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Officials refresh finance reports, regulations ahead of Election Day

It’s worth noting no cell phones, smart watches, cameras, tablets, laptops, sound recorders, drones or other wireless communication devices or recorders are permitted within 100 feet of a polling station as the Spring 2025 election cycle comes to a close Saturday. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across the state tomorrow, May […]

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Area Agency on Aging hosts community events celebrating older Americans

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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Rotary welcomes Roosevelt re-enactor April 30

“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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National Day of Prayer gathering set May 1

“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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LeTu Spring Masterworks Concert set April 29

LeTourneau University’s 2025 Spring Masterworks Concert will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church at 906 Padon St. in Longview on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m.  Dr. Jim Taylor, Director of Fine Arts at LeTourneau, will direct the LeTourneau Singers and the Longview Civic Chorus and orchestra, with guest singers from Christian Heritage Classical School and Marshall High School.

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International Jazz Festival set April 26 at KC

Press Release | Kilgore.edu The Kilgore College Department of Music will host the annual Invitational Jazz Festival on April 26 in the Devall Ballroom on the Kilgore campus. The concert, set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, will feature an exclusive collaboration between selected high school musicians and the KC Big Band. High school band

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KC concert marks premiere of ‘Liberty’

Press Release | Kilgore.edu The Kilgore College Department of Music will present its annual Spring Masterworks Concert on Tuesday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Van Cliburn Auditorium. The event will feature the world premiere of “Liberty,” a new musical work commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The concert

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