LONGVIEW, TEXAS, March 26, 2020 – The American Electric Power Foundation has announced $42,000 in emergency funding for an East Texas nonprofit impacted by COVID-19 in Southwestern Electric Power Co’s (SWEPCO) service area.
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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today has temporarily waived certain hospital licensing rules and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has adopted an emergency rule to meet Texas’ need for additional hospital capacity while the state responds to COVID-19. These actions allow f…
COVID-19 cases in the U.S. continue to escalate, and just as with any disaster which occurs, the number of scammers preying on your fear and your pocketbook grows along with it. Better Business Bureau serving Central East Texas warns consumers about scammers impersonating government official…
Kilgore ISD Superintendent Dr. Andy Baker has extended district campus closures through April 10, according to a recent social media post:
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott Friday announced his request for access to interest-free federal loans (known as Title XII funds) to pay unemployment claims and the accelerated release of funds from the Texas account of the federal Unemployment Trust Fund.
Kilgore City government and local businesses are working to adapt operations and remain open during the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
Kilgore Police Department reported the following arrests during the period of March 20-27.
I'm here this morning at the breakfast table, admiring through the window our redbud tree as it transitions from a lovely candelabra of delicate, wispish pink blossoms to a soft, here-is-spring green.
Kilgore ISD is continuing its efforts to keep students fed and hitting the books during a statewide shutdown of all schools related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Last Friday, KISD administrators, teachers and staff lined up at the KISD Administration building to hand out lesson packets and instr…
The Kilgore News Herald is launching a new free app for anyone who owns a smartphone or tablet like an iPad. The News Herald is rolling out the app for your phone as part of our expanded news coverage of receiving your news anywhere you go as you wish.
I wish I were writing this from the perspective of a person who had just lived through a traumatic event. That way I would have more peace of mind. Unfortunately, I am writing at the beginning of such an event. It gives me peace, though, to look back at the history of our country, our community and our company.
AUSTIN — Bob Garrett of The Dallas Morning News’ Pool Report No. 2 on Gov. Abbott’s coronavirus update of March 22, 2020:
AUSTIN — Texas is more invested every day in promoting increased and thorough hand washing, disinfecting surfaces and social distancing to reduce cases of the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on incoming supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other resources to aid Texas’ response to COVID-19. The Governor announced that the newly established Supply Chain Strike Force has already secured…
“Hope is one of the Theological virtues. This means that a continual looking forward to the eternal world is not (as some modern people think) a form of escapism or wishful thinking, but one of the things a Christian is meant to do. It does not mean that we are to leave the present world as …
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TYLER, Texas, March 23, 2020 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has announced an appreciation pay for all hourly retail and logistics employees. Employees will receive a temporary pay increase of $1 per hour effective March 24 – May 1, 2020.
As the number of people and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it. Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target …
Vehicles line up at Char-Burger Stockade Monday afternoon to pick up to-go orders. Many Kilgoreites are turning to local eateries to obtain their favorite meals, from hamburgers to Mexican cuisine and fried chicken. While Gov. Greg Abbott's order prohibiting dine-in service at restaurants st…
Many Texas small businesses are already feeling the impact from the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its disruption of the American way of life. Today, small businesses statewide are eligible to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).…
Many of Texas’ biggest urban cities and counties are ordering residents to stay indoors.
Applications for emergency farm loans for damages and losses caused by drought occurring November 1, 2019 and continuing are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency office located in Tyler as of today according to Clinton Warrick, Farm Loan Manager.
As government officials, news outlets and health officials are keeping the public appraised of the COVID-19 situation, consumers are finding the cost of high-demand items, such as hand sanitizers, tissues, face masks and other products. skyrocketing. Over the last few weeks, Better Business …
While much of the news is focused on constant reports of grim events related to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, we here at KNH hope to spread a few smiles and uplift some spirits by reporting on the good things happening here in our commuity. At last week’s City Council meeting, service awards …
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License Offices across the state are closing immediately. This temporary closure will not apply to those seeking an initial Commercial Driver License (CDL). DPS offices that provide CDL testing …
BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2020 – Walmart today announced plans to provide a special cash bonus for hourly associates for their hard work and dedication to serving customers in a time of an unprecedented national health crisis. The bonus is for all U.S. hourly associates in stores, clubs, …
The Kilgore Woman’s Club met on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the home of Peggy Bowne. Other hostesses were Vernie Kunkel, Lawana Sistrunk, Deborah Tanner and Ferol Whitfield.
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott today issued a waiver that will allow restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to patrons, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks. The Governor also directed the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to waive certain provisions to allow ma…
At least five Texans’ deaths have been linked to COVID-19 as the state experiences a public health disaster. Community spread has been discovered, more than 160 cases have been disclosed and the number of positive tests is expected to increase exponentially. A patchwork of school cancellatio…
Seventeen students graduated this week from the Kilgore College Electric Power Technology (KCEPT) program as the 26th class to complete the 10-week certificate program.
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending provisions of the Texas Election Code to allow political subdivisions to postpone their 2020 local elections. This means local governments now have the ability to postpone their May 2, 2020 elections until November 3, 2020.
TYLER — Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is giving their almost 14,000 employees a special bonus in appreciation for their outstanding effort and service over the past month. The discretionary bonus is equivalent to up to one half week’s pay for active employees.
Members of Trinity Assembly of God are coordinating their efforts to bring charity to communities both at home and afar. They have set up a Blessing Box, which was the idea and creation of Gary and Lita Wilkerson, to distribute food items to those in need locally while also receiving items d…
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requireme…
A celebration of life was held for Kilgore artist Anup Bhandari in the Texan Theater Saturday morning. The artist, who died last week, was honored with songs, shared memories, a slideshow and displays of his artwork as his friends and family gathered to share tears and laughter as they recal…
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on March 13 declared a state of disaster in all Texas counties and listed actions agencies are taking to contain and minimize the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, a contagious flu-like respiratory disease.
“Why, then, ’tis none to you, for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”
SHREVEPORT, La., March 16, 2020 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, has reached a settlement agreement with all parties, including the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) Staff, the Alliance for Affordable Energy and Walmart, Inc…
AUSTIN — TxDOT is acting to help reduce the risk of COVID-19. On Friday and over the weekend the department took several steps to protect the public and TxDOT employees. At the same time, TxDOT remains committed to delivering services to its customers all over the Lone Star State.
School may be closed but no student will go hungry in Kilgore ISD.
Kilgore Police Department reported the following arrests between Friday, March 6 and Friday, March 13, 2020
Many people in East Texas, especially the rural communities, asked why I did not run again for the District 1 Congressman position?
The first East Texas case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Gregg county and Better Business Bureau recommends preventive and proactive strategies to avoid workplace outbreaks. As of March 10, Texas has had a total of 13 travel-related cases of coronavirus across the state. The…
AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking preventative measures against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by implementing additional sanitation practices at driver license (DL) offices and issuing guidance to members of the department on best practices, as we know that…
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing another upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide $35,226,922 in funding to Texas in support of their response efforts to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
UPCOMING EVENTS
“Love all, serve all” was Anup Bhandari’s motto.
Kilgore Police Department responded to Walmart on Stone St. at approximately 5:54 p.m. Wednesday evening to investigate a theft report.
In the fall of 1959 Kilgore’s 3-member city commission decided – doubtless after lots of conversation (today we’d call it consensus building) at barber shops, coffee shops and cafes – it might be time for a new city charter.
“A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals, and you know it.”
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