February 11, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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Pam DeCeault named Citizen of the Year

BY AUSTIN KING
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com
Pam DeCeault was named Kilgore Citizen of the Year Tuesday. “Kilgore is the city of stars. I can assure you our 2011 citizen of the year shines brightly,” Pat Nault told the crowd at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. More...

Hotel tax raises millions for local tourism

Groups split revenue to attract new visitors
By JAMES DRAPER
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With eight hotels and motels operating here, each year since 2005 the City of Kilgore has collected between $186,000 and $342,000 in taxes to be reinvested in tourism through several local organizations. More...

City may seek broadcast fee for Channel 5

By JAMES DRAPER
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Channel 5 may be due for a facelift if the city pursues a new fee funding public education. More...

Liberty liberates locals’ letters

By JAMES DRAPER
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Kilgore police investigators are filling out forms on behalf of Rodney Allen Ware this week after the tax solicitor was caught in the act stealing mail from residents. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

SUMMER OF 2012 IS looking better. WE feared it would be merely a season of heat and drought. As it turns out, there will also be wooden bat baseball. More...

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Our World

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A Sabine Elementary student gives his best at the school’s Jumpa Thon Friday. Jump-a-Thon promotes being active and exercise to students. More...

Pirtle community marks 165 years

BY AUSTIN KING
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After well over a century of firmly entrenching itself within the history of Texas, the Pirtle Community has finally been given a sign of appreciation. “Pirtle is one of the oldest communities in Texas,” said Dudley Plaisance Jr. More...

Kilgore Together continues student education efforts

BY AUSTIN KING
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For years, Kilgore Together has worked to teach about drugs and alcohol children and make the community safe. “We’re working for a safe and drug-free community,” said Donna Shupe, Kilgore Together grant manager. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

CHITCHAT CORNER

Pure Best
LINDA K. BALLARD

ONCE UPON A TIME in Kilgore ( I always wanted to be able to do that), the water was so bad that two water companies pumped water from a spring-fed creek to filter, bottle and deliver first to the pharmacies and then to homes. More...

MIND MATTERS

Taking control of your stress
SHERRY BUSTIN

Do you know anyone who isn’t at times “stressed out” these days? Life is full of deadlines, frustrations, and multiple responsibilities. Stress is so commonplace for some of us that it has become a way of life. More...

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Here’s how to insure a great Valentine’s Day
WILBUR YATES

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. To celebrate, you may want to present your loved ones with chocolates, flowers or any number of other traditional gifts. More...

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For The Record

Arrest Reports

From Staff Reports

The Kilgore police department reported the following arrests between Feb. 3 and Feb. 9. More...

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Breaking News - 2/13/2012 04:58 PM

Roberts files for Place 3

KHS Orchestra Director challenges incumbent for council seat

Kilgore High School Orchestra Director Tristan Roberts, 25, has filed his paperwork with City Hall to run for Place 3 on the city council against incumbent Neil Barr, who is running for re-election. Barr, 74, said it's only natural that another pers More...

Kilgore police seize drugs, guns, money

Suspect hid heroin packets in body cavity
KPD Release

On Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2:46 a.m. Kilgore Police Department Corporal Terry Linder stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations in the 200 block of Henderson Blvd, Kilgore, Texas. More...

Sales tax allocations fall again for Kilgore

By JAMES DRAPER
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For the fourth month in a row, Kilgore's sales tax showed a decline as it continues to fall behind statewide increases in revenue. More...

Khoury encourages city to ‘catch the wave’ in 2012

The future of Kilgore was discussed as the community’s Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 81st year of service Tuesday night. Judge Alvin Khoury has taken the mantle of Chairman of the Board, succeeding Donna Beets. More...

NOW, THAT’S A BAR OF CHOCOLATE

Students ogle the 12,000 pound bar of World’s Finest Chocolate on display at the intermediate school on Thursday. More...

Daily Digest

KILGORE

SUNDAY THE BETA SIGMA PHI SWEETHEART TEA is Sunday, Feb. 12 from 2-3 p.m. at First Christian Church. 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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Lifestyles

Chamber opens 2012 push

BY AUSTIN KING
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

This year’s annual Chamber of Commerce banquet was styled with a nautical theme to emphasize the new campaign, “Catch the Wave.” Kilgore Chamber of Commerce President Mike Coston welcomed and introduced the guests and dignitaries in More...

Beta Sigma Phi salutes its

AMY BATES - Beta Gamma Psi Amy Bates grew up in Kilgore and graduated from Kilgore High School in 1988. She attended and graduated from Kilgore College and Stephen F. More...

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Postal inspector shares tale of unsolved murder mystery

Members of the Samuel Paul Dinkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met recently at Meadowbrook Country Club. Regent Evelyn Banda called the meeting to order and led members in the DAR ritual. More...

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Sports

The dream lives!

KHS edges Nac, keeps playoff hopes alive
By MITCH LUCAS
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It was arguably the most important game the Kilgore High School boys basketball team had played in 30 years — and they managed to win it, keeping their playoff hopes alive, without two of their best players. More...

KC ladies winners of five straight; Lamar-PA tops KC men

At Panola today
By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore College’s basketball teams are moving in different directions. And that’s not a good thing for the men’s team. More...

It’s been quite a while

The last Kilgore High School boys basketball team to make the playoffs was the 1981-82 team, who played Liberty Eylau on Feb. 23, 1982. More...

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Obituaries

LORENE JORDAN

Services for Lorene S. Jordan, 95, of Kilgore will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore with Rev. Charlotte Austin and Pastor Rusty Silvertooth officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Mrs. More...

JAMES ‘BABE’ HALLMARK

Services for James L. “Babe” Hallmark, 86 of Tyler, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 11 in the chapel of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home with Dr. David O. Dykes officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. More...

GARY ADAMS

Gary “G.W.” Adams, 59, had a valiant fight with cancer and won then later passed away February 8, 2012 at Baylor Medical Center, Dallas. His body was just too tired from his fight beating cancer. More...

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Newest website updates:

Candidate corrects errant endorsements - 2012-05-24 16:05
Agricultural and rural organizations announce support for Rep. Simpson - 2012-05-24 10:03
City surveys residents on quality of life - 2012-05-23 17:02
Council commits to purchase country club - 2012-05-23 14:25
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Endorses Republican State Rep. Chuck Hopson for Re-Election - 2012-05-22 15:41
Kilgore News Herald endorses Tommy Merritt - 2012-05-21 16:51
Joe Barber - 2012-05-21 14:19
Rep. David Simpson releases list of over 1,000 endorsements - 2012-05-21 10:25
Customer killed in accident at East Texas Lumber - 2012-05-18 16:54
Kilgore man shot to death in Longview Tuesday - 2012-05-16 17:31