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Godaddynotmom.com is a father's plea for help

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com
A Kilgore man has come up with a creative way to raise money to pay attorney fees to gain custody of his daughter. More...

Champion ambulance owned by two hospitals

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Ambulance officials say it's simply not true that their personnel always takes patients to Tyler, even though there are hospitals located nearer to most Kilgore-area residents. More...

KILGOROUND

BRENDA BROWN

My publisher reminded me yesterday that today is 7-8-9, so happy July 8, 2009. I'm not very good at math or dates, but I'm guessing there won't be another one of these for a long, long time. More...

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News

Henderson man charged with drug possession

A Gregg County deputy arrested a Henderson man on drug charges late Monday in Liberty City. More...

GTBR MUSIC SCHEDULE

When the balloons aren't flying, nightly musical entertainment keeps the fun going at the Great Texas Balloon Race and this year's line up promises a lot of excitement. More...

Physicians support new immunizations, urge children to get vaccinated early

New rules require more vaccinations before a child can start kindergarten or seventh grade this fall and physicians of the Texas Medical Association urge parents to get their child's shots now before school starts. More...

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Sports

Kilgore's youngest 'ballers out of tourney

Dixie League tournament will feature two local teams
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Several teams won't begin their state tournaments until next week, but for two Kilgore Boys Baseball Association teams, the state pursuit began -- and ended -- in Carthage this week. More...

Martini offers 'old style' self-defense skills

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

In the world of martial arts, there are many styles to choose from, but one instructor in Kilgore is teaching the old style of self defense. More...

Victoria downs Pump Jacks, reclaims TCL lead

TEXAS COLLEGIATE LEAGUE BASEBALL

Leadoff runners will kill you, the adage goes. And on Sunday night, they did. More...

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For The Record

KPD REPORTS

Kilgore police officers worked 34 calls and made five arrests on Thursday. More...

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School news

Bingham selected for Lone Star Leadership Academy

Brendan Bingham was selected to travel to the Dallas/Fort Worth area as a participant in Education in Action's Lone Star Leadership Academy on July 6-10. More...

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Search for Fagan continues

Gregg County Sheriff More...

GTBR starts 31st year of racing

This weekend will bring the return of the Great Texas Balloon race to the East Texas Regional Airport and marks 31 years of hot-air balloon racing here. Packed with events from dawn to dusk, the GTBR is a festival with something for everyone. More...

Korean War veterans honored at race

The Great Texas Balloon Race invites all Korean War veterans to the opening ceremony Friday night at the East Texas Regional Airport. More...

One man, one car and the need for speed

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Last Friday was the O'Reilly's SUPR Late Models and Fireworks Spectacular at the LoneStar Speedway, with racing in three events offered to the Fourth of July crowd. Lisa Hafertepe is the owner of LoneStar Speedway. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT GROUP meets 6:30 p.m. every Monday at 201 S. Martin (the Singles Building) in Kilgore. All are invited for a weekly video and discussion. TUESDAY KHS WAR YEARS REUNION GROUP will meet 6 p.m. More...

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Lifestyles

U.S. Forest Service to offer Access and Senior passes in Longview

Two of the most popular recreation passes the U.S. Forest Service offers will be available in Longview on Wednesday, July 22. More...

Genealogical seminar planned

ATHENS — An all day genealogical seminar will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, in the Hart-Morris Conservation Center at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

Pausing to clean shower puts wife in hot water with husband

DEAR ABBY JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: After returning from a five-day vacation, my wife and I discovered our air-conditioning system was on the fritz, but we were so tired we went to bed anyway. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Knowing what is expected makes a huge difference. Even though a boss could be emotional, you can see eye to eye, though it could be a stretch. Listen to news with an open mind, and you might make an innovative stand. More...

Can change of sleep position stop heartburn?

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have had acid reflux for quite some time, and doctors have prescribed different medicines, the last being omeprazole. Medicines were not relieving the burning pain. More...

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Obituaries

DALE MCBRIDE

Graveside Services for Fire Marshal Dale McBride, 62 of Kilgore will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2009, at Danville Cemetery with Reverend Tony McCoy officiating. Mr. McBride passed away Monday, July 6, 2008. More...

Lewis (Bud) Elbert Ogden

Lewis (Bud) Elbert Ogden, 72, of Childress, was born April 11, 1937 in Kilgore, Texas, the son of the late Cecil Irene (McCrory) and Lewis Eldred Ogden. He passed away Friday, July 3, 2009. More...

Mary Kathleen Leach Kendle

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