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Kilgore joins coalition of cities in electric deregulation watch

By AARON MAY
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The Kilgore City Council voted to continue their participation in the coalition “Cities Advocating for Reasonable Deregulation” of utility rates, a partnership designed to ensure state officials consider the needs of cities when regulatin More...

‘Globe Trekkers’ discover Kilgore

By AARON MAY
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The legacy of the East Texas Oilfield includes the discovery of a fuel source that revolutionized industry in America and powered the engines that paved the way for victory in World War II. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

WORK IS UNDER WAY on the next phase of remodeling downtown Kilgore. IT WILL be a mess, but it won’t last as long as Phase I of the streetscape project. More...

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Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

WEDNESDAY POST OAK BAPTIST CHURCH, Hwy. 42 & I20, Kilgore meets the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday evening at 7 -8 p.m.of each month for Bible study, under the direction of Rev. Larry Washington, church pastor. More...

OVERTON

SATURDAY THE OVERTON AREA FARMERS MARKET runs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at 130 E. Henderson St. Submit your Kilgore or Overton Daily Digest items to composing@kilgorenewsherald.com More...

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Our World

50 Things We Love About EAST TEXAS

#11. Camp Tonkawa

Camp Tonkawa Springs, just east of Hwy. 259 south of Mt. Enterprise, is a delightful swimming hole complete with clear, cool water and rope swings. More...

Overton show rescheduled

The Fireworks Display scheduled for Overton's Stars and Stripes Festival July 4 was postponed because of lightning and rain to this Friday, July 8 at Overton Park Lake come nightfall. The public is invited back and there is no admission. More...

County eases burn ban

Rusk County’s burn ban was downgraded to conditional Tuesday morning due to spotty rain throughout the area, according to the Rusk County Commissioner’s Office. The conditional status allows for burning as long as conditions are stable. More...

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Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Bill A Johnson

Born July 25, 1922 and passed away June 30, 2011 Graveside services on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Post Oak Church of Christ in Kilgore. Lived in White Oak, Texas, all his life and owned the A&B Ranch. More...

ROSE TULLIER

Graveside services for Rose Tullier, 75, of Kilgore were Tuesday, July 5 at Danville Cemetery with Reverend Otis Thrash officiating under the direction Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mrs. Tullier passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 in Tyler. More...

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KISD sees leadership changes at campuses

By AARON MAY
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Kilgore school officials are searching for two new principals this month after one resigned and another requested a non-academic position in the district. More...

Second Streetscape phase begins soon downtown at acre

By JAMES DRAPER
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With a pre-construction conference set Thursday, the City of Kilgore is on the cusp of kicking off Streetscape Phase II. More...

REVIEW

Festival stages haunting version of ‘Hamlet’

By LINDA K. BALLARD
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To be or not to be is the question that surfaces more than once in Shakespeare’s familiar drama and in this performance, a question answered through the strength and stamina of the actors and actresses throughout the entirety of the play. More...

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Overton residents ride and walk together in the annual Stars & Stripes parade Monday. More...

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News2Go: Tuesday - July 5, 2011

International documentary team spotlights Kilgore for Texas show

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News2Go: Wednesday - July 6, 2011

Kilgore post office will become hub for Overton carriers

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News2Go: Thursday - July 7, 2011

Local author discusses new book, 'The Nameless World'

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News

Rusk County officers bring home medals

On June 15-19, 2011, five officers from the Rusk County Sheriff ’s Office competed in the 2011 Police Games, in Desoto, Texas, sponsored by Texas Police Athletics Federation (TPAF). The officers won a total of 25 medals. More...

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Sports

Tuesday's storms force some all-star games to postpone

But 11-year-olds win, claim tourney title

By MITCH LUCAS
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The rain just won¹t let the all-star tournaments come to a conclusion. More...

’Jacks win TCL’s first-half title

Win Monday’s game after lengthy lightning delay; back home this weekend

By MITCH LUCAS
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If you’re a fan of the East Texas Pump Jacks, life — at least the sports portion of it — is going pretty well for you right now. Not even a thunderstorm can slow the Pump Jacks’ momentum. More...

Overton’s Jackson to Mineola

By MITCH LUCAS
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The architect of Overton High School’s two baseball state championship game appearances is moving on, the Kilgore News Herald has learned. More...

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For The Record

POLICE REPORTS

From Staff Reports

The Kilgore Police Department reported the following arrests between the dates of June 20 and June 29. June 20 Tonya Lee Wilson, 31, of Kilgore, was arrested on two charges of possession of a controlled substance. More...

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