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ON PINS AND NEEDLES

TSF prepares for 24th season
By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com
The 24th season of the Texas Shakespeare Festival is on us, and like little bees, preparation is buzzing. More...

The Texas legislative session is over, now KISD looks for answers

The school year has ended but the budget woes of school districts throughout the state, including Kilgore ISD, continues. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

WE'RE TOLD THAT Pam's Diner (at least that's what Mr. Pam calls it when he's in a jocular humor) at Lake Cherokee includes fried green tomatoes on her menu. AND I'd be willing to be that Ellen Watson has a good recipe for them, as well. More...

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News

Pastor talks churches to Rotarians

By GREG COLLINS For the News Herald

David Goodwin, pastor of Carlisle United Methodist Church and Henry's Chapel United Methodist Church, was the guest speaker for the Kilgore Rotary Club on Wednesday. More...

KC to host cheerleading camp June 17-19

Kilgore College Cheerleaders will host their annual summer cheerleading camp June 17-19 on the KC campus. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5-12. All participants will learn chants, a dance, safe cheer stunts and jump technique. More...

Saddle up and head to the Gladewater Rodeo with the Lions

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

It's time once again for the annual Gladewater Round- Up Rodeo, which the Kilgore Lions Club is all about. Each year the local Lions help park cars at the rodeo. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2009
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Forge a new path mentally, even if others are not ready. Feeling fatigued would be normal considering everything. Don't judge yourself so much. Push comes to shove with someone who refuses to get your full message. More...

Growing in faith

MINISTER'S MOMENT CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

"A week later his [Jesus'] disciples were in the house again and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!' Then he said to Thomas. More...

Protein for muscle building?

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a devoted bodybuilder. I spend three hours a day in the gym, and I have made real gains. I have a question about protein. How much should I eat? More...

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Obituaries

LUCENTHIA FARSTE

Funeral services for Lucenthia Farste, 45, of Kilgore will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pirtle Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Victory Funeral Services. More...

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For The Record

KILGORE POLICE REPORT

Kilgore police officers worked 79 calls and made 13 arrests between 12:01 a.m. Friday and midnight Sunday. More...

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Council may adopt smoking ordinance

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Smoking in public will be back on the city's agenda for Tuesday night as the Kilgore Cty Council plans to discuss and possibly adopt Ordinance No. 1430. More...

KEDC celebrates completion of Shell Building II

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore Economic Development Corporation officials will celebrate the completion of the new shell building and KEDC's office relocation to Synergy Park during a brief ceremony and tour on Thursday. The program begins at 9 a.m. More...

Bryce charged with driving while intoxicated

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

GILMER — Sabine ISD's superintendent has been formally charged with a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated and is expected in court at the end of this month. More...

Overton woman pleads guilty to aggravated sexual assault

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

HENDERSON — An Overton woman pleaded guilty Wednesday and was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the aggravated sexual assault of her 9-year-old daughter. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

TUESDAY PRESCHOOL STORY TIME at Kilgore Public Library is every Tuesday this summer! 3-year-olds, 9:30-9:45 a.m.; 4- and 5- year-olds, 10-10:30 a.m. Spanish story Time, 10:30-11 a.m. For more info, visit www.kplkids.org. More...

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Business

Kilgore Woman's Club installs officers for 2009-10

Members of Kilgore Woman's Club met May 28 at First Christian Church. Ruth Anne Camp, Peggy Bowne and Dianna Jones of the Social Committee were hostesses. Preceding the meeting, members enjoyed a sack lunch catered by The Nanny Goat. More...

EAST TEXAS DRILLING REPORT

DEVELOPMENTAL Cherokee County The Weldon Taylor Well No.1 will be drilled 1.8 miles northwest from Jacksonville in a Wildcat Field. This well will be drilled by Ark-La-Tex Energy, L.L.C. to a depth of 6,000-feet in the Quevedo, T Survey, A-44. More...

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Lifestyles

Xi Pi Mu members hold their own 'Olympics'

The Xi Pi Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi recently held a social at Diann and Terry Pickard's home. Hostesses for the event were Diann Pickard, Peggy Bowne, Darlene Bingham and Gail Hargrave. More...

Shaw and Holland announce engagement

Ronny Shaw and Jane Green of Kilgore are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Robin Norris, to Jeffrey Amos Holland. Jeff is the son of Ken and Jane Holland of Lake Cherokee. More...

Tips for canning foods at home safely

Liz Buckner

June is here, the Rusk County Farmer's Market is open, and the 2009 canning season is upon here. More...

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Sports

Todd called up to Cards

Could face Colorado in a weekend series
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

"The call" finally came for Jess Todd on Wednesday night. In fact, it interrupted dinner. But dinner became secondary, once Jess got the news. "The call," of course, was from the St. More...

PUMP JACKS KICKER WILL GO RIGHT HERE

Photo by Lester Murray Jamie Niley (right) of the East Texas Pump Jacks winds up to hurl a pitch to the plate. The Pump Jacks' season opener was Friday night at home against Victoria. More...

Already 49 teams signed for tourney

Time running out; pairings Monday
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.

There are still spots available in the field for the 47th annual East Texas Treatment Center Golf Classic. More...

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