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Gregg budget drops by $12 million

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
With total revenues of $47.391 million projected for fiscal year 2010/2011, Gregg County is on a short budget leash – and living within its means. More...

County commits to Hwy 42 widening

By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Bye bye, bottlenecks. Safety improvements to State Highway 42 got a pledge of financial support from Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt on Thursday. More...

Air Care coalition protests fed’s new East Texas plan

By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Between Mother Nature, prevailing winds from outside the area and vehicles barreling through on I-20, East Texas could have a tough time meeting proposed new environmental air quality standards. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

SATURDAY KILGORE FARMERS MARKET will be held at the World’s Richest Acre Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, but farmers are setting up their wares as early as 7 a.m. More...

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Lifestyles

A Word Please

by June Casagrande

Did you know that, according to a lot of language sticklers, the type of chair so many people refer to as a “chaise lounge” is really a “chaise longue,” using the French word for “long”? More...

KC Rangers hang with buddies

Fans of all ages hit the gridiron with the Rangers for Buddy Day

Young KC fans join the Rangers in a cheer as the football season prepares to kick off Saturday against Hutchinson, Kan. More...

AGONY OF THE FEET

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Sports

Young Bulldogs netters begin fall season

By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

The boys of fall, so to speak, are still preparing for the upcoming football season, but the Kilgore High School tennis team has already started its 2010 fall season. More...

LeTourneau welcomes Wiley, Ashley

By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

It’s been a little while since former Kilgore High School basketball standout Raven Wiley ran up and down the court as a member of an actual team. Now she’ll get an education in the process. More...

KILGORE’S ELDER COMPETES IN NATIONALS

Kilgore High School feature twirler Shelby Elder (above) took part in over eight competitions last season. She recently represented the state at Notre Dame at nationals. More...

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Report: Gregg Co Commissioner Barbee has resigned

By BILL WOODALL Gregg County commissioner Bob Barbee has resigned his Precinct 3 position. According to a prepared statement from Districty Attorney Carl Dorrough, Barbee's crews improperly worked on the Kilgore Boys Baseball Association f More...

‘A Great Blessing’

Local non-profits join forces to bring supplies to students
By AARON MAY
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With the start of a new school year just days away, many local families received some much-needed assistance with the lengthy school supply lists. More...

Weather woes lead to delays Kirkwood Addition road project

By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Rain, rain, go away – you’ve caused the Kirkwood Addition delay. June 15 came and went without the expected completion on the Kirkwood Addition road improvement project. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

THOSE OF YOU WHO walk, jog or – heaven forbid – RUN in the spirit of exercise will be pleased to know that Kilgore ISD heard your requests. THE track around the practice field beside R.E. St. John Stadium has been repaired. More...

News

Selective Service seeks draft appeal board members

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

The Selective Service is looking for volunteers to serve on appeal boards designed to ensure a fair and equitable review in the event a military draft is needed. More...

KPD to step up presence in school zones

Special to the News Herald

With school starting next week, the Kilgore Police Department will be stepping up their presence in designated school zones around all Kilgore Independent School District campuses. More...

KISD RELEASES TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR CHANDLER STREET CAMPUSES

Traffic will be able to access all schools from Woodlawn, Leach and Whippoorwill streets. Chandler Street will be one way North from the Woodlawn Intersection to Dudley road. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

HOT DAY ENDS WITH COOL JAZZ

Kilgore native George Faber Jr. entertained the crowd who came out for Thursday’s concert on the World’s Richest Acre. His father, George Faber Sr. More...

For most people, water is good hydrating drink

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What am I supposed to drink when exercising in hot weather? I am totally confused by the conflicting information I get. Some say water is all you need. Then I’m told that drinking only water will make your brain flat-line. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, AUG. 22
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Friends surround you. You can forget any leisurely downtime with the Sunday paper. A loved one contributes to the mood of the moment. Go with the unexpected. Frolic with friends and family. More...

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Obituaries

CHRISTINA ENGEBRETSON

Memorial services for Christina (Chris) Engebretson, age 73 of Henderson, will be held Saturday August 21, 2010 at 10:00am in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Henderson with Rev. Roland Shutz officiating. Mrs. More...

CAROLYN MILTON

Services for Carolyn Inez Milton, 71, of Kilgore will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore. Burial will follow in the Kilgore Cemetery. Mrs. Milton passed away Thursday, August 19, in Longview. More...

CAROLYN HOWARD

Services for Carolyn Holland Howard, 58, of Kilgore will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2010 at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore with Reverend Don Beebe officiating. Mrs. Howard passed away Thursday, August 19, in Kilgore. More...

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