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November 28, 2009 / Front Page

DOCTOR DECLARES WAR ON PIERCE’S DISEASE

Zapata and horticulturist find way to manage (grape) disease

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

A Kilgore physician believes he has the answer to keep a wine grape disease from decimating valuable crops --- a discovery that could save growers around the world billions of dollars in the future. More...

Synergy Park trails due for overhaul

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Portions of the walking trails at Synergy Park have washed away so Kilgore Economic Development Corporation directors discussed their options with an engineer during their regular meeting Tuesday night. More...

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News

Shannon Butts no longer ‘has to’ go hunting next month

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

A little girl’s wish to win the News Herald’s “Turkey Scramble” competition didn’t quite come true, but her wish for a free turkey so her dad doesn’t have to hunt for one has been granted. More...

Kilgore’s 79th annual Christmas Parade

Kilgore’s 79th annual Christmas Parade will travel up Main Street Tuesday night. Dry, cool weather will likely entice a customarily large turnout. More...

Gov. Perry Appoints Charles to the 124th Judicial District Court

Alfonso Charles, judge of the Gregg County Court At Law No. 2, has been appointed judge of the 124th Judicial District Court in Gregg County. The appointment by Gov. Rick Perry was announced Tuesday. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 , 2009

JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Whether balancing your checkbook or off playing Santa, deal with your budget. Try a new approach to the holidays, and you could be delighted by the outcome. More...

The kingdon of God

MINISTER’S MOMENT CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

“Again he [Jesus] said, ‘What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. More...

Overtraining as bad as underraining

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: How do I tell if I am overtraining? I maintain a steady schedule of vigorous weight and cardio training. I periodically take weeklong mountain biking trips where I may average riding 85 miles a day on consecutive days. More...

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School news

Candidates for graduation, Kilgore College, fall 2009

Arlington, Shelly M. Warner, Associate of Applied Science. Ar p, Leah R. Howard, Associate of Applied Science. Avinger, Brittany L. Wellman, Associate of Applied Science. Beckville, Marvin R. Wilcots, Associate of Arts. Big Sandy, Tiffany S. More...

Piper nominee Harrison to speak at fall commencement

Longtime Kilgore College employee Richard Harrison will give the commencement address at fall graduation 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in Dodson Auditorium on the Kilgore campus. More...

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CBDHS monument beset by confusion

Competing alumni groups say there is no rift

Melissa Greene for the News Herald

Two meetings to discuss the proposed monument honoring Kilgore Colored High School-C.B. Dansby High School are scheduled for this Saturday. More...

Tour of historic homes is next week

The Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation will host the thirteenth annual Holiday Happenings in Historic Homes on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 2-6 p.m. Three historic homes and one lofthome in an historic structure will be open. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

WHEN YOU COME TO town Saturday night (as we’re certain you will) for the loft tour and business open house, stop by Goodday Coffee for your ticket. 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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Business

Changing seasons of life may require changes in Investment strategy

WILBUR F. YATES FINANCIAL FOCUS

As we make the transition from autumn to winter, you may be reminded that seasons don’t just change on the calendar — they also change in your life. More...

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Lifestyles

2009 Delta Debutante Pageant

The Kilgore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has scheduled the biennial 2009 Delta Debutante Pageant for Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Sabine High School Auditorium. More...

Rivers and Waits to wed News Years Day

Chris Dorsey of Galveston and Greg Waits of Liberty City are please to announce the engagement of their daughter, Misty Waits of Kilgore to Eric Rivers of Kilgore, son of Vicki Amos of Longview and Kevin Rivers of Van. More...

Hedrick and Bruck announce engagement

Don and Jana Hedrick of Kilgore are pleased to annouce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Leanne Joy Hedrick, to Brian David Burck, son of Steve and Lynnette Burck of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. More...

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Sports

Several ’Dogs honored in all-district team

Anthony offensive MVP; Bustin as kicker and punter

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

While the Kilgore High School football program fielded a very young team this year, when it was time for coaches to choose the District 14-4A All-District team, the Bulldogs were well-represented, as always. More...

Sabine 6-0 at break

Girls fall to Pleasant Grove

By JASON HEFFNER and MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

The Sabine High School Cardinals boys basketball team and coaches -- ranked second in the state in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Class 2A poll -- couldn’t have gone into the Thanksgiving holiday break in any better fashion: they& More...

Kilgore girls sweep G’water; boys lose at Longview

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

It’s beginning to look like Thanksgivings past for the Kilgore High School Lady Bulldogs basketball program, now on a winning streak. More...

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