November 18, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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FORGIVENESS

Local family donates history to KHS
By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.co m
One man’s incredible journey led him from near death to a life he loves dearly, thanks to the dedication of the United States Armed Forces. More...

UPDATE: Baker Petrolite will invest $10 million in Kilgore facility

KEDC offers two tracts and $22,000 in cash

Baker Petrolite agrees to retain 75 existing jobs for at least three years. More...

KISD certified by Texas School Ready Program

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

The Kilgore Independent School District is among 836 statewide educational agencies certified as members of the Texas School Ready Program. Dr. More...

Kilgore Police warn of “pigeon drop” scam

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore police warn residents to beware of a scam meant to separate them from their hardearned money. Lt. Det. More...

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News

ROTARY FISH FRY BIG SUCCESS

The Kilgore Rotary Club’s Annual Fish Fry was a succes, with the club feeding 350 dinners said K Castles, Kilgore Rotarian. More...

KPD REPORTS

Kilgore police officers worked 30 calls and made seven arrests on Tuesday, Nov. 10. More...

KHS BASKETBALL CAMP

The Kilgore High School Basketball Booster Club held their annual camp last Saturday with 42 children attending. (top to bottom) Jerrick Massenburge helps a camper with a passing drill. More...

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Business consultant offers KEDC greeting to Yamaha

Tom Stellman, president/CEO of TIP Strategies, on KEDC’s behalf called on officials at the Tokyo office of Yamaha Motor Co. LTD. More...

UPDATE: Synergy Park walking trails washing away

The majority of the two trails is in good shape, but some spots have deteriorated since they were constructed five or so years ago. More...

UPDATE: Police say alcohol a factor for last two fatality crashes

Frank Anthony Martin and Frederick Hill were killed in separate accidents here last month. Tests now show both had been drinking. More...

Refinancing bonds saves city money

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore city councilmen approved parameters to refinance a couple of outstanding bond issues and in the process save at least $200,000 or more in interest payments. More...

New system locates 911 cell phone calls

East Texans who call 9-1-1 on their cell phones may now receive quicker emergency response due to the launch of Wireless Phase II (WP2), which sends emergency dispatchers the caller’s latitude and longitude coordinates. More...

KILGOROUND

BRENDA BROWN

THURSDAY NIGHT will be a busy one in Kilgore. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY OVERTON NEW LONDON AREA CHAMBER will host its annual Christmas parade 7 p.m. Nov. 30 in downtown Overton. Theme: “Gifts of the Season!” Free. For more info or to sign up, call Mary Pat Eaves at 903-834-3542. More...

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Sports

KC WINS TOURNAMENT

KC claims tournament championship

Kilgore College Rangers notched another win, defeating Ranger 63-52 Saturday night. The Rangers are now 4-1 on the season and travel to Little Rock tonight to take on Arkansas Baptist. More...

KC gridder Chase Ford named conference MVP

Chase Ford, Kilgore College tight end, was named Most Valuable Player in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference. Ford was among eight KC players who received post-seaso;n All-Conference honors. More...

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Obituaries

DR. WILLIAM B. HERRINGTON

Dr. William B. Herrington passed to a better life into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 15, 2009, in Waco, Texas. Memorial services will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. More...

CONNIE FAYE WALLACE

Services for Connie Faye Wallace, 71, of Kilgore, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Corinth Baptist Church in Tyler with the Rev. Robert Davis officiating. More...

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