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Fog and Freight

A Union Pacific freight train inches through downtown Kilgore Monday morning as a dense fog blanketed the region, a welcome sight after several months of dry, hot days. More...

Even pumpkins can be perilous during drought

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

As ghosts and goblins of all ages plan for Halloween, Kilgore Fire Marshall Brandon Bigos encourages residents to use caution when decorating for the holiday. More...

Chili Cook-off set just in time for cold weather

By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

The streets of Downtown Kilgore will soon be filled once again with the intoxicating aroma of closely guarded chili recipes as approximately 100 teams prepare for the 19th annual East Texas Oilmen’s Chili Cook-off on Nov. 3. More...

Hopson discusses ‘hard cuts’

By J. M. Jones
joejones@kilgorenewsherald.com

Texas budget cutting this year was painful and many agencies had to be eliminated, but it had to be done, Representative Chuck Hopson told the Overton Rotary Club Friday. More...

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News

Retail consultant returns for on-site review

By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Retail consultant Marc Willson returns to Kilgore Monday for a second round of on-site discussions with local businesses. More...

Online poll seeks public opinion on e-book plan

The Kilgore Public Library is considering implementing a new e-book checkout program – users with e-readers (i.e. the Kindle, Nook or other device) would potentially be able to opt for an electronic copy of new and classic books. More...

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Kilgore Horseshoe Club President Terry Applegate presents Amanda Mohn, director of Helping Hands of Kilgore, with a $1,000 check, a portion of the proceeds raised from a raffle held at the recent Tex More...

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Advice & Entertainment

Do men and women invest differently?

FINANCIAL FOCUS
WILBUR YATES

Several years ago, a book titled Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus was quite popular. More...

The Parable of the Tenants

MINISTER’S MOMENT
CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

“Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. More...

HOROSCOPE

JACQUELINE BIGAR

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 More...

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Obituaries

STRAWBERRY HANCOCK

Memorial visitation services for Strawberry Hancock, 87, of Kilgore were held at Rader Funeral Home Friday, Oct. 21. Mr. Hancock passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 in Kilgore. More...

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KPD crack down on fake pot sales

Police Chief: The sale of synthetic drugs "will not be tolerated"
By AARON MAY

Kilgore Police officers closed a local smoke shop Friday night after a search warrant revealed large quantities of synthetic marijuana, porn and other items on the premises. More...

Official warns of possible power deficit

Smitherman discusses campaign, burdensome federal regulations
By AARON MAY
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Texas Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman stopped in Kilgore Thursday to speak with oil producers and garner support for his upcoming election campaign. More...

Rangers fan nabs ticket to W. Series

By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

George Ann O'Bannon's new lucky number is four. When her Texas Rangers face the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Four Sunday in Arlington, she'll be there cheering for the team. More...

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Facilitator Dick Hammond leads 2011 Leadership Kilgore class members (from left) Jadie Roberts, Manny Almanza, Rachel Herron, Paige Brewer and Tammy Kirkland in brainstorming exercises at the Chamber More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

THERE ARE MANY ways to start the day that are better than by bailing water from an overflowing washing machine. More...

News2Go

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Lifestyles

KHS Band hits a high note

Band grabs first top prizes in six years

The Kilgore High School marching band won two 1st Division awards during recent competitions in Mt. Pleasant. More...

What is it?

CHITCHAT CORNER
LINDA K. BALLARD

“IT’S A WHAT?” I ASKED when first invited to this thing. “A Fred Lobster Classic,” said Chief Dick Headen. “A classic what?” I asked before committing to something I had not heard of before. More...

Amanpour’s global influence continues today

CLUB AU COURANT

The October meeting of Club Au Courant was held Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Nanny Goats in Kilgore. Members enjoyed a delicious brunch, with Marcella Harkrider, Jan Robertson and Ellen Watson serving as hostesses. More...

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Sports

Ragin’ Red whips Dragons

Four wins in district may be enough to get KHS in playoffs
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

NACOGDOCHES -- About seven years ago, the Kilgore News Herald once said that the motto for the Kilgore High School football team went something like this: “Winning is our business. More...

Sabine blanked by ‘Necks

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
By JASON HEFFNER Special to the News Herald

WHITE OAK – The Roughnecks’ Hunter Owens rushed for 82 yards and three touchdowns, all in the first half, helping his team to a 57-12 district win over the visiting Sabine Cardinals (0- 8). More...

Lions roll, 100-52

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
By EDWIN FINDLEY Special to the News Herald

CHESTER — Chester continue to get a rude awakening in the world of six-man football, as Leverett’s Chapel routed them 100-52 Friday, improving to 2-0 in district and 7-1 overall. More...

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School news

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New London Volunteer Firefighters, Texas Forest Service representatives and Smokey the Bear pose with Leverett’s Chapel fourth graders last week (on ‘Crazy Day’) after displaying th More...

Counseling degree program at LeTourneau University gets spot in ‘Best Colleges’ Top 10

LeTourneau University’s new Master of Arts in Counseling degree program was recently ranked 8th in the country for 2011 by www.TheBestColleges.org. More...

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