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Merritt mulls second run at District 7 seat

By JAMES DRAPER
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Tommy Merritt is testing the waters. The filing period to secure a spot in the March 6 primary election opened Monday, and Merritt spent the evening in Gilmer, meeting with Republican Party Precinct Chairman Ken Ambrose and other party members. More...

Council members prioritize new tasks

City Manager presents 37 ideas, narrows focus for immediate action
By JAMES DRAPER
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For weeks, Kilgore City Council members have been wondering about the scores of ideas City Manager Scott Sellers has been jotting down. More...

HOMES projects move to bidding phase this month

By JAMES DRAPER
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The state is currently reviewing the first six houses submitted to be razed and replaced by the City of Kilgore. Initial approval should come this week, says general services director B.J. Owen. More...

Dallas historical group honors Kilgore native for community service

By JAMES DRAPER
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Dallas architect Brent Brown is doing what he can to level the playing field when it comes to good, attractive and accessible design. On Nov. More...

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Daily Digest

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...

KILGORE

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...

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Advice & Entertainment

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Shingle aftermath often worse than outbreak
DR. PAUL G. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Two years ago I had shingles, and I now suffer the aftereffects of it. The sores went away in a month, but the stinging, burning, throbbing pain is still with me. I cannot wear clothing over the affected shoulder. More...

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Sports

Rangers, Lady Rangers home tonight

By MITCH LUCAS
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Now things get serious for the Kilgore College Lady Rangers. The KC women finally open the Region XIV Conference schedule tonight, hosting rival Lon Morris here at Masters Gymnasium, a 5:30 p.m. start. More...

SHACKLEFORD, TJC LADY APACHES WIN NJCAA NATIONAL TITLE!

Former Kilgore soccer standout Kandace Shackleford (right) poses with the NJCAA Division I Women’s national championship last week,as she and the Tyler Junior College Lady Apaches finished an u More...

ALEXIS SMITH, MIKE SMITH WIN AT TOURNEY

Mike Smith and Alexis Smith (left) attended the World Tae Kwon Do Alliance (WTA) fall qualifier tournament in Plano on Nov. 19. More...

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School news

High school, students earn high honors

Two seniors receive national recognition for PSAT scores
By AARON MAY
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Recent state and national level awards and acknowledgments received by Kilgore High School show an increasing number of students are reaching for the gold, when it comes to academics. More...

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Kilgore College’s Ag Club of Overton brought Christmas to the Farm as their float’s theme, and took home the Best Non-commercial Float prize from the Overton Christmas Parade along Commer More...

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Dennis and Mikki Ellis admire the Christmas decorations at Main Street Gifts and More Saturday during the annual Mingle & Jingle celebration. Find more photos on PAGE 7. More...

HEATING UP the holidays

A group of hot air balloonists hit their burners during the warm-up of the Kilgore Chamber of .Commerce Christmas Parade Tuesday, the roar of flames temporarily drowning out the carols but no match for the appreciative roar of thousands of people lin More...

Liberty City light labor is no little task

Devoted volunteers keep drive-through Christmas shining each year at park
By AARON MAY
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Liberty City’s hidden treasure is sparkling with the glow of half a million lights this month as the Christmas season approaches. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

SURELY THE POWER companies are smiling. Christmas lights are everywhere. + WE’RE told Hugh Camp Park at Liberty City switches on more than 500,000 light bulbs each evening. More...

News2Go

News2Go: Thursday - December 1, 2011

Texas Shakespeare Festival stages 'The Book of Luke'

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Local sex offender in jail after entering LeTourneau dormitory, taking pictures

By AARON MAY
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A former Kilgore resident, and registered sex offender, remained in the Gregg County Jail Tuesday after reportedly entering a male dormitory at LeTourneau University in Longview. More...

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Our World

Holiday Events

WEDNESDAY: Nov. 30 Advent Meditations 12:05 p.m. 815 E. Main St. Admission is free First Presbyterian Church will host a four-part Advent Noonday Meditation series on Wednesdays during Advent. More...

Bidders snap up charity trees

By AARON MAY
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Helping Hands food pantry received a boost last weekend after a Christmas tree silent auction collected more than $1,000 for the non-profit organization. More...

REVIEW: The East Texas Pipe Organ Festival

PART THREE
By MICHAEL FOX
Guest Columnist

The final day of the East Texas Pipe Organ Festival started with a little jewel, the 22-rank opus 1153A in the First Baptist Church of Nacogdoches. More...

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Obituaries

Arlist Stone

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DEMPSEY LOUISE “PAT” BARBER

Graveside services for Dempsey Louise “Pat” Barber, 88, of Kilgore will be 2 p.m. at the Kilgore City Cemetery on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Mrs. Barber passed away on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, after a brief illness. More...

JERALD JONES

A memorial service for Jerald “Jerry” Jones, 70, of Tyler is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Lloyd James Funeral Home, 1011 East First Street, Tyler 75701. Reverend Rick Tate of Fairwood Methodist Church will officiate. Mr. More...

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Opinion

GUEST OPINION

Redistricting: Full employment act for lawyers
DAVE MCNEELY

It gives you an idea of what to expect from Texas redistricting when plaintiffs file lawsuits even before the maps are completed. More...

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