The City of Kilgore posted the following public notice on CityofKilgore.com this week, dated May 10, 2025. Here’s a key excerpt: “The water continues to be safe to drink and the City completes routine Lead and Copper sampling every year. This is a tedious effort to inventory the materials of construction of over 5,500 service […]
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Press Release | The Texas Music Office put the spotlight on Kilgore Monday as one of its newest ‘Music Friendly Texas’ locales. According to the state agency, “Kilgore was recently designated as the 77th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office, recognizing its commitment to fostering a thriving music industry. This certification
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“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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“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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[NOTE: The original version of this article used outdated sales tax data.] Kilgore’s monthly sales tax allocation from the Texas Comptroller’s Office this month showed a 15.52 percent increase compared to the prior year. At $788,123.72, the April 2025 check — based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly — was
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Almost 400 early voters in Kilgore cast ballots in the first three days of advance polling at Kilgore City Hall, including 272 Gregg County residents and 127 in Rusk County. Early voting in the Spring 2025 election continues today in the council chambers at 815 N. Kilgore St. with contested races on the ballot for
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#EarlyVoting beings tomorrow – Tuesday, April 22 – with Kilgore-area polling centered on City Hall at 815 N. Kilgore St. Take an advance look at your particular ballot courtesy of City of Kilgore, Texas. Find the original samples in PDF format at cityofkilgore.com/534/Sample-Ballots The polling location will be open to local voters 8 a.m. to
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BINGO’s back tonight at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kilgore, TX with proceeds benefitting Kilgore’s Hearts Anonymous outreach. Hosted and catered by sisters Julie Beck and Carrie Jackson, dinner begins at 6 pm followed by BINGO at 7 pm — a meal is $12 for adults, $7 for kids 12-and-younger. BINGO cards are $10 each or three for
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Press Release | REEL East Texas Kilgore movie-makers are lining up another short film production — the shoot’s set in July downtown and the team’s working to round out the cast.“REEL East Texas Studios is gearing up for our summer film production of ‘Sub 13,’ and we’re on the lookout for our two leading actresses,”
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(Updated) Early voting begins Tuesday in the Spring 2025 cycle ahead of Election Day polling May 3. April 22 is also the last day to request a ballot-by-mail. According to GreggCountyVotes.com, Kilgore-area polling (city, college and school district) is centered on City Hall at 815 N. Kilgore St. Polls will be open 8 a.m. to
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