August 29, 2009 RSS feed / News

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CHIT CHAT CORNER

Let's dance
by Linda K. Ballard
We have to watch this guy or he will end up starring on "Dancing with the Stars." Yes, the Rev. Darwood Galaway at St. Luke's United Methodist Church is at it again. This time he is offering ballroom dancing. More...

Grant homes near the move-in stage

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Four new homes constructed with money from the city and a state grant will soon be ready for occupancy, and a fifth residence, a mobile home, is already occupied. B.J. More...

Kilgore Chamber focuses efforts to promote local hotels

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore now boasts seven hotels and more than 350 rooms, the city council heard Tuesday night. More...

East Texans encouraged to help identify threatened historic sites

AUSTIN — Preservation Texas has issued a call for nominations for its 2010 list of Texas' Most Endangered Historic Places and is asking East Texas residents to help identify threatened historic resources by submitting nominations. More...

EARLY AD DEADLINES

The Kilgore News Herald staff will celebrate Labor Day with a day off, so advertising and news deadlines will be earlier than usual. The display and classified advertising deadline for the Wednesday, Sept. 9, edition will be noon Thursday, Sept. More...

PETS OF THE WEEK

Lady an adult heeler mix and Susan, a black and white Tuxedo, are looking for a home. Visit the Humane Society of Northeast Texas at 303 Enterprise St. in Longview or call 903-297-2170; or visit www.hsntx.org. More...

Hwy. 42 accident injures 4

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Four people were transported to local hospitals on Wednesday as a result of a four-car accident in Kilgore. The accident occurred at the intersection of Hwy. 42 and Kilgore Street at approximately 3 p.m. More...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To quote Thomas Payne: "I believe in the equality of man, and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy." I read with interest the front page article regarding Congr More...

DAVE MCNEELY

Perry & Hutchison Oppose 'ObamaCare'; Others Disagree.

Various Texans view the health care reform effort by President Obama and congressional Democrats, in comparison to the state's record on health care, very differently. • From U.S. Sen. More...

AIR 1 TO THE RESCUE

Florida man crushed by car By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Air Flight 1 landed in Kilgore on Wednesday to transport an accident victim to East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. More...

KC offers Business Leadership Certificate

The Kilgore College Workforce Development Department will offer Business Leadership Certificate courses this fall to help individuals upgrade skills in the business environment. More...

KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

KHS Tennis took on Center on Tuesday and the varsity team did well. (photos, left to right) Meredith Gregg won both her singles and doubles matches and Josh Bailey won both his singles and doubles matches on Tuesday. More...

Park funding approved by KEDC

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Following a public hearing that nobody attended, Kilgore Economic Development Corporation's board unanimously approved funding for several improvements to Pentecost Park. More...

GreggCounty grand jury results released

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