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Kilgore draws fresh crop of filmmakers for murder mystery series | Auditions set Aug. 21-22 in Irving
Mark Story knows a solid destination when he sees it — not only is Kilgore prime tourism territory, it also makes for a picturesque backdrop ...
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Kilgore draws fresh crop of filmmakers for murder mystery series | Auditions set Aug. 21-22 in Irving
Mark Story knows a solid destination when he sees it — not only is Kilgore prime tourism territory, it also makes for a picturesque backdrop ...
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Company matches proclamation donation after well-intentioned mishap with Kilgore Rooster
Carrollton-based Taylor Lightning Protection is sending another $500 to Kilgore Police Department after employees mistakenly absconded with the Kilgore Rooster Wednesday. Matching an initial donation ...
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CITIZEN CANE’SÂ |Â Kilgore Rooster gets red carpet treatment with mayoral proclamation
Music icon Taylor Swift may have dropped a new album Wednesday, but the Kilgore Rooster has left some tracks of his own on this corner ...
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BOK ON THE BEAT | No harm, no foul after Kilgore Rooster’s big adventure
Unruffle those feathers, folks, the Kilgore Rooster is fine. What first seemed fowl play was actually a free-range rescue attempt, and the well-intentioned fellas who ...
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Curbside recycling restart pending as new facility gets up-to-speed
The team at Republic Services is eager to resume curbside recycling for Kilgore residents, they’re just making sure all the pieces are in place before ...
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It’s Doggy Day from 1-3 p.m. at Kilgore City Pool
There’s ruff water ahead for the city pool this afternoon. Per veteran manager Josie Atchley, “It’s a free day,” a special treat for Kilgore’s doggo ...
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City of Kilgore
Kilgore draws fresh crop of filmmakers for murder mystery series | Auditions set Aug. 21-22 in Irving
Mark Story knows a solid destination when he sees it — not only is Kilgore prime tourism territory, it also makes for a picturesque backdrop ...
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City of Kilgore
It’s Doggy Day from 1-3 p.m. at Kilgore City Pool
There’s ruff water ahead for the city pool this afternoon. Per veteran manager Josie Atchley, “It’s a free day,” a special treat for Kilgore’s doggo ...
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Zen Kitchen swings into new space at Meadowbrook Golf Course
Kilgore’s Zen Kitchen will tee up a fresh menu for golfers and guests in the 19th Hole at Meadowbrook Golf Course. With the departure of ...
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Education
Texas Tribune | Lone Star State’s colleges will soon be able to pay their athletes
By Jessica Priest | May 28, 2025 | Texas colleges could soon pay student athletes directly for the first time. The Senate unanimously passed a ...
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State’s school supplies sales tax holiday set Aug. 8-10
From COMPTROLLER.TEXAS.GOV The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks ...
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Comptroller’s offers tax filing extensions to taxpayers in Central Texas counties affected by recent weather events
Businesses in state-declared disaster areas affected by recent heavy rainfall and flash flooding may be granted an extension to file certain tax reports, Acting Texas ...
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Chandler Elementary School
SOLE TRAIN | Rotarians ready to welcome lines of local students for annual shoe drive Friday & Saturday
There are some cool new kicks waiting for local kids tomorrow during Kilgore Rotary Club‘s 2025 Shoe Drive. From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to gold ...
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Business
State’s school supplies sales tax holiday set Aug. 8-10
From COMPTROLLER.TEXAS.GOV The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks ...
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