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New facility to bring jobs to Synergy Park

By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
Synergy Park denizens will soon be hearing the pitterpatter of hammers and drills. In a deal hammered out with KEDC and the City of Kilgore, National Oil Well will soon be sitting pretty on a 12-acre site purchased by developer HAAP LP. More...

Conference offers valuable insight to East Texas parents

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Parents interested in learning how to be more involved in their child’s education still have a chance to register for the upcoming Parent Conference hosted by the Region 7 Education Services Center. More...

Kilgore Sales Tax revenue up 58 percent from ‘09

By BILL WOODALL
knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore’s income from sales tax this month came roaring back from a sluggish year. The city will receive a check this week for $1,061,482. That’s up by 58 percent from the $670,445 received here last October. More...

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Local tot gives birthday toys to Kilgore Crisis Center

By J. LOUISE LARSON
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Hallie Lynn Smires may be onto something. The Kilgore four-yearold recently donated the entire proceeds from her recent birthday party to the Crisis Center in Kilgore, with the help of generous guests. More...

33 the Ministry seeks volunteers for upcoming fall concert

By AARON MAY
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Kilgore-based 33 the Ministry is seeking volunteers for their upcoming concert Nov. 13 at the Kilgore College Dodson Auditorium. More...

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Sports

KC smashes Cisco, 38-10

By MITCH LUCAS

After starting 0-4, KC now has two straight wins. The Rangers celebrated their athletic program’s hall of fame weekend in style Saturday night here at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium, routing previously-undefeated and eighth-ranked Cisco, 38-10. More...

Bowie sends Mustangs home with district defeat

By JOE JONES
Special to the News Herald

The Overton Mustangs opened district play Friday night against Bowie, but it must have felt more like playing against a whirlwind. More...

LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF

VOLLEYBALL KHS fights for postseason berth Although state-ranked Pine Tree resides in District 14-4A, there are three other playoff spots still up for grabs, and Kilgore is in contention, despite having just three wins in the schedule. More...

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Obituaries

LOUIS CLEAR

Funeral services for Louis Clear of Kilgore are pending at Cunningham Funeral Home. He died October 8, 2010 at his residence. More...

JOHN PAUL JONES

Former Kilgore civic leader and longtime News Herald employee John Paul Jones was buried Tuesday (Oct.12) at the Houston National Cemetery. Jones, 88, served as a Navy officer on a destroyer escort in World War II. More...

EVELYN KENNARD

Services for Mrs. Evelyn Kennard, 86, of Kilgore will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 at Center Presbyterian Church in Elderville with Reverend John Woodard officiating. More...

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Opinion

Sabine Politics

Editor, Sabine School district, its kids and will and have always suffered because of a lack of unity in the community. The division that divides this community starts at the 4-way intersection in Liberty City. More...

Customer Service Problem

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SADDLED UP FOR JUSTICE

Mounted volunteers keep posse spirit alive at local outings
By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

The Gregg County Sheriff ’s Office mounted unit keeps the traditions of the frontier posse alive. More...

Jazz Professors to fill Richest Acre with smooth tones

Special to the Kilgore News Herald Autumn gets jazzed up Thursday, Oct. 14 as the Jazz Professors bring the latest Thursday in the Patch concert to the World’s Richest Acre in historic downtown Kilgore. More...

State, local officials tackle economic issues

By J. LOUISE LARSON
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Recipe for an economic forum: Take one elected official each from the local, county and state levels. Add questions, and stir until you get a budget-centered dish that serves hundreds of business and government leaders from around the region. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

FALL FASHION TIP: the fact that your jacket has a plaid liner does not necessarily mean it’s reversible. +++ ALL this to-do about bed bugs has made us reluctant to take a trip. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

SATURDAY THE FALL FESTIVAL at St. Luke’s Methodist Church will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9. RUSK COUNTY HORSE 4-H CLUB will have a fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. More...

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Lifestyles

KIBA October Beauty Spots

YARD OF MONTH Jeff and Jessica Stephens 1707 E. Leach Street More...

KILGORE GARDEN CLUB

‘Edible Plants’ enjoyed

Kilgore Garden Club met at the home of Kay Yates on Oct. 7 with Melynda Keenon serving as co-hostess. First Vice President Carol Hinton opened the meeting and asked Peggy Bowne to read the Gardener’s Prayer. More...

Genealogical society plans workshop, all-day seminar

East Texas Genealogical Society will host an all day genealogical seminar on Saturday, Nov. 13, preceded Friday night by a two-hour workshop on “Developing a Research Plan.” More...

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Advice & Entertainment

A Word Please

by June Casagrande

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the inexplicably mesmerizing TV physician, says his daytime “Dr. Oz Show” is a “no embarrassment zone.” It’s ironic that I’m even mentioning it, as I consider daytime TV viewing embarrassing. More...

CHITCHAT CORNER

The barn
LINDA K. BALLARD

When it comes to hosting special events, there are several families in this area that go out of their way to make sure memories of that event will last throughout a lifetime. More...

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

4-H offers something for everyone
LIZ BUCKNER MCKINNEY
EXTENSION AGENT

The new 4-H year has begun, and now is the perfect time to become a member of 4-H. More...

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For The Record

KILGORE PD ARREST REPORTS

The following arrests were made by the Kilgore Police Department between Sept. 29 and Oct. 7 Sept. 29 - Oct. 4 Rindi Jo Jones, 26, Kilgore, on charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. More...

Grand Jury indicts 45 in end-of-month sessions

From Staff Reports

The 124th District Court Grand Jury returned 45 indictments during the Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 sessions. Twenty one indictments remained sealed due to no arrest at the time of indictment. More...

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School news

STUDENTS HONORED FOR COMMENDED PERFORMANCE

The Kilgore ISD board members recognized last years fourth grade students who achieved Commended Performance on Reading, Mathematics, and Writing during the Sept. 27 regular board meeting. More...

Bryce’s contract to be reviewed at Sabine ISD board meeting

Special to the News Herald

An update on construction progress at the new field house and an evaluation of the superintendent’s contract will bracket Monday’s meeting of the Sabine school board. More...

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