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September 7, 2011 / Front Page

Breaking News - 9/9/2011 09:12 PM

Bulldogs Replay broadcast bound for cable

Check out the Bulldogs vs. Lions bout on Ch. 23 this week

Bulldogs Replay - a joint effort by KNH Marketing, Media Kitchen and local sponsors - will be broadcast on Kilgore ISD's public access channel 23 this week, beginning with two showtimes on Saturday. More...

String of fires puts heat on emergency crews

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

East Texas firefighters are being pushed to their limits this week as both full-time and volunteer crews worked non-stop to control a series of wildfires that swept through thousands of acres and destroyed several homes over the Labor Day weekend. More...

Overton PD investigates early morning homicide

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

The Overton Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred on Denman Road early Tuesday morning. According to Police Chief Clyde Carter, officers responded to Denman Road at approximately 1 a.m. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

AS A FORMER VOLUNTEER firefighter, I’m comfortable asserting that the firemen in Texas have had the hardest few days they’ve ever endured. MOST of us deal with the heat by seeking out an air conditioned corner of the den and camping in. More...

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Daily Digest

KILGORE

WEDNESDAY MAZZIO’S PIZZA will be the site of a fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 259 on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 5-8 p.m. (Kilgore location only). A portion of all dine-in revenue will be donated to Troop 259. More...

OVERTON

OVERTON ROTARY CLUB DISTRICT 5830 wants new members. Business owners and employees; retirees; neighbors; adults of any age are invited to help and serve the local community and international charities. More...

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Our World

Program drives awareness of faith in business

By AARON MAY
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Kilgore Chamber of Commerce and local churches are inviting business owners and employees to a new program designed to offer insight into faith-based business practices. More...

50 Things We Love About EAST TEXAS

#29. Firefighters

We don’t want you reminding us that firefighters are everywhere. The firefighters we know – and certainly the ones we’re most grateful for – are in East Texas. More...

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Kilgore Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Donna Beets presents a $25 gift card to Tricia Hanisee. More...

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Obituaries

Frances C. Dollar

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CHARLIE GAUNTT

A Celebration of Life Service for Charlie Gauntt, 75, of Kilgore will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at First Baptist Church in Kilgore with David Hampton officiating. Burial will follow in Colonial Gardens Cemetery, Marshall. More...

TOMMY STEWART

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear father, Tommy Stewart. Our beloved father passed over into eternal rest on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. More...

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Breaking News - 9/8/2011 04:56 PM

KC reports 4.5 percent drop in enrollment

Latest numbers not unexpected, official says

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

"We knew it wouldn't grow forever," said Kilgore College Public Information Officer Chris Craddock on numbers showing the school's Fall enrollment for 2011 is 299 students behind 2010. More...

WILDFIRES BLAZE ACROSS EAST TEXAS

By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

East Texas has been a tinderbox for weeks, and firefighters' worst fears became a reality this weekend as massive fires ignited throughout the area. More...

City ready to interview candidates

Council narrows field to 6 names

By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Six individuals from around the country made the Kilgore City Council's short-list for its next city manager. More...

Council selects new fire chief

By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Wildfires aren't something Kilgore's new fire chief is used to, but as a haze of smoke drifted through the city Tuesday afternoon, Johnny Bellows was already preparing for the challenge. More...

News2Go

News2Go: Wednesday - September 7, 2011

East Texans step forward, assist fire crews

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News2Go: Thursday - September 8, 2011

Crews struggle to put out fires amid high risk of more

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News2Go: Friday - September 9, 2011

Weekend sports preview with Sports Editor Mitch Lucas

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News

Out of the oven, into the fire

NEWS HERALD photos by JAMES DRAPER (Clockwise from top) A firefighter from Overton shields his face from blistering steam that arose as water extinguished flames in a field Sunday More...

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Advice & Entertainment

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Treatments for osteoarthritis without medicines exist

DR. PAUL G. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My 88-year-old relative has high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation, both of which are well-controlled by medication. She is mentally sharp but has developed arthritis in various joints. More...

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Sports

Itwasthisclose!

Apaches need almost every second to hold off late comeback by Rangers in a thriller!

By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

It was almost the kind of jaw-dropping sporting event that everyone would claim, years from now, that they were in the crowd. It was almost the kind of victory that seasons are built upon. More...

Mixed bag for Kilgore youth

By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

There were ups and downs for Kilgore’s youth football teams last weekend, as the Tri-County Youth Football League conducted its second full weekend of games. More...

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