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KILGORE NIGHT OUT

Kilgore Night Out dodged the rain and the evening was cool for all the block parties. (photos) John Carnett teamed up with his neighbors, Pete and Yolanda Williams at his house, 3105 Mimosa. More...

Kilgore sales tax allocations down 35 percent in October

Kilgore's sales tax allocation check in October dropped by 36 percent and more than $427,000 compared to the same period last year, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

TONIGHT IS the dinner theater presentation of “Panic at the Pageant Again” at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. TICKETS are $7 per person or $20 per family. 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. TOPS people just love to lose. More...

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Business

EAST TEXAS DRILLING REPORT

EAST TEXAS DRILLING REPORT DEVELOPMENTAL Harrison County In a lease 3.2 miles northeast from Crossroads, in the Carthage, North (Bossier Shale) Field, the Gulley Gas Unit No.1 Well No.16H will be drilled by Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, L.P. More...

Keep inflation mind when investing

WILBUR F. YATES FINANCIAL FOCUS

As an investor, you’re always aware of the potential effects of market volatility on your portfolio. But you also need to pay attention to another factor that could impact your investments’ return — inflation. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

HOROSCOPE

JACQUELINE BIGAR

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 , 2009 More...

Weightlifting without barbells or dumbbells

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You have written many times about the benefits that come from weightlifting regardless of a person's age. Don't you consider things like chin-ups and push-ups weightlifting? More...

TOUCH

MINISTER’S MOMENT CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

TOUCH “While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them ‘Peace be with you.’ They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. More...

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Sports

KC drops dounle OT thriller to TJC - Free Access

Rangers still winless in conference play

TJC quarterback Vincent McNeil broke free for a 25-yard touchdown to finally end a double-overtime thriller, 40-37, here at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium at about 10:45 p.m. Saturday. More...

Ragin’ Red opens 14-4A with win

’Dogs get by Lindale, 55-44; Henderson here Friday
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

LINDALE — What looked at more than one point to be a crushing defeat was turned into a victory here at Eagle Stadium Friday night, as the Kilgore High School football team just absolutely refused to lose to the Lindale Eagles in the District 1 More...

Heroes all over the place for Bulldogs in huge win

WHAT’S CAUSING ALL THIS? MITCH LUCAS

Some of my thoughts during and after the Kilgore-Lindale District 14-4A football game Friday night in Lindale... More...

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School news

NATIONAL MERIT STUDENT

Felipe Vogel, son of Alan and Lucilia Vogel, has been designated a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program. More...

KILGORE HEIGHTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Kindergarten students of the Month at Kilgore Heights Elementary School for September are Matthew Huey, Alan Cedillo, Savannah Nezat, Tessa Audas, Aleiah Johnigan, Amy Perez, Kamaria Rider, Marlie Hol More...

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Kilgore officials will discuss downtowner's request for restitution - Free Access

Petition seeks redress for business lost because of construction

Doyle Turner, pastor and owner of The Dove’s Kitchen on East Main Street, presented the petition with 21 signatures of downtown merchants to the council on Sept. 22. More...

Professors set for ‘Jazz under the derricks’

There will be “Jazz under the derricks” Thursday night when the Jazz Professors take to the stage at the World’s Richest Acre. Sponsored by the Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation, the free concert begins at 6:30 p.m. More...

KC’s Rangerette Showcase marks 30th anniversary

The museum dedicated to the first precision drill team in the world celebrates its 30th anniversary this week. The Kilgore College Rangerette Showcase and Museum opened Oct. More...

Local car dealership welcomes new general manager

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

One of Kilgore’s car dealerships is under new management. Patterson Motors’ new general manager is Kirk Wallace, who comes to town with 20- plus years of experience in the auto business. More...

News

Jamaican lottery scam reported in Kilgore

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

A Kilgore woman reported Thursday that someone attempted to scam her and at least two other local women, saying they had “won” a Jamaican lottery. More...

KPD REPORTS

On Wednesday Kilgore police officers worked 22 calls and made two arrests. More...

Pirtle’s holiday show helps Helping Hands

By REV. DUDLEY PLAISANCE For the News Herald

Look around. Times are a little tougher for folks. A number of local families have been able to count on assistance from Helping Hands of Kilgore. Now Helping Hands needs a helping hand. More...

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Lifestyles

KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL

Kilgore High School held their Annual Powderpuff Football game last week at R.E. St. John Stadium. The evening started with the freshmen girls taking on the sophomores, with the sophomores winning. More...

Look Who”s New

John and Shea Hemus of Kilgore are proud to announce the birth of their son, Braylen Jea Hemus. Braylen was born Sept. 24, 2009, at Longview Regional Medical Center. He weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 21 inches long. More...

Horton, Williams set sail

Jamie Lou Horton and Harold Truman “Casey” Williams, Jr. were united in marriage on June 21, 2009, at the home of Butch and Linda Williams in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The garden ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Frank Johnson. More...

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Obituaries

JACK G. LEAK, JR.

Funeral services for Mr. Jack G. Leak, Jr., 85, of Longview will be held Saturday, October, 10, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Peatown Christian Church with Dr. Jim Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Peatown Cemetery. More...

RUTH ELLEN PAGE WALLACE

Ruth Ellen Page Wallace was called to be with our Lord on October 6, 2009, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Ruth was born in Kilgore, Texas, on September 18, 1935, to Ed and Geneva Page. More...

PEGGY LOUISE HIERHOLZER

Services for Peggy Louise Hierholzer, 73, of Kilgore, were held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with the Rev. Edwin Finley officiating. Interment was at Rusk County Memorial Gardens. More...

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