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January 25, 2012 / Front Page

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Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Eddie Williams directs traffic around a wreck Monday afternoon at the intersection of Danville Road and the Hwy. 259 bypass. More...

Orchestra director aims for council seat

By JAMES DRAPER
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Tristan Roberts is half the age of the youngest member of the current city council. More...

Trustees extend superintendent’s contract

District receives ‘Academically Acceptable’ rating from AEIS for 2010-11 school year

By AUSTIN KING
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During Monday night’s KISD school board meeting, the board reviewed superintendent Jody Clements’ performance and discussed his future with the district. “He’s turned out really good,” said board president Terry George. More...

Leadership Kilgore group focuses on area education

By AUSTIN KING
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This year’s Leadership Kilgore class is well under way with class members focused on learning more about the history, culture and business of Kilgore. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

WE’RE BECOMING A NATION – a world, even – of rough hands. I blame touchscreen phones and tablets. DO YOU apply a liberal dash of hand lotion, knowing you’re about to smear it all over your phone? Of course not. More...

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Our World

West Rusk stadium construction underway

By J.M. JONES
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Work has officially begun on the $4,266,730 Bruce Bradshaw football stadium at West Rusk High School and construction of the W. E. Shannon Multi-Events Center and new cafeteria could be completed by the beginning of school year 2013-2014. More...

KC offers free safety courses this month

Kilgore College will offer free safety classes this spring. The courses are provided at no cost to students through the KC Workforce Development’s Risk Management Institute which is funded by a grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. More...

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The Sabine 4-H club took a team of young girls to compete in the Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at the Fort Worth Stock Show, including (left to right) Kayden Perry, Lynsey Hewitt, Hailey Briggs and As More...

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Obituaries

School news

Two KISD board spots on ballot

By JAMES DRAPER
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Two places on the Kilgore ISD Board of Trustees are up for election in May – so far, only one of the incumbents has said he'll be running again. Dale Sistrunk confirmed Friday that he will seek a second two-year term on the board in place 3. More...

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KISD provides bus safety PSA video

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Kilgore ISD Construction Video 2

Chandler & Intermediate School Renovations

This story contains a video Superintendent Jody Clements discusses the district's ongoing construction projects related to its new campuses. More...

Groups still setting plan for forum at high school

By JAMES DRAPER
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The venue has been reserved and a moderator has been chosen, but so far only one candidate has confirmed the Feb. 28 date for the Friends of the Kilgore Public Library Candidate Forum. More...

County Judge: ‘It’s just a mess’

By JAMES DRAPER
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Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt is as eager as anyone to see a quick resolution to the ongoing battle over the state's redistricting boundaries. "We'd sure like for the courts to decide so we can get the primaries going," he said Tuesday. More...

Texas Two-Step set Saturday at Guard armory

By AUSTIN KING
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This year’s Texas Two-Step fundraiser offers a bounty of prizes and entertainment for those who attend. More...

Foundation creates ‘Derrick Award’ to honor supporters

By JAMES DRAPER
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As they celebrate the 25th year of the Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation, board members plan to honor an influential contributor Feb. 2 with the first Derrick Award. More...

Daily Digest

KILGORE

WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE is having a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 107 Woodbine Place, Longview. FRIDAY More...

OVERTON

OVERTON ROTARY CLUB District 5830 meets Fridays at noon in Overton Community Center, 601 Meadowbrook, in City Park. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

GUEST OPINION

Uncle Mort and double whammies

DON NEWBURY

My Uncle Mort claims to have a sixth sense that warns of upcoming “whammies.” As long as they arrive in single file, he can handle ‘em with grace--dodging, hiding or meeting head- on. More...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Bowler’s thumb is ruining his game

DR. PAUL G. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For 20 years, I have bowled in a league and had no problems until this year. Now I have such pain at the base of my thumb that I can hardly hold the ball. And my bowling has become a disaster. What do you think this is? More...

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Sports

KC splits with Angelina, at Jacksonville tonight

By MITCH LUCAS
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One Kilgore College basketball team has ended its losing streak, and the other hopes to do so tonight. Coach Brian Hoberecht’s Rangers beat Angelina College, 61-48, here at Masters Gymnasium on Saturday, halting a three-game losing skid. More...

Frankston tops Sabine in 21-2A

’Dogs fall at Whitehouse, Overton sweeps N. Summerfield

By MITCH LUCAS
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Kilgore’s Bulldogs are now on a two-game losing streak as they try to be one of four teams to make the playoffs in District 14-4A. More...

Kilgore High soccer squads rolling in young season

By MITCH LUCAS
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It was a busy weekend for both of Kilgore High School’s soccer programs, who competed in area tournaments. More...

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