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June 27, 2009  RSS feed
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. Owen, director of special services, said the Lou Della Crim home at 201 N. Longview St. needs major repairs to its roof, windows, exterior walls and columns. More...
CAP takes on GSAR traininng in Big Sandy

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. Last week, CAP members gathered from all over the country to participate in training at the Air Land Emergency Resource Team (ALERT) Academy in Big Sandy. More...

Merritt Downtown Properties set up office in downtown

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. Kilgore St., a building recently acquired by MDP. More...

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. Congressman Louie Gohmert's office in conjunction with Longview Partnership, Longview Economic Development Corporation, East Texas Council of Governments and Workforce Solutions Gregg County. More...
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 Bustin, First Year Director, Nancy Whitaker, First Year Director, C.R. Gordon, Tail Twister, Travis Martin, Lion Tamer, Penny Huey, Camp Director, Pat McCrory, Membership Chairman, Pat Nault, Song Leaders, Ty Sharp and Brian Bittick and Pianist, Chuck Maxwell. (not all listed are present) More...
Bring out the clowns They are not carnival clowns and they are not party clowns, although they do lift the spirits. These clowns, known by many within the Kilgore/Longview area, are called "Clowns on the Rock" — ministering clowns found everywhere from hospitals in East Texas to broken villages in Mexico, and more recently at Alley Fest in Longview. More...
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. "Happy 30th anniversary Nana and Papa, we love you," from Trey, Angela and Addison Clinkscales and Stacie, Bo, Anna and Emma Rogers, all of White Oak. More...
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. The past two weeks, I've been pushing myself. More...
The best-of-times, worst-oftimes scenario played out this week for the East Texas Pump Jacks, and in that order. Headed into their two-game series Wednesday night at Brazos Valley, the Jacks were leading the Texas Collegiate League standings, coming off a sweep at Victoria that included their 10th win of the young season. More...
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. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery, Tyler, under the direction of Victory Funeral Services of Kilgore. More...

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