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The Jacks are Back

The boys of summer — the East Texas Pump Jacks — are back. More...

Road show brings out trash, treasure

By J. LOUISE LARSON
News1@kilgorenewsherald.com

From dentures to a double necked Gibson lap guitar, there was a wide range of collectibles at a recent Ohio Valley Gold & Silver Refinery road show in Kilgore. More...

City to seek county help with striping

By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Unfinished road striping in downtown Kilgore will get a second look soon, said city street superintendent Tim Hobbs. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. For more info call Linda Myhand at 903-834-6794 or Linda Brotherton at 903-736-8837. TOPS people just love to lose. TUESDAY More...

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Advice & Entertainment

Causes of a cough that doesn’t stop

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have had a persistent cough for several years. I never smoked. The doctor has examined my throat and says it's due to acid reflux. I have been inhaling albuterol, which doesn't help. Any suggestions? -- R.M. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Deal with others directly, utilizing your interpersonal talents. Your business-first attitude, though quite a taskmaster, allows greater accomplishment. Zero in on what is important on a personal level. More...

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Sports

ETTC tourney this weekend; tee times announced

By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

It’s one of the oldest, most popular tournaments in East Texas, and for the last several years, it’s been played for a great cause. More...

Pump Jacks lose to McKinney, but go 2-1 in weekend

By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Chalk it up as a fairly good first week, baseballwise, for the East Texas Pump Jacks this season after a weekend home stand that saw them win two of three. More...

LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF

FOOTBALL KC camp next week Boys ages 7 through 15 are invited to R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium next week to compete and have fun in the fourth annual Kilgore College football camp. More...

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Only a drill: Emergency convoys practicing on I-20, U.S. 69 today

J. Louise Larson

Don't be alarmed if you see 150 emergency response vehicles on I-20 or heading to the coast on U.S. 69. DPS and several other agencies will be participating in a live-action hurricane drill today. This is only a drill. More...

KISD strives for financial efficiency

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

School is out. And as the hoards of teenagers flock to the pools and lakes or head off on vacations, school district officials gather to begin the arduous process of planning the next year’s budget. More...

Dangerous road to get safety upgrades

By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

One of the most hazardous roads in Texas is right here in Gregg County. More...

Bridge to close for repairs

By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Residents in the Baughman Road area of Rusk County will have to find another way to get around Big Head Creek for the next couple weeks. Bridge repairs will close the road, also known as County Road 186) to through traffic, said Pct. More...

KILGOROUND

AARON MAY

SINCE MOVING to Kilgore one month ago, I have discovered so much about this small city that has blown me away. I HAVE lived in many locations, including the big city of Washington D.C., the small town of Terra Alta, W. Va. More...

News

Lady Chazz pumps up Friday concert crowd

Lady Chazz and the Tramps mixes things up during Friday’s concert under the derricks on the World’s Richest Acre. More...

KILGORE PD ARREST REPORTS

The Kilgore Police Department reported the following arrests during the week of May 28 to June 6. May 28 Jimmie Dewayne Webster, 49, of Kilgore, was arrested on three local warrants. More...

Main Street places bricks to honor downtown investors

Investors in recent downtown renovations participated in a ‘Find Your Brick’ event May 28. A total of 16 bricks were placed in the streetscape along Kilgore Street. More...

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Obituaries

DONNA VANWINKLE DENTON

Donna Vanwinkle Denton went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on the 5th of June 2010. Donna was a radiant Christian and a loving example to her family, church, and many friends. More...

ANN WYLIE

Services for Ann Wylie, 71, long time resident of Kilgore, wereTuesday, June 8, 2010 at the First Christian Church of Kilgore with the Rev. Bill Blanks officiating. Burial will follow in the Buckner Cemetery, Pine Hill. More...

ELWARD TRIMBLE

Funeral services for Elward Trimble, 78, of Overton, (Pirtle Community) are set for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church, Overton, with Rev. Carlos Whitaker officiating. More...

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