August 25, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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THE LEVERETT’S CHAPEL Class of 1960 was a fairly small class. Nonetheless, they’ve still managed to lose track of some folks. THOSE who can be located will gather for their 50-year reunion October 15 and 16. More...

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News

Out of the freezer and into the fire

Canadian fire academy students braved Texas heat, humidity to learn life-saving skills

Sometimes, a great notion. In the land of the 2010 Winter Olympics – scenic Whistler, British Columbia – a Texas-trained firefighter recalls the days in Kilgore that changed his career. More...

Four SISD trustee spots set for November vote

Four trustee positions on the Sabine Independent School District school board are up for election this November. Two of those places are uncontested races as of Tuesday afternoon. The filing deadline was close of business Tuesday. More...

Sports

MLMS HOSTS ANNUAL FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

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Kilgore seeking postseason return

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Football time is here, but the volleyball girls are playing, too. Kilgore High School’s volleyball program is in action twice this week, trying to tune up before opening District 14-4A play in September. More...

TWIRLERS COMPLETE CAMPS, READY TO PERFORM

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School news

Kilgore College announces summer ‘10 grads

The following is the list of the Kilgore College summer 2010 graduates, listed by city, name and degree. BECKVILLE Sarah L. Luker, Certificate BIG SANDY Dainelle Carlisle, Certificate; Megan E. Clement, Associate of Arts Jeffery S. More...

Barbee resigns commissioner post

DA says road crew broke rules

Gregg County Commissioner Bob Barbee has resigned his precinct three position. More...

New director sees opportunity at ETRA

The East Texas Regional Airport has a new director. Rick Davis was unanimously approved by Gregg County commissioners as the airport director. More...

Gohmert discusses war, economy during town hall meeting

U. S. Congressman Louie Gohmert made another stop in Kilgore Saturday afternoon, this time for a town hall-style meeting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

WEDNESDAY HOLY PRAYER APOSTOLIC CHURCH is having a “Soul Saving Revival” on Aug. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The speaker will be Overseer John L. Taylor of SHINE Ministries of Tyler. Pastor is Ella M. Walker. More...

Business

Local auto parts stores to host charity chili cook off

Put down your torque wrenches and pick up a soupspoon for charity. Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts store is inviting the public to be judges at the inaugural Kilgore Auto Parts Chili Cook Off, benefiting the Kilgore Crisis Center. More...

Advice & Entertainment

Redistricting can hurt regions, alter politicians’ direction

Legislative and congressional redistricting in 2011 will be intense, disconcerting, and for some Texas areas and officeholders, brutal. More...

When medicines fail, heartburn surgery option

YOUR HEALTH

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 25. I have a serious case of GERD. I’ve been put on four different medicines. They aren’t working. I also have palpitations throughout the day. More...

Obituaries

Rex Lawrence

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JAMES SIMS

Graveside services for James C. Sims, 87, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Danville Cemetery. Reverend Doctor David Handley will officiate. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore, Texas. More...

LINDA STAFFORD

Funeral services for Linda J. Stafford, 55, of Longview are pending at Cunningham Funeral Home. She died Aug. 22, 2010 at a Longview hospital. More...