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Kilgore College Risk Management Institute extends safety training across community

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After two decades, grant-funded program continues helping workers, students, laypeople cultivate skills KEDC Release | Kilgore College’s Risk Management Institute is not confined to any one classroom or lab, nor is there any single focus for workforce training. The 20-year-old program reaches from industrial floors to church groups, from high school students preparing for graduation […]

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State sales tax revenue totaled $4.5 billion in May

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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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Chamber sets May 15 deadline to sign up for Spring Swing golf tourney

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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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Acting comptroller returns $1.4 billion in sales tax revenue to local entities

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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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Chamber plans June 4 graduation for latest E4 class

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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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State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.7 Billion in April

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AUSTIN — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.7 billion in April, 9.8 percent more than in April 2025. The majority of April sales tax revenue is based on sales made in March and remitted to the agency in April. “Overall state sales tax collections grew by nearly 10 percent last month,

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Martin celebrates retiring leadership trio’s four decades of service – each

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Three key leaders at Martin Resource Management are retiring this week after accruing more 120 combined years of service at the Kilgore cornerstone company. The trio will be feted in a private reception for MRMC employees Thursday afternoon at Kilgore’s Texan Theater. Karen and Matt Yost actually met and married during their four decades of

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KEDC launches nationwide search for next executive director

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Kilgore EDC Press Release | The Kilgore Economic Development Corporation’s leadership has initiated a nationwide search for its next Executive Director. The move follows the recent retirement of Lisa Denton, who served as KEDC’s leader since 2021. “Lisa’s leadership has played a key role in advancing Kilgore’s economic development efforts,” according to Alan Pollard, KEDC

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Texans set to save more $2 Million during April 25-27 Sales Tax Holiday for emergency supplies

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(AUSTIN) — Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27. “From hailstorms to hurricanes, Texans know the importance of being prepared when bad weather hits,” acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said

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The Economist

THE ECONOMIST | Twenty‑Five Years

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Dr. M. Ray PerrymanPublished in syndication April 08, 2026 A profound transformation driven by technological advancements has occurred over the past 25 years, reshaping the economy. New industries and business models that were unimaginable a quarter-century ago have been unleashed, creating and redefining jobs at a rapid pace. Texas, in particular, has undergone significant changes,

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