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‘The Texan Who Conquered Russia’ | “Is he the best? Give him the prize!”
April 13, 2026
April 13 was a Sunday in 1958, and in Moscow it culminated with Kilgore’s Van Cliburn winning the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. Public Domain ...
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Kilgore EDC honors executive director with public reception April 30
April 13, 2026
The public is invited to join Kilgore Economic Development Corporation, its partners, community members, local officials and stakeholders in celebrating the organization’s outgoing executive director ...
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CH | Data centers get tax numbers crunched, cannabis ban takes a hit
April 13, 2026
Texas Press Association’s Gary Borders reports… Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majority Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks ...
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Comptroller’s office sends $1.1 billion in monthly sales tax revenue back to local governments
April 8, 2026
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales ...
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Orgill maintains massive product flow in and out of Kilgore
April 8, 2026
From Kilgore EDC | Orgill, Inc. operates a sprawling distribution center in Kilgore’s Synergy Park, with tens of thousands of products available to the company’s ...
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Webby Awards spotlight Liberty City’s Tilt Ads for giant light switch billboard
April 3, 2026
Tilt Ads announced Thursday that it has been honored for Advertising, Media & PR – Experience Marketing in the 30th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as ...
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Kilgore EDC honors executive director with public reception April 30
The public is invited to join Kilgore Economic Development Corporation, its partners, community members, local officials and stakeholders in celebrating the organization’s outgoing executive director ...
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Windridge trots out fourth annual golf fundraiser next month
Four years back, a golf tournament was an entirely new venture for Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center of East Texas. Nowadays, the fundraiser’s ‘Par for the ...
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Windridge trots out fourth annual golf fundraiser next month
Four years back, a golf tournament was an entirely new venture for Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center of East Texas. Nowadays, the fundraiser’s ‘Par for the ...
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Young Kilgore bull rider vies for champion’s buckle today in Decatur
Eight seconds isn’t much of a run on a dirt bike, but it’s victory on the back of a bull. Caisen Sims enjoys both, but ...
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‘The Texan Who Conquered Russia’ | “Is he the best? Give him the prize!”
April 13 was a Sunday in 1958, and in Moscow it culminated with Kilgore’s Van Cliburn winning the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. Public Domain ...
Read More →
Business
CH | Data centers get tax numbers crunched, cannabis ban takes a hit
Texas Press Association’s Gary Borders reports… Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majority Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks ...
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Public forums set April 15-16 for Kilgore College presidential finalists
KC Press Release | Public forums for Kilgore College presidential finalists Dr. Staci Martin and Dr. Tracee Watts will be held April 15 and April ...
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Local investment in CTE pathways primes grads to fuel success for local companies
Career & Technical Education strengthens local workforce, enhances Kilgore as a prime destination for companies | “Just because you’re starting right out of high school, ...
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