The 799 early votes cast in Kilgore in late April put the community on track to outpace recent years’ totals.There are multiple contested races on this year’s ballot including the Kilgore mayor’s seat as well as trustee positions at both Kilgore ISD and Kilgore College. Election Day runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May […]
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Press Release from East Texas Council of Governments | Throughout May, the Area Agency on Aging of East Texas (AAA) will join organizations nationwide in celebrating Older Americans Month (OAM), led by the Administration for Community Living, to honor the vital contributions of older adults in our communities. AAA will host four special events at
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The City of Kilgore posted the following public notice on CityofKilgore.com this week, dated May 10, 2025. Here’s a key excerpt: “The water continues to be safe to drink and the City completes routine Lead and Copper sampling every year. This is a tedious effort to inventory the materials of construction of over 5,500 service
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Press Release | The Texas Music Office put the spotlight on Kilgore Monday as one of its newest ‘Music Friendly Texas’ locales. According to the state agency, “Kilgore was recently designated as the 77th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office, recognizing its commitment to fostering a thriving music industry. This certification
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“What would Teddy Roosevelt say today?” It’s a question Jack Lanier has been pondering for some time, and he’ll make an effort to channel the 26th president and answer it Wednesday for the Rotary Club of Kilgore and guests. The retired Air Force pilot and veteran police officer and chief is also a dedicated historical
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“No speakers, no music… just prayer!” Organizers of this year’s National Day of Prayer ceremony in thee City of Kilgore, Texas aim to keep it simple. The annual event’s set for noon Thursday, May 1, in the amphitheater at Kilgore City Park. Everyone is welcome, and prayer is the only item on the itinerary, according
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[NOTE: The original version of this article used outdated sales tax data.] Kilgore’s monthly sales tax allocation from the Texas Comptroller’s Office this month showed a 15.52 percent increase compared to the prior year. At $788,123.72, the April 2025 check — based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly — was
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Almost 400 early voters in Kilgore cast ballots in the first three days of advance polling at Kilgore City Hall, including 272 Gregg County residents and 127 in Rusk County. Early voting in the Spring 2025 election continues today in the council chambers at 815 N. Kilgore St. with contested races on the ballot for
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Kilgore College has a range of camps set this summer, from sports to the stage to the spotlight for dancers. Available summer camps include: Find more details at https://www.kilgore.edu/campus-life/things-to-do/summer-camps/
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Press Release | Texas Comptroller It’s a great weekend to stock up on emergency supplies – take advantage of tax free purchases April 26-28. From Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office – As severe weather season approaches, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday
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