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Holiday blaze destroys home

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com
Long time Kilgore resident Shelly Glasco said she is happy no one was injured when her family’s home went up in flames Friday afternoon. “Our stuff can be replaced. More...

City to study 3 disposal proposals

By J. LOUISE LARSON
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The City of Kilgore is almost ready to talk trash. City manager Jeff Howell gathered three proposals from waste management companies prior to the June 25 deadline, and a committee will be looking at the city’s options soon. More...

TSF’s opening week: A resounding hit

‘Two By Two’
By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

With a sparse cast reflective of the original biblical cast, Sunday’s debut of the Texas Shakespeare Festival’s 2010 musical “Two By Two” drew an audience member that saw the Broadway hit in its infancy four decades ago. More...

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News

Grass hopper populations are abundant

Blaine Jernigan
Extension News

We have definitely had our share of dry weather and hot temperatures here in eastern Texas. However, some areas of Rusk county have been fortunate to have received some much needed moisture this past week. More...

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Obituaries

PHILIP AUSTIN WELCH

Services for Philip Austin “Possum” Welch, 44, of Kilgore were held Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore with Rev. James Henderson officiating. More...

MARGIE NELL JOHNSTON

Services for Margie Nell Johnston, 78, of Kilgore will be held Friday, July 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. Burial will follow in the Kilgore Memorial Gardens. Mrs. More...

BARRY SLIDER

Funeral services for Barry Slider, 43 of Kilgore, TX. are pending at Cunningham Funeral Home. He died July 6, 2010 at a Longview hospital. More...

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Kings of takeout

Kilgore company has growth in the bag
By J. LOUISE LARSON
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On North Longview Street, in the heart of Kilgore’s industrial base, a new model has been molded for making the most of a shifting manufacturing landscape, and it’s as flexible and sturdy as the line of plastic carry-out bags it’s More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

THE FOURTH OF JULY is perfect for one of those unbelievably sweet watermelons from Grapeland, chilled just to the point where it hurts your teeth. +++ I CONTINUE to cross paths with retired guys not much older than I am. More...

‘The Learned Ladies’

By J. LOUISE LARSON
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One of the biggest myths about the Texas Shakespeare Festival lives on after a quarter century. Many believe it’s all about the Bard. 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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Sports

Local all-stars continue tourneys

By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

The dream of making the state tournament was realized by six Kilgore all-star baseball teams this summer, and for almost all of those teams, the fun begins this weekend. More...

Historic Classic returns this weekend

By MITCH LUCAS
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

The biggest weekend of the Kilgore golfing calendar is the one approaching, with the 73rd playing of the Meadowbrook Classic slated for Friday through Sunday. More...

Orr wins derby; game ends in tie

’Jacks return home Friday
By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

While there was no conclusion to the 2010 Texas Collegiate League All-Star Game Monday night in Victoria — it ended in a 7-all tie — the East Texas Pump Jacks did have plenty of reasons in which to be proud. More...

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People

LIONS CLUB OFFICERS SWORN IN

Lions Club Past District Governor Bill Hurst installed the new officers for the Kilgore Lions Club on July 1. Outgoing president Jeff Howell was presented with an award of appreciation. More...

FRIDAY CONCERT: VOODUDES

The Voodudes performed a free concert Friday night on the World’s Richest Acre. More...

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