(AUSTIN) — Today is ‘529 College Savings Day,’ and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is encouraging families to save for their children’s higher education expenses using the state’s 529 college plans.“529 Day is a good reminder that now is the perfect time to start saving for college with a 529 plan or even contributing to an […]
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Van Everett Thompson, 84, of Highland, California, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025. Born in Swamp City, Texas, to William Lawson “Bill” Thompson and Katy Mae Thompson, Van was the youngest of five brothers. He graduated from Gladewater High School in 1959, attended Kilgore Junior College where he was presented the American Petroleum Institute
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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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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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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
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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Sisters Julie Beck and Carrie Jackson are preparing another BINGO dinner tonight to benefit Kilgore’s Hearts Anonymous outreach. The meal begins at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and the night’s game kicks-off about 7 p.m. Dinner is $12 for adults and $7 for children 12-years-old and younger. BINGO cards are $10 each or
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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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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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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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