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JAZZ UNDER THE STARS

There was a tremendous turnout for the "Thursdays in the Patch" concert, sponsored by the Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation at the World's Richest Acre Park. The George Faber Trio played jazz and entertained the crowd under the derricks. More...

Budget hearing on council's Tuesday agenda

The 2009-10 budget is $14,580,000, with a proposed tax rate of $.392371 per $100 valuation. That rate is a fraction less than this year More...

Drivers prepare for new laws Sept. 1

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

The Texas Legislature's new and amended laws from its last session in Austin will go into effect on Sept. 1, and two specifically target drivers. One, House Bill 55, states wireless communication devices may not be used in school zones. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

WE'D BEEN TOLD that Joey Monk and George Faber Jr. made good music, but we figured there was some "homer" in the oft-expressed opinion. Wow, were we ever wrong. 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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Business

EAST TEXAS DRILLING REPORT

DEVELOPMENTAL Cherokee County In a lease 2.3 miles northwest from Jacksonville, in a Wildcat Field, the Campbell Well No.1 will be drilled by Parten Operating Inc. This well will lie in the Pineda, J Survey, A-40 with a depth of 5,200-feet. More...

Are socially responsible funds right for you?

WILBUR F. YATES FINANCIAL FOCUS

Over the past several years, you might have heard about socially responsible investing, sometimes known as "sustainable investing" or "ethical investing." Probably the most common way to take part in this type of investing is through socially respo More...

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Lifestyles

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBAL?

News Herald Photos by Lester Murray

When you hear about the Kilgore High School Watermelon Fest, you know it's time for football to begin! The Kilgore Football Booster Club puts this event on each year, and President Tim Capps led the introductions. More...

Acclaimed organist to perform at First Presbyterian on Sunday

First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore will host Dr. Gerre Hancock, organist, in recital beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. The concert is free and the public is welcomed. Dr. More...

Genealogist discusses early law at August SAR meeting

Chapter 57 of the Texas Sons of the American Revolution met at Johnny Cace's in Longview on Aug. 6. During the business meeting, Ray Jackson was inducted into the chapter as new member. More...

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Obituaries

FLOYE NELL JONES FLOYE NELL JONES FLOYE NELL JONES

Graveside services for Floye Nell Jones, 77, of Tyler will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Cherokee Cemetery in Upshur County, with Elder C.C. Morris officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer. More...

KENNETH D. MADDOX

Services for Kenneth D. Maddox, 55, of Liberty City were held 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 followed at Mt. More...

LULLEAN SMITH McCRANEY

Services for Lullean Smith Mc Craney, 86, of Kilgore, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Mt. Pleasant CME Church with the Rev. Travis Stinson officiating. Burial will be at Forest Hills Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. More...

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Church News

GOD'S GENEROSITY

MINISTER'S MOMENT CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

In the Bible ( John 6:1- 13) we are told a miraculous story of how Jesus fed over five thousand people with two fish and five loaves of barley bread from a young boy's basket. More...

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TAKS numbers in, you do the math

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test, which determines whether students advance and rates school districts for performance, can be a confusing issue. More...

TAKS ratings evaluated differently by school size

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

If TAKS testing is not hard enough to understand, let's look at how smaller schools are evaluated. More...

KISD Board of Trustees oversees balanced budget

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Crunching numbers at budget time is no easy task for any school. But Kilgore school district is putting the finishing touches on a $27.8 million budget — about 1 percent more than the district expects to spend this year. More...

KEDC seeks grant for Synergy Park's $3.1 million road project

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

The old adage, "You have to spend money to make money" is coming true in Kilgore Economic Development Corporation's quest for a federal grant. More...

News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Subject: Article Corrections-KCHS-CBDHS Memorial Site Plans Dear Editor, The above-referenced article (August 15th) was most informative. I write to request correction of a reporting discrepancy with regard to the monies. More...

Chiropractor talks back pain to Rotarians

By GREG COLLINS For the News Herald

Kilgore native Chris Gratton, who is a chiropractor in town, was the guest speaker for the Kilgore Rotary Club on Wednesday. Gratton spoke to the club about lower back pain and how to combat it. More...

Bustin speaks to Lions about Allegiance Specialty Hospital

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Sherry Bustin, chief executive officer for Allegiance Specialty Hospital, spoke to Lions Club on Thursday about local health care. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

Should older man ask for testosterone treatment?

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am in my mid-80s and looking more like a coat hanger every day. I'd like to slow the muscle loss down to a slow walk or at least hold my own. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 , 2009

JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19)H Others express an unusual intensity. Whether with an older friend or relative or just tackling work, you become convinced that a change in your style is a must. Accept an invitation that puts you with favorite people. More...

Resentful father poses threat to mistress' son

DEAR ABBY JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: I have an infant son by a man who has told me repeatedly that he does not love our child. He says he loves me and wants to be with me, and he claims our child will split us up and spoil our relationship. More...

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Sports

LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF

BASEBALL KBBA general meeting this week The annual general meeting for the Kilgore Boys Baseball Association (KBBA) will be Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the KBBA parks, the Harris Street ball fields. More...

Three new coaches in '09 for LC

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

By REV. EDWIN FINDLEY Special to the News Herald

LEVERETT'S CHAPEL — There will be some new faces leading the young people at Leverett's Chapel High School this year, as three out of the five coaches will be in their first year. More...

Lady 'Dogs warming up in preseason tourneys

Freshmen still unbeaten in early season

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

It's going to be a busy few days for the Kilgore High School volleyball program, who are getting ready for the main portion of their season in area tournaments. More...

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