October 10, 2009 RSS feed / News

The circus is coming

Are you ready for the big top? Carson & Barnes Circus is coming to Kilgore this month for one day only to help the Lions Club raise money for club projects. The circus will arrive in Kilgore on Monday, Oct. 26, and perform two shows. More...

Kilgore woman escapes injury in house fire

A Kilgore woman was forced from her home on Thursday morning when her house caught fire. Alberta Wilbanks, 96, was at home with her caregiver when they found the fire, said Wilbanks’ pastor, James Boatman of First Pentecostal Church. More...

Texas Two Step

Kilgoreites and friends step out to raise a lot of dough for Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Club

Organizers of last weekend’s dual fundraiser for two local charities expect to pocket around $40,000 for their worthy causes. More...

Jamaican lottery scam reported in Kilgore

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

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...

Bulldog football is topic for Kilgore’s Rotarians

The Kilgore High School Bulldogs have begun their district football schedule after going 2-3 in non-district, and head coach and athletic director Mike Vallery told the Kilgore Rotary Club on Wednesday that his young team is going to have to play we More...

KEDC wins award for best website at annual convention

The International Economic Development Council Wednesday awarded Kilgore Economic Development Corporation with an award for best website at its annual convention in Reno, Nev. More...