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Code violations on historic home upheld

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com
The owner of an historic Kilgore home must make repairs in a timely manner now that the city council has denied his appeal regarding code violations. A report to the council from B.J. More...

Pirates and Patriots' topic for kid's program

Kay Castles, "grandmother extraordinaire," will draw on her vast inventory of characters for this week's Summer Reading Program performance. "Pirates and Patriots" will be the theme for the Kilgore Public Library's lively one-hour program. More...

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News

KILGORE LIONS OFFICER INSTALLATION

New President is Jeff Howell, First Vice President Tom King, 2nd Vice President Joyce Speer, Immediate Past President, Mike Coston, Secretary, Joyce Spear, Treasurer, Randy Renshaw, Second Year Director, Bobby Wheeley, Second Year Director, Bob Busti More...

Camp takes over as president

By GREG A. COLLINS For the News Herald

Sammy D. More...

SPINNING SOME YARN

Texas storyteller Shelly Kneupper Tucker spun some tales and a little yarn as well on her spinning wheel at the Kilgore Community House on Wednesday. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

Fixation on heart rate worries reader

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

FIXATION ON HEART RATE WORRIES READER DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 70-year-old man in good condition. My blood pressure is 118 over 75, and my resting heart rate is 66. I have been working out at the gym for several months. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2009
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You could be confused and somewhat out of kilter as you look and, maybe for the first time, see someone else. Internalize your observations, making them part of you. Do not react. More...

I AM THE CLAY

MINISTER'S MOMENT CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth; no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." (John 3:3) When we hear Jesus say that we must be born again -- born from above -- it is easy to hear that as a onetime thing -- as if we sho More...

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Sports

Pump Jacks win early, falter late in week at Brazos

Host Victoria this weekend, off Sunday By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

The best-of-times, worst-oftimes scenario played out this week for the East Texas Pump Jacks, and in that order. More...

Two teams advance to state!

T-ball all-stars, 7-8's win out; others begin this weekend
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Several Kilgore Boys Baseball Association all-star teams haven't even yet started their district tournaments, but two have already qualified for the state round, and did so in style. More...

Former KC star drafted by Miami

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Now Marcus Thornton will get to try his hand at scoring against NBA defenses. More...

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BUILDING CONFIDENCE

CAP takes on GSAR traininng in Big Sandy
By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

If you're looking for a way to serve your community, state and country, then the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) might just be your ticket. More...

MORE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS

Merritt Downtown Properties set up office in downtown
By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Change continues to be the theme for downtown Kilgore, now with the addition of Merritt Downtown Properties. Thomas C. Merritt II, project manager for Merritt Downtown Properties (MDP), is currently overseeing the facade renovation of 118 N. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

LIKE YOU, WE were sure that Chuck Hopson, state representative from District 11, was not the only famous person from Carlisle. IT turns out, we were right. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY EAST TEXAS JOB FAIR 9 a.m. to noon June 29 at LeTourneau University's Solheim Arena, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave. Sponsored by U.S. More...

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Business

BRING OUT THE CLOWNS

CHITCHAT CORNER LINDA K. BALLARD

Bring out the clowns They are not carnival clowns and they are not party clowns, although they do lift the spirits. More...

Declare your financial Independence Day

WILBUR F. YATES FINANCIAL FOCUS

As a nation, we celebrate Independence Day this week with fireworks, picnics and parades. And as citizens, it's good to reflect on the many freedoms we enjoy in this country. More...

EAST TEXAS DRILLING REPORT

DEVELOPMENTAL Rusk County The Grissom Heirs - AWell No.3 will be drilled ten miles southwest from Henderson in a Wildcat Field. Davis Oil & Gas, LLC will drill this well to a depth of 13,200-feet in the Brown, J F Survey, A-117. More...

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Lifestyles

Clinkscales celebrate 30 years together

Rodney and Jean Clinkscales of Kilgore will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 27. The couple were married June 27, 1979, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Kilgore. More...

Sparkmans celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary

Hugh A. "Fufy" Sparkman and Brenda Peterson Sparkman of Kilgore celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Grand Canyon. The couple were married June 26, 1969, in Durant, Okla. More...

Engagement Announcement for Cox-Carpenter Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. John David Cox of Longview are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Chelsea Cristen Cox to Bradley Brooks Carpenter, son of Judy Brooks Carpenter of Kilgore and Mr. and Mrs. More...

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Obituaries

TIMBREE HARDY

Funeral services for Timbree Hardy, 58, of Kilgore will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Sunshine Baptist Church in Tyler, with Dr. Archie V. Hicks and the Rev. Ronnie Warren officiating. More...

BERNSTENE 'BONNIE' LEWIS-HILL

Funeral services for Bernstene "Bonnie" Lewis -Hill, 62, of Henderson, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27,2009, at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Henderson, with the Rev. Christopher Stephenson, the Rev. Tony Zinnah and the Rev. Robert E. More...

JIMMY J. JOHNSON

Funeral services for Jimmy J. Johnson, 47, of the Sexton City community near Overton will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Cottle- Pearson Funeral Home Chapel in Overton. Burial will follow at Overton City Cemetery. Mr. More...

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