East Texas

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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Jobs Y’all helps students explore wide range of careers Feb. 11

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February is Career & Technical Education Month in Texas, and local employers and educators are seizing the chance to broaden students’ horizons as they consider the future. An array of area workforce partners have crafted an event to put job opportunities front and center for local juniors and seniors through the 2026 Jobs Y’all East

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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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KEDC MARKS 35 YEARS Collaboration yields decades of substantial growth

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Kilgore Economic Development Corporation’s work with companies, governmental partners, community members continues to bear fruit decades on… KEDC Press Release | Investing in itself, Kilgore has seen industrial property values grow 551 percent in the past three-and-a-half decades. In 1990, when Kilgore Economic Development Corporation was formed, those values were approximately $67 million. In 2025,

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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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Early voting continues until Oct. 31 for Texas Constitutional Amendment Election

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Election Day is fast-approaching Nov. 4 for the Texas Constitutional Amendment and Special Election. Early voting is underway after kicking off Monday and continuing through Oct. 31. Click here to download the Voters Guide from the League of Women Voters of Texas or get it from the source. According to GreggCountyVotes.com, there are 72,475 registered

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KC names Dr. Staci Pollan Martin interim president | Kays remains as president emeritus thru Feb. 28

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Kilgore College Press Release The Kilgore College Board of Trustees voted Oct. 20 to appoint Dr. Staci Pollan Martin as interim president of the college, effective Nov. 1. Martin, who currently serves as KC’s vice president of organizational effectiveness and excellence, will step into the interim role following the transition of Dr. Brenda Kays, who

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