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Community Memorial Day remembrance set for 9 a.m. Monday at Harris Street Park

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Veterans Day salutes our living service members; Memorial Day honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. Members of the Kilgore War Veterans Association will gather with community members at 9 a.m. Monday for the annual Memorial Day remembrance at Harris Street Park. As ever, the ceremony at the U.S. […]

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Rotary eyes ‘epic’ turnout at blood drive Saturday

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Kilgore Rotary Club’s preparing for an ‘epic’ outreach Saturday, calling on locals to pitch in a pint and support the local blood supply. Rotary International’s 2026 Epic Day of Service is set for Saturday, May 16, and Kilgore Rotarians have partnered with Carter BloodCare to do their part in the international effort. Clubs around the

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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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Community orchestra tackles ‘Famous Last Works’ in free concert Friday at KC

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Shubert’s last is just the beginning for the East Texas Community Philharmonic Orchestra Friday night. The Studio Kilgore’s Shannon Roberts was in the midst of working on a key goal, finishing her Masters, when the idea struck last semester. “One of the pieces I had been studying was Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony,” she said. “It just

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KC to present Masterworks Concert April 28

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KC Press Release | The Kilgore College Department of Music will present its annual Masterworks Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Van Cliburn Auditorium. The performance will feature KC choirs and the KC Wind Symphony, highlighted by a presentation of A Silence Haunts Me by composer Jake Runestad. The concert is free and open to

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Kilgore EDC honors executive director with public reception April 30

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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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Windridge trots out fourth annual golf fundraiser next month

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Four years back, a golf tournament was an entirely new venture for Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center of East Texas. Nowadays, the fundraiser’s ‘Par for the Horse’ – as the facility’s staffers and volunteers help children and adults with medical and mental diagnoses gain life skills and independence, their golf buddies are bringing a positive spotlight

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First Prez preps for Holy Week gatherings

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The kitchen’s warming up for the Community Holy Week Breakfasts at First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore, part of a series of activities building up to Easter. The planned events begin with the congregation’s Palm Sunday Service, with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and the worship set for 10:30 a.m. March 29, featuring the young performers

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Bridal expo brings wedding smorgasbord to Texan this weekend

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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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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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