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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The public is invited to join Kilgore Economic Development Corporation, its partners, community members, local officials and stakeholders in celebrating the organization’s outgoing executive director later this month. “Please join us in honoring Lisa Denton as we celebrate her retirement,” per KEDC. Denton announced her planned retirement in January, wrapping up almost 15 years with
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Texas Press Association’s Gary Borders reports… Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majority Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for April, 10.5 percent more than in April 2025. These allocations are based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly. For details on April
From Kilgore EDC | Orgill, Inc. operates a sprawling distribution center in Kilgore’s Synergy Park, with tens of thousands of products available to the company’s multistate and multinational customer base. It’s a hive of motion, dozens of truckloads moving in and out every day. All that considered, the company manages to maintain an impressive 99.3
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Tilt Ads announced Thursday that it has been honored for Advertising, Media & PR – Experience Marketing in the 30th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international awards organization honoring
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A Writ of Sequestration has been issued against Kilgore’s Maness Furniture operation – it means the property’s sealed under order of 124th State District Court Judge Alfonso Charles. Precinct 3 Constable John Slagle is tasked with securing the building and contents of 200-206 East Main St. His phone’s been ringing constantly today as concerned customers
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A bustling brigade of blushing brides-to-be is bound for the Texan Theater Friday and Saturday with the 2026 East Texas Wedding Extravaganza’s Spring Showcase. It’s the 18th year for the expo, and it’s the first foray into Kilgore. The event’s crafted as a one-stop shop to help the newly-engaged check as many items off their
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AUSTIN — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for March, 2.1 percent more than in March 2025. These allocations are based on sales made in January by businesses that report tax monthly. For details on March
PRESS RELEASE | The Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) has received 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition by the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) for the 16th consecutive year, every year since the award’s inception. The recognition was presented during the TEDC 2025 Winter Conference on February 27 in El Paso, Texas. The TEDC’s Economic Excellence Recognition
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