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DOGGY DIVA

Homeless pup goes from stray to star as Shakespeare’s hound
By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
Lie down with dogs, get applause. A once homeless mutt has become the doggy diva and a sort of unofficial mascot for this year’s Texas Shakespeare Festival. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

JUNE WILLIAMS CLOUD is no longer a woman without a country. Nice to see the passport office has come to their census and granted a passport to the Kilgore native born at home 61 years ago. THEY accepted a letter from Cong. 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

A Word Please

by June Casagrande

There’s a West Coast burger chain I hate. It’s not their food I despise. If I’ve ever eaten there, I don’t remember it. What bothers me is the company’s advertising. More...

Flat Stanley returns

CHITCHAT CORNER
LINDA K. BALLARD

IT’S BEEN OVER TWENTY YEARS since Flat Stanley was first introduced to Kilgore, but he returned recently to the home of Ms. Mabel Clark. More...

Relax, sit down and improve your sports skills

YOUR HEALTH
DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: This summer I have taken up tennis. I'm 55 and never played it before. I have played many other sports. I really like tennis, so I've started taking lessons with a young, local pro. More...

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Obituaries

THOMAS DAVID “TOM” ODUM

Services for Thomas David “Tom” Odum, 83, of Kilgore will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Highland Park Baptist Church in Kilgore. Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. in the Central Baptist Cemetery in Robeline, LA. Mr. More...

MANDY L. BURNS

Memorial graveside services for Mandy L. Burns, 55, of Henderson will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Tatum City Cemetery under the direction of Burrows Overton Funeral Home. Mrs. Burns died Monday, July 5, 2010 at her residence. More...

JOHNNIE CLARK SKAGGS

Services for Johnnie Clark Skaggs, 90, Overton, are scheduled for 10:00 am, Saturday, July 10 at the Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home chapel, Overton with the Reverend Atwell Hankins and Doctor Charles Paschall officiating. More...

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School news

KC unveils new Web site to celebrate 75 years of higher education

Special to the News Herald

Kilgore College has unveiled a new Web site in commemoration of the school’s 75th Anniversary, featuring a timeline history of the college and photos of the school throughout the years. The Web site, www.kilgore. More...

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Whistleblower sues ETCOG contractor

By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

A whistleblower lawsuit filed July 1 against the nation’s largest single contractor of workforce services claims an East Texas caseworker was fired because she wouldn’t help the company ignore federal rules regarding the distribution of More...

Ministry seeks donors for event

By AARON MAY
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Leaders from 33 the Ministry are seeking donations and sponsors for their annual Christ Fest event scheduled for July 17 in Kilgore City Park. More...

School officials discuss goals to become more effective

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

School board members began the process of setting long term goals for the Kilgore Independent School district during their regular meeting June 28. More...

News

Sherrif Cerliano talks about county offices, law enforcment policies at Lions Club lunch

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By AARON MAY

Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano addressed the county’s policy on dealing with undocumented immigrants during a question and answer time at Thursday’s meeting with the Kilgore Lion’s Club. More...

Grand jury returns 85 indictments during June 23 session

From Staff Reports

The 124th District Court Grand Jury returned 85 indictments during the June 23 - June 24 session. Twenty six indictments were sealed du to no arrest at the time of indictment. More...

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Home & Garden

KIBA announces July beauty spots

YARD OF THE MONTH BEAUTY SPOT COMMERCIAL BEAUTY SPOT

Larry and Deana Covin 2906 Royal Drive More...

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Sports

Pump Jacks manager to speak to Kilgore Lions Thursday during lunch meeting

From Staff Reports

Pump Jacks manager Mike Lieberman will speak to the Kilgore Lions Club at their regular meeting Thursday, July 15. “Mike will update the Lions on the Pump Jacks baseball schedule and players,” said club spokesman Gene Keenon. More...

TEXAS COLLEGIATE LEAGUE BASEBALL

Pump Jacks home tonight
By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

After yet another rain-out at North Texas Thursday night, the East Texas Pump Jacks are home at Driller Park this weekend. More...

SABINE T-BALLERS OFF TO STATE!

Members of the Sabine T-ball All-Stars (above) celebrate after claiming their district tournament trophy. The boys and girls will be playing in the state tournament in Center this weekend. More...

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For The Record

Kilgore Police Department arrest reports

From Staff Reports The Kilgore Police Department reported the following arrests during the weeks of June 17 to July 7. June 17 Jondavid Raylon Lowe, 21. of Kilgore, was arrested on a charge of public intoxication. More...

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People

Winn and Maxwell to wed July 24

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Winn of Bryant, Arkansas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Marie Winn to Jacob Charles Maxwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maxwell of Kilgore, and Mr. and Mrs. More...

Childers and King announce upcoming wedding

Fred and Nita Childers announce the engagement of their daughter, Tamika Licole Childers of Kilgore, to Brandon Kinte King of Nacogdoches, the son of Ennis and Commella King of Garrison, Texas. More...

Cook and Jordan announce engagemant

Mr. And Mrs. Bruce Bridges of Longview, and Mr. And Mrs. Tom Cook of Longview, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julia Shipton Cook, to George Lane Jordan, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lane Jordan of Kilgore. More...

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