May 1, 2010 RSS feed / News

City may ask for trash service bids

It may be time to talk trash at the Kilgore city council. After two decades without shopping around for waste removal services, city council members have the tools in their hands and a decision to send out a request for proposals may be looming. More...

Chesapeake readies for natural gas growth

With 645,000 acres under lease, and 38 to 41 rigs drilling on any given day, Chesapeake Energy is the largest leaseholder in the ballyhooed Haynesville Shale. More...

Frederick looks to chill out following fire department career

After 30 years with the Kilgore Fire Department, Fire Marshal Mark Frederick decided the time has come to hang up his hard hat and flame retardant jacket to spend time with his wife and travel the world. More...

KC offers classes for working adults

Kilgore College will offer classes at KC-Longview this summer and fall geared toward working adults. The classes, called QUEST classes, will give students an opportunity to earn 12 hours of college credit in only 16 weeks. More...

KC nursing graduate presents scholarships

The Kilgore College Nursing Department is has announced the presentation of three scholarships to KC nursing students. One of the three scholarships presented was donated by a former KC nursing student. More...

KISD board briefed on TASB tour of district facilities

The Kilgore ISD school board voted to approve a tax refund to Bucyrus Field Service, Inc. to compensate for property value adjustments made by the Gregg County Appraisal District after the taxes were paid. More...

KILGORE ARREST REPORT

From Staff Reports The following arrests were made by the Kilgore Police Department in the week of April 23-29: April 23-25 Andrew Dewayne Vaughn, 23, of Kilgore, arrested on a charge of public intoxication. More...

TIPRO to cover marketing and eco-friendly drilling

The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association plans to hold an East Texas Mixer at the Kilgore Oil Museum May 4 beginning at 3 p.m. More...

Danville Days will feature homemade foods, crafts

For vendors looking for a space to sell their wares - or to hold a garage sale without a garage - Danville Days might be just the ticket. More...