December 19, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Artists asked to help design new city logo

Mayor Joe Parker wants to resolve any identity crisis issues afflicting the city. The city now has two “logos” in use on correspondence and on plastic pins the city gives away by the thousands. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

YOU’LL HAVE A COUPLE more chances to visit with St. Nick before the big day. SANTA will be at Hugh Camp Park in Liberty City tonight (Saturday) from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. And he’ll be at Grace Fellowship (308 E. Kay Street) from 9 a.m. More...

News

HOLIDAY SUPPORT FOR KILGORE CRISIS CENTER

(top photo, left to right) Chief Ronnie Moore, Investigator Trae Portwood, Lt. Roman Roberson, Capt. Randy Hancock, Lt. More...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Christ is the reason Editor, This Christmas season I have been bothered by Christmas being called Xmas and Holiday more than anytime in the past. First, you drive downtown and you see up on a derrick Merry Xmas. More...

KPD fire, police and community members help Crisis Center

Members of the Kilgore Police and Fire Departments donated toys and bicycles to the Kilgore Community Center Wednesday afternoon. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 , 2009
JACQUELINE BIGAR

directive. You could be surprised by a backfire. Opposition comes from out of nowhere. Pressure builds, especially with someone at a distance or someone quite exotic. Keep your objectives in mind. Tonight: Where people are. More...

Jesus is the light of the world

MINISTER’S MOMENT CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

Just when the world most needed God’s light, a babe was born in Bethlehem of Judea. Jesus is the light that shined in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. The light of Christ never stops shining. More...

Housework counts at exercise

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My wife and I are senior citizens. I am 89, and my wife is 86. Walking is becoming more difficult for us. Running or jogging is out of the question. When you write about exercise, you regularly speak about running and walking. More...

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School news

CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR, SINGING THAT IS

MLMS, KHS Choirs fill the house with music

Maude Laird Middle School’s choirs and Kilgore High School’s choir presented their Holiday Concert Thursday night. More...

MAUDE LAIRD MIDDLE SCHOOL ALL A HONOR ROLL

Austin, Makylia Briana Bates, Drew Allie Betonio, Riana Florelle Borders, Sydni Elise Brown, Sydnee Mckenzie Cabrera, Jasleen Canchola, Hailey Chapin, Trenton Tyler Chico, Maria Guadalupe Contreras, Jose Manuel Daniel, Cassidy Mae Dean, Madison Alana More...

MAUDE LAIRD MIDDLE SCHOOL SIXTH GRADE A & B HONOR ROLL

SIXTH GRADE Adamson, Emily N Armstrong, Ashley Nicole Barron, Danny Berry, Carlin Praise Bingham, Brendan Dean Cervantes, Ana Korina Chico, Maria De Jesus Farrell, Brianna Elaine Foon, Jeyma Magdiel Galvan, Isaac Haley, Bailey-Nichole Jade Lane, Maso More...

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Parker says start Phase II

By BILL WOODALL knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

“It looks done, but it’s not.” City manager Jeff Howell, told the city council this week the two-block-long streetscaping project downtown is not quite finished. More...

Kilgore woman indicted for embezzlement

U.S. Attorney John M. Bales this week announced that a 46-year-old Kilgore woman has been arrested for embezzling over $600,000 from her employer in the Eastern District of Texas. Deborah Ogden Williams appeared before U.S. More...

Business

Put unused vacation days to work

WILBUR F. YATES FINANCIAL FOCUS

Now that the year is almost over, you may want to explore some last-minute steps you can take to potentially boost your financial fortunes and improve your tax returns for 2010. And one good place to look is your 401(k). More...

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Lifestyles

KIBA CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST

The Kilgore Improvement and Beautification Association gave out the awards for Christmas Lighting 2009 and they are (top clockwise) For Most Stars, Terry and Diann Pickard at 3304 Winding Way, Best Do More...

Xi Pi Mu celebrate with christmas meeting

XI PI MU had their Christmas meeting Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Nanny Goat’s Restaurant in downtown Kilgore. The hostesses for the evening were Darlene Bingham, Cookie Gauntt, Debbie McCubbin and Gail Hargrave. More...

Art Hall presents cold War intrigue to the Sons of the American Revolution

Chapter 57 of the Sons of the American Revolution met at Johnny Cace’s in Longview on December 3 for the year-ending meeting. The Christmas season was the theme for the evening. More...

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Sports

Kilgore teams continue to get ready for 14-4A

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

District play won’t begin for either Kilgore High School basketball team until January, and both are staying busy in preparation for it. More...

Cards split first day of LMS; girls win 18-3A 2009 debut

By JASON HEFFNER and MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Sabine’s Cardinals, eighthranked in the state in 2A and finally back home, split their first two pool play games on Thursday in their own Last Man Standing tournament. More...

LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF

FOOTBALL Anthony an All-State honorable mention Kilgore High School running back Ladarius Anthony was listed as an honorable mention on the Associated Press’ Texas Class 4A All-State Football Team, released earlier this week. More...

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