August 19, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Bringing out the big gun

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com
Clint Eastwood has nothing on United Machine Shop Inc. of Kilgore when it comes to have a "big gun." Lannie Coats, vice president at UMSI, said a project like this one comes only once in a recession. More...

Crisis Center seeks sponsors for fundrasier

Kilgore Community Crisis Center seeks sponsors to bring a renowned motivational speaker to town next month. Suzie Humphreys is scheduled to speak at Dodson Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 19, for "Lipstick, Laughter and Life: Women's Day in Kilgore. More...

KILGOROUND

BRENDA BROWN

Don't forget Saturday is the "Guns vs. Hoses" softball game at Driller Park that will raise money for KPD Cpl. Kevin Stewart, who was injured in a serious car wreck on July 17. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. For more info call Linda Myhand at 903-834-6794 or Linda Brotherton at 903-736-8837. Come lose something you don't want to find! More...

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Sports

KHS TENNIS GEARING UP

Naomi Worden, KHS senior and #2 girl on the Kilgore High School tennis team competes at Tyler Junior College this past Friday. KHS is coached by Jason Maroney. (see full match details in sports) More...

WATERMELON FEST IS THURSDAY, SCRIMMAGE FRIDAY

The Kilgore High School Bulldogs will take a little break after practice on Thursday to eat a little watermelon and visit with fans, friends and family at the annual watermelon fest. More...

Coppell upsets Victoria

TEXAS COLLEGIATE LEAGUE BASEBALL
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Turns out the Coppell Copperheads' last-second wake-up call went the distance of the Texas Collegiate League playoffs. More...

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School news

School supply drive helps many families during tough times

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

With school only days away, children and families are faced with the high cost of school supplies, shoes and more, but for many at least one of those problems is solved. More...

MLMS Student Council attend leadership workshop

The MLMS Student Council attended the TASC Summer Leadership Workshop at- Stephen F. Austin State University July 18 - 22, 2009. More...

Robert Holder of Kilgore graduates Air Force Basic

Air Force Airman Robert Holder of Kilgore graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. More...

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Gohmert to address issues in Kilgore

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert will speak about issues that affect Kilgoreites during two public meetings scheduled here next week. "Forever In God We Trust" will host the congressman at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. More...

KC College adopts budget, sets tax rate

Kilgore College trustees have adopted a $48.5 million budget — $5 million more than last year — but the tax rate will remain the same. More...

Citizen's Police Academy looking for students

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

From patrolling the streets to crime scene investigation, SWAT intervention to how various courts handle cases, there's likely never a dull moment for citizens who attend the Kilgore Police Department Citizens Police Academy. More...

News

'Every missing person is somebody's child

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Marie Martin of Henderson knows her brother was no angel — he had issues with drugs and alcohol and the law over in Cherokee County knew his name long before he disappeared. But after 50-year-old Jimmy Charles Scott vanished on Nov. More...

PETS OF THE WEEK

Handsome, easy-going, and sweet, Taz is a gorgeous New Zealand rabbit and he would be a great addition to any rabbitloving home! Benton, a male Staffordshire Terrier mix, is a a little shy at first, but warms up quickly and loves to give kisses! More...

Banker sentenced to federal prison for fraud TYLER - A local banker has been sentenced to federal prison for fraud in the Eastern District of Texas. C. Hugh Bowden Jr., 51, of Gladewater pleaded guilty to an Information on Feb. 26 charging him with

TYLER - A local banker has been sentenced to federal prison for fraud in the Eastern District of Texas. More...

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Obituaries

KENNETH D. MADDOX

Services for Kenneth D. Maddox, 55, of Liberty City will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore with the Rev. Danny Walls and the Rev. Charlotte Austin officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. More...

MARCUS 'DWAIN' REYNOLDS

A memorial service for Marcus "Dwain" Reynolds, 60, of Bullard, will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009, at 10 a.m. at First Methodist Church in Bullard under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Fitzgerald officiating. More...

NORA STANSBERRY

Services for Nora Stansberry, 74, of Kilgore, were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at Highland Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Riley Pippen officiating. Burial followed at Danville Cemetery. Mrs. Stansberry died Aug. 8, surrounded by family. More...

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