January 19, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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Two-Steppin’ the night away...

Annual charity event raises $
By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
JAMES DRAPER It was a somewhat surreal scene at Tiffany’s Ballroom Saturday night as the Mad Hatter, Elvis, the Lone Ranger, a couple of pirates and more turned out for the Texas Two-Step. More...

BLAZE TEARS THOUGH HOME

Kilgore Fire Department responded to a house fire on Simmons Street Monday afternoon. The fire was reportedly caused by a space heater ingiting nearby materials. More...

Seniors targeted in emergency call scams

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

“Grandma,” said the voice of a young lady on the other end of the phone line, a voice that sounds just like their long distance granddaughter. “I’ve had an accident and am in jail. I need money.” More...

United Fund falls short of annual goal

By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Adding in a last-minute donation Monday, Kilgore’s United Fund campaign has reached 89 percent of its $70,000 goal for 2010. More...

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Crimestoppers

Gregg County Crime Stoppers needs your information in the recent thefts of approximately 25 to 30 Electric Motors stolen from Oil Field sites off Hwy 42 south of White Oak Texas which have been reported to the Gregg County Sheriff’s Office. More...

United Fund

Campaign Goal: $70,000

United Fund Agencies, 2010 More...

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Kilgore firefighters observe the scene of a fire Monday afternoon at Ronnie and E’Beth Chappell’s Simmons Street home. More...

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Obituaries

Bill Ashley

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Ralph Ward Jr.

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MARJORIE BARTON

Graveside services for Marjorie Anne Barton, 76, of Tyler will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery with Rev. Stuart Baskin officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mrs. More...

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Kilgore will have to keep forfeit

By MITCH LUCAS

Kilgore High School's boys basketball program must count a forfeit after a fight during a game between the Bulldogs and Jacksonville High School, a district executive committee ruled Thursday morning. More...

Cynthia Hicks

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Opinions split on KHS case

By JAMES DRAPER
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The Kilgore Police Department has finished its internal review of the Nov. 29 incident at Kilgore High School that resulted in one arrest and multiple citations to students. More...

Holda pay cut totals $2,200

By AARON MAY
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The Kilgore News Herald incorrectly reported that Kilgore College President Bill Holda requested, and was granted, a 10 percent salary reduction during his annual contract review at last week’s meeting of the college board of trustees. More...

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The Kilgore Lions Club will host its Annual Chili Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Friday at the Community House. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

NEIGHBOR BRUCE Stanton read our comments Saturday about driving while distracted and took special notice of our story about the fellow changing shirts while passing us on Hwy. 271. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

WEDNESDAYPOST OAK BAPTIST CHURCH, Hwy. 42 & I20,Kilgore meets the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday eveningat 7 -8 p.m.of each month for Bible study, under the direction of Rev. Larry Washington, church pastor. Open tothe public, everyone welcomed. More...

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Our World

‘Citizen of the Year’ ideas due Friday

The Kilgore Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for 2010 Citizen of the Year. The nominations are due to the Chamber by Jan. 28, and the criteria includes:  The nominee must have been a resident of Kilgore for at least five years. More...

Treasure seekers head to Kilgore

What treasures are stashed around Kilgore? We are about to find out. The Treasure Hunters Roadshow is on a worldwide treasure hunt and will be digging in town for five days. More...

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Sports

Sabine splits with Arp; KHS teams lose to Nac

By MITCH LUCAS
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A prized Sabine boys basketball mark fell over the weekend with a loss at Arp, although the Cardinals don’t have time to mope — they’re in a heated district race. More...

Mount Pleasant gets by Kilgore in finals

Girls lose, win and tie in MPHS tourney
By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

It was a bittersweet weekend for the Kilgore High School soccer programs. More...

KC ladies win, men lose

By MITCH LUCAS
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Just a few days ago, it appeared the Kilgore College Rangers were playing the best basketball in the Region XIV Conference’s North Zone. Now, suddenly, they’re on a losing streak and have fallen to the middle of the pack. More...

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