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Kilgore College to host retirement celebration for President Emeritus Dr. Brenda Kays

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Kilgore College will host a come-and-go retirement celebration honoring the presidency of Dr. Brenda Kays on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Torrence Health Science Education Center. The event will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the center, located at 1610 S. Henderson Blvd. in Kilgore. Guests are invited to stop by and celebrate […]

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In downtown Kilgore’s box of chocolates, you know what you get for date night Feb. 14

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The weather forecast is being a bit difficult, typical for East Texas, but rain or shine, Downtown Kilgore has couples set for date night this Valentine’s Day. It comes with a free chauffeur, too. Everything gets rolling at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. No ticket necessary, just cover the cost of your food, drinks and

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REEL’s Margaritas & Movies returns Feb. 19

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REEL East Texas has thrown down the trivia gauntlet for a second year, calling all movie (and taco) fans to the Texan Theater for Margaritas & Movies Feb. 19. After costumed crews of cinema fans turned out for the inaugural event in February 2025, Chip Hale says, REEL’s board members were keen to bring the

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‘White-Glove: Kilgore’ production sets March 12 meet-and-greet ahead of filming this summer

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Press Release The production team behind White-Glove: Kilgore, an original, scripted, character-driven drama series, today announced official Summer 2026 production dates along with a series of publicly open community and fundraising events taking place in Kilgore this March. Filming is scheduled to take place Summer 2026 on location in Kilgore. The production schedule supports a thoughtful, story-first

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Kilgore Men & Women of Alliance celebrates legacy families alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Monday

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Monday marks the 10th annual MLK celebration hosted by Kilgore Men & Women of Alliance. The observance for famed civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. begins at 10 a.m. Jan. 19 in the Texan Theater, featuring additional recognition for local honorees. “This is going to be, truly, our biggest celebration,” according to KMWA

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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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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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Local musicians showcase Christmas selections Friday

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There are two classical Christmas concerts in the works this week and next, beginning with Friday’s debut holiday performance by the East Texas Community Philharmonic Orchestra. Spearheaded by conductor Shannon Roberts of The Studio Kilgore in partnership with Kilgore College, admission is free for the seasonal showcase, set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in

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Kilgore FFA Booster Club’s 22nd annual chili cook-off set for Saturday

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The Kilgore FFA Booster Club is hosting its 22nd annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, welcoming all comers to help raise funds for local efforts. Set for 6 p.m. at the Kilgore Ag Farm at 225 Wilshire Road, the chili’s free to taste, and tickets will be available for purchase in order to vote for entries.Awards include

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REEL gets ready to do the time warp again with ‘Rocky Horror’ experience Saturday in the Texan Theater

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About a dozen people protested “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” when it first screened in Kilgore in 1975. The rowdy reel’s back this weekend in the Texan Theater. The musical-comedy-horror actually flopped at the box office upon its release. Over time, though, the show became a cult classic, finding its audience as one of the

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