Press Release | (AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.5 billion in May, 6.6 percent more than in May 2025. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May. “State sales tax collections showed solid growth well above […]
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Veterans Day salutes our living service members; Memorial Day honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. Members of the Kilgore War Veterans Association will gather with community members at 9 a.m. Monday for the annual Memorial Day remembrance at Harris Street Park. As ever, the ceremony at the U.S.
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Kilgore Rotary Club’s preparing for an ‘epic’ outreach Saturday, calling on locals to pitch in a pint and support the local blood supply. Rotary International’s 2026 Epic Day of Service is set for Saturday, May 16, and Kilgore Rotarians have partnered with Carter BloodCare to do their part in the international effort. Clubs around the
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Texas Press Association Capital Highlights by Gary Borders | Top lawmakers back lifting camp safety law Top Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics in order to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. Scores of camps are struggling to meet the deadline. Lt. Gov. Dan
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Kilgore Improvement & Beautification Association’s Gwen Winters recently announced the nonprofit’s Yard of the Month winners for the month of May. America’s Semiquincentennial Celebration (that’s 250 years to you and me) is coming up soon, with the nationwide ‘America250’ effort celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s all set for
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Press Release | Kilgore College will host a variety of camps for children and youth this summer, offering opportunities in athletics, fine arts and recreational activities. Camps scheduled this summer include pickleball, football, dance, softball, basketball and acting. For more information and registration links, visit www.kilgore.edu/summer-camps. Camps offered this summer: Pickleball Youth Camp: Football Youth Skills
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Don’t miss your shot! Friday, May 15th is the final day to sign up for the 2026 Spring Swing Golf Tournament at Tempest Golf Club. Spots are filling fast, and this is your chance to be part of one of the most fun and high-energy events of the season. Whether you’re coming for the competition, the
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Press Release | AUSTIN — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.4 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 7.7 percent more than in May 2025. These allocations are based on sales made in March by businesses that report tax monthly and
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KACoC Press Release | Get ready to celebrate! You’re invited to join us for the E4 Leadership Graduation on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Texan Theater. Come be part of an exciting afternoon as we recognize this year’s graduating class and the incredible work they’ve accomplished. You’ll hear firsthand
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Two ceremonies scheduled; Blue Ribbon Medals of Excellence to be presented Press Release Kilgore College will hold two commencements this week to honor its spring graduates. Graduation ceremonies are set for 2 and 6 p.m. Friday, May 8, in Dodson Auditorium. The procession will include 478 graduates with 537 degrees and certificates set to be awarded.
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