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Kilgore EDC announces planned retirement of Executive Director Lisa Denton

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Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) today announced the planned retirement of Executive Director Lisa Denton, following many years of service dedicated to strengthening Kilgore’s economic future. Denton’s career with KEDC spans nearly fifteen years, including her return to the organization in August 2021. Since rejoining KEDC, Denton has led a period of significant growth, strategic […]

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Longtime local insurers take a bow

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Congratulations to Bobby Beane and Harvey McClendon on their hard-earned retirement which they celebrated Friday alongside colleagues, family and friends in the Texan Theater. Kilgore Mayor Ronnie Spradlin presented matching proclamations to the pair, marking Jan. 9, 2026, as “Bobby Beane and Harvey McClendon Day” in the City of Kilgore, Texas. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Bobby Beane

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Kilgore EDC welcomes community for Family Fishing outing Saturday

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The scaly denizens of Elder Lake will be freshly-stocked and looking for a snack Saturday as Kilgore Economic Development Corporation invites anglers young-and-old for Family Fishing Day 2025. Structural damage to the Synergy Blvd. Bridge required restricted access and weekend closures this year, and Kilgore EDC staffers are eager to welcome the public back to

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Perryman: The Long‑Term Texas Economic Forecast

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By Dr. M. Ray PerrymanPublished in syndication December 10, 2025 Although Texas has been faring somewhat better than most areas, the state is not immune to the national and global economic slowdown. Current challenges are affecting key industries and the pace of hiring, but expansion is expected over a long-term horizon. The Perryman Group’s latest

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Ministry partners with local dealership for turkey drive Saturday

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The Kilgore Rooster’s safe for another day, but there are 350 frozen turkeys looking for new homes in Kilgore, and the formerly-feathered fowl are getting a hand from Gabriel/Jordan Buick GMC, 20/20 Vision Ministries and other community donors. The partners will be giving away the turkeys beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. It’s a

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KEDC MARKS 35 YEARS Collaboration yields decades of substantial growth

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Kilgore Economic Development Corporation’s work with companies, governmental partners, community members continues to bear fruit decades on… KEDC Press Release | Investing in itself, Kilgore has seen industrial property values grow 551 percent in the past three-and-a-half decades. In 1990, when Kilgore Economic Development Corporation was formed, those values were approximately $67 million. In 2025,

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State sales tax revenue totaled $4.5 billion in November

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Press Release Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.5 billion in November, 5.4 percent more than in November 2024. The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November. “State sales tax collections showed strong growth last month

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Manufacturing leader Tyler Esters joins KEDC board

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Special to the Current The Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Esters to its Board of Directors, effective October 1. Esters oversees operations at CSI’s Kilgore facility, where he’s built a reputation for production excellence, innovation, efficiency, and workforce development at the global packaging manufacturer. Having risen through

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ETCOG directors consider $86 million budget for Fiscal Year ’26

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Press Release ETCOG will hold its 108th semi-annual Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, September 18, at the Rusk County Youth Expo Center & Arena in Henderson, Texas, from 11:45 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m. The Board will consider, among other items, the budget and planning guide for ETCOG operations for the fiscal year 2026

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State’s school supplies sales tax holiday set Aug. 8-10

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From COMPTROLLER.TEXAS.GOV The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend. Qualifying items can be purchased tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas.

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