attended several weddings lately where we have waited up to an hour and a half for the bride and groom to arrive at their own reception. Can you enlighten me because, frankly, I am ... More...

HOROSCOPE

JACQUELINE BIGAR

FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 ARIES (March 21-April 19) You become a fountain of ideas and solutions. Whether dealing with something private or public makes no difference. More...

Uterine lining can be found in distant places

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My daughter, 21, is in her last semester of college. She has had painful periods since her late teens. Now they have gotten so bad that she has had a tough time keeping up with her schoolwork. More...

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Obituaries

EDWIN HEMPEL

Edwin Keith Hempel, 54 of Copperas Cove died Friday, May 22, 2009. A native of Lampasas, TX, he was the son of the late Melvin F. and Myrtle R. Sanford Blackstock Hempel. He was also preceded in death by his younger brother Nathan Lee Hempel More...

EVELYN SHORES

Services for Evelyn Shores, 95, of Kilgore will be Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Two O'clock in the afternoon in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore with Reverend David Hampton officiating. Burial will follow at Kilgore Cemetery. More...

R.MAX BALLENGER

Services for R. Max Ballenger, 88, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Crawford A. Crim Chapel with Rev. Bill Blanks officiating. Interment will be in Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crawford A. More...

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