Rusk County

Area Agency on Aging hosts community events celebrating older Americans

Upcoming Events, Local News, Rusk County /

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 […]

Area Agency on Aging hosts community events celebrating older Americans Read More »

Local sales tax allocation climbs 15.5 percent year-to-year

Business, City of Kilgore, Gregg County, Local News, Rusk County, State & National /

[NOTE: The original version of this article used outdated sales tax data.]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

Local sales tax allocation climbs 15.5 percent year-to-year Read More »

Early voting kicks off Tuesday at City Hall

City of Kilgore, Elected Officials, Gregg County, Kilgore College, Kilgore ISD, Local News, Rusk County /

#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

Early voting kicks off Tuesday at City Hall Read More »