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Texas Tribune | Lone Star State’s colleges will soon be able to pay their athletes

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By Jessica Priest | May 28, 2025 | Texas colleges could soon pay student athletes directly for the first time. The Senate unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow colleges to enter directly into what are called “name, image and likeness” agreements with athletes. Currently, only outside entities, like national advertisers or athletic […]

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Decades later, KPD officer continues sounding the call

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Rain or shine, Angela Burch’s bugle is at the ready. Unfortunately, Monday’s wet weather forced a rare rainout for the community’s annual Memorial Day service, but it’s just one of the occasions throughout the year when Kilgore Police Department’s Evidence Officer breaks out the brass in honor of local veterans. In fact, Burch has been

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REMEMBER & HONOR ★ Memorial Day spotlight shines on sacrifices by service members like Kilgore’s Kenneth May

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On Veterans Day, we show our gratitude to all those who serve their nation in the Armed Forces. On Memorial Day, we honor the fallen. “It’s not about barbecues,” Krystal Davis says, simply. “It’s about remembering those who you know and who you don’t know. Their sacrifice allows you to take a day with your

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Court of Honor marks big weekend for new KHS graduate

Clubs & Organizations, Boy Scout Troop 252, Education, Kilgore High School, Local News /

Freshly-minted Kilgore High School alum and veteran Boy Scout Alex “Boots” Mathis followed Friday night’s commencement exercises with a Saturday Court of Honor in downtown Kilgore. Mathis actually attained the rank of Eagle Scout in December 2024. The highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America recognizes a youth’s perseverance, dedication and service, and caps

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Local filmmaking duo prepares REEL’s 2025 Summer Intensive

Upcoming Events, Education, Local News, REEL East Texas /

Veterans Chip Hale & Mikaela Supulski will host fifth annual program July 14-18 // PRESS RELEASE – Student filmmakers will be hitting the streets in Kilgore again this summer during the 2025 Summer Intensive from REEL East Texas. It’s the fifth annual indie film outreach hosted by filmmakers Chip Hale and Mikaela Supulski, a hands-on

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Local Memorial Day ceremony set for May 26

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Kilgore’s 2025 Memorial Day observance is set for 9 a.m. Monday at the U.S. Veterans Monument at Harris Street Park. Veteran and former Kilgore Mayor Joe T. Parker is co-organizing the annual event again this year. Young Trail Life participants will present and retire the colors May 26. “Bob Stoner is going to be our

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Water-Efficient, ENERGY STAR® Products get sales tax holiday May 24-26

Business, State & National /

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. Created by the Texas Legislature, both holidays take place Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26. The Texas Comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will save $15.2

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KHPF’s open house in historic home set Saturday

Clubs & Organizations, Current Events, Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation, Places to Go, Things to Do, Upcoming Events, Welcome to Kilgore /

Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation volunteers have been pouring effort into the historic Dean Keener Crim Home for the better part of 25 years, and they’re excited to celebrate a milestone open house this Saturday. The community is fast-approaching its sesquicentennial, and its oldest residence isn’t far behind. The ‘DKC House’ was built two years after

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