“Genius is more often found in a cracked pot than in a whole one.”

— E. B. White

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The Kilgore College East Texas Oil Museum will host a spring break party offering children’s admission to everyone from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 18.

“On this day, everyone is a kid,” said Olivia Moore, oil museum director. “We’ll have crafts, story time and a special visit by the KC mascots. It’ll be a fun event and patrons can save money with the discounted $7 admission.”

For spring break hours, the museum will be closed Monday through Thursday, March 13-16, but will be open Friday-Saturday, March 17-18.

For more information or to schedule a group tour, call the ETOM at (903) 983-8295 or visit www.kilgore.edu/oilmuseum.

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On March 2, 1836, Texans declared independence from Mexico and established a republic of their very own. Here’s to the past 187 years of doing things Texas-style, and may the next 187 years be good ones.

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On Saturday, March 25, the Lone Star Lug Nutz Car Show returns to downtown Kilgore, so come on out to check out classic cars, hot food and good times.

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The City of Kilgore will host a Canine Obedience Class at Meadowbrook Event Center. The class will be taught by Animal Control Officer Tom Sawyer. The class begins March 14 at 6 p.m. Please call (903) 988-4120 for more information.

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I'm an East Texas native with degrees from University of North Texas and Kilgore College. I've been reporting and taking photographs for Kilgore News Herald since May 2018. Telling the story of a growing and changing community is the best part of my job.