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KEDC earns 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition from Texas Economic Development Council

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PRESS RELEASE | The Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) has  received 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition by the Texas Economic Development Council  (TEDC) for the 16th consecutive year, every year since the award’s inception. The recognition was  presented during the TEDC 2025 Winter Conference on February 27 in El Paso, Texas.  The TEDC’s Economic Excellence Recognition […]

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Local investment in CTE pathways primes grads to fuel success for local companies

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Career & Technical Education strengthens local workforce, enhances Kilgore as a prime destination for companies | “Just because you’re starting right out of high school, just because you don’t have the means immediately, doesn’t mean the industry won’t offer you a path.” Kilgore EDC Board Member Tyler Esters graduated from Henderson High School in 2011,

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High school, community college collaboration speeds workforce development in East Texas

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Kilgore College partnership with Kilgore High School, other local districts helps students streamline training | Career & Technical Education courses at Kilgore ISD are preparing students for the workforce beyond high school – some are ready to dive right into careers after graduation, while others remain college-bound. In many cases, by the time KHS seniors

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Kilgore High School helps students plug into modern jobs as CTE evolves

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Guided by TEA, Career & Technical Education pathways ensure high schoolers get a jump-start on career goals | The ‘Career & Technical Education’ moniker is broad, but it doesn’t fully capture all the facets of Kilgore High School’s efforts to prepare students for college, the workforce and beyond. “We hone in, and they’re able to

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THEY GOT THE BEAT | High school’s Health Science students make the rounds with essential lessons

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‘Every Beat Counts’ for Kilgore High School’s Health Science SkillsUSA chapter, and they’ve been on the beat the past month teaching life-saving skills to almost 1,000 adults and youngsters. For CPR, the best beat is the Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive,” the youngsters reminded Kilgore Lions Club members last week during their presentation on everything from

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Kilgore College to host retirement celebration for President Emeritus Dr. Brenda Kays

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Kilgore College will host a come-and-go retirement celebration honoring the presidency of Dr. Brenda Kays on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Torrence Health Science Education Center. The event will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the center, located at 1610 S. Henderson Blvd. in Kilgore. Guests are invited to stop by and celebrate

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CTE equips KHS students for high-demand, high-wage jobs in East Texas

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Kilgore educators, industry leaders spotlight Career & Technical Education opportunities preparing students for top jobs here Mention CTE these days, and many folks still conjure images of woodshop, Home Ec and other vocational education programs. That’s the old term, says Kilgore High School’s Misty Lewis, and it’s the old understanding of career preparation. “Nothing wrong with

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Election filing deadline passes with one contested race on Kilgore ballots

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Friday the 13th turned out to be lucky for two pairs of officeholders at the City of Kilgore and Kilgore ISD, but there is one contested race ahead this election season. As of the 5 p.m. Feb. 13 filing deadline for the Spring 2026 election, Kilgore City Council incumbent Daniel Gantt will face candidate Chip

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In downtown Kilgore’s box of chocolates, you know what you get for date night Feb. 14

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The weather forecast is being a bit difficult, typical for East Texas, but rain or shine, Downtown Kilgore has couples set for date night this Valentine’s Day. It comes with a free chauffeur, too. Everything gets rolling at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. No ticket necessary, just cover the cost of your food, drinks and

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