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‘The Texan Who Conquered Russia’ | “Is he the best? Give him the prize!”

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April 13 was a Sunday in 1958, and in Moscow it culminated with Kilgore’s Van Cliburn winning the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. Public Domain video, 1962 – Van Cliburn performs Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No, 1 in B-flat minor, Op 23” with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, the same piece which elevated him to worldwide fame […]

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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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Comptroller’s office sends $1.1 billion in monthly sales tax revenue back to local governments

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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

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Comptroller’s office returns $1.1 billion in monthly sales tax revenues back to local entities

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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

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KEDC earns 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition from Texas Economic Development Council

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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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THEY GOT THE BEAT | High school’s Health Science students make the rounds with essential lessons

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‘Every Beat Counts’ for Kilgore High School’s Health Science SkillsUSA chapter, and they’ve been on the beat the past month teaching life-saving skills to almost 1,000 adults and youngsters. For CPR, the best beat is the Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive,” the youngsters reminded Kilgore Lions Club members last week during their presentation on everything from

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CTE equips KHS students for high-demand, high-wage jobs in East Texas

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Kilgore educators, industry leaders spotlight Career & Technical Education opportunities preparing students for top jobs here Mention CTE these days, and many folks still conjure images of woodshop, Home Ec and other vocational education programs. That’s the old term, says Kilgore High School’s Misty Lewis, and it’s the old understanding of career preparation. “Nothing wrong with

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Election filing deadline passes with one contested race on Kilgore ballots

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Friday the 13th turned out to be lucky for two pairs of officeholders at the City of Kilgore and Kilgore ISD, but there is one contested race ahead this election season. As of the 5 p.m. Feb. 13 filing deadline for the Spring 2026 election, Kilgore City Council incumbent Daniel Gantt will face candidate Chip

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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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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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