Kilgore

Welding program recognized as ‘Validated’ by Eastman Chemical Co.

Welding program recognized as ‘Validated’ by Eastman Chemical Co.

Kilgore College is pleased to announce that its Welding Technology Program has been named a “Validated Program” by Eastman Chemical Co., Texas Operations.
Authorities bust ETX meth ring, 5 arrested

Authorities bust ETX meth ring, 5 arrested

Multiple agencies worked together in the arrest of multiple East Texans during a drug ring bust Thursday.

Kilgore Beats TVCC, J'ville falls to Lee

Phil Kuchinsky has scores and highlights from the Region 14 basketball tournament. For more JuCo scores and the tournaments schedule, click here.
Kilgore Chamber of Commerce seeks new president

Kilgore Chamber of Commerce seeks new president

The search for a new leader of the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce is taking shape a month after the departure of its longtime president.

Students earn awards at 50th annual East Texas Regional Science Fair

Kyle Ramsey of Navasota High School was awarded the top prize at the 50th annual East Texas Regional Science Fair at Kilgore College March 1.
Police: Kilgore pastor was recorded by sexual assault victim

Police: Kilgore pastor was recorded by sexual assault victim

A Kilgore pastor arrested Monday and charged with sexually assaulting a child was recorded by his victim warning the boy to “cover for each other” in weeks leading to the arrest.
Gun shots heard near Kilgore College

Gun shots heard near Kilgore College

KETK has just confirmed with Kilgore police that gun shots were heard near Kilgore College. At this time Kilgore Police are on the scene.
Service event allows Kilgore College football players to give back to community

Service event allows Kilgore College football players to give back to community

Members of the Kilgore College football team plan to spend the month giving back to the communities that support them.
KC football team available to help community with outdoor spring cleaning

KC football team available to help community with outdoor spring cleaning

The Kilgore College football team will be doing more than work on the football field this spring.
Virtuoso: Kilgore’s Van Cliburn dies at 78

Virtuoso: Kilgore’s Van Cliburn dies at 78

Van Cliburn, the internationally celebrated pianist who grew up in Kilgore, died Wednesday at his home in Fort Worth. He was 78.

Golf tournament slated for April 13 hosted by Rangerette Forever Alumni

Rangerette Forever Alumni will host the third annual Forever Classic Golf Tournament, set for 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Meadowbrook Country Club in Kilgore.
KC will host 50th annual East Texas Regional Science Fair March 1

KC will host 50th annual East Texas Regional Science Fair March 1

Kilgore College will host the 50th annual East Texas Regional Science Fair Friday, March 1, in the Devall Student Center Ballroom on the Kilgore campus.
Gov. Perry releases statement on death of Van Cliburn

Gov. Perry releases statement on death of Van Cliburn

Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement regarding the death of the world renowned American pianist, Van Cliburn:
 Navarro official says Kilgore College police too agressive in pepper spraying

Navarro official says Kilgore College police too agressive in pepper spraying

Navarro College is disputing claims from Kilgore College that Navarro basketball players were pepper sprayed because they were unruly and threatening college police officers.
Rockport native named lone finalist for Kilgore ISD chief

Rockport native named lone finalist for Kilgore ISD chief

KILGORE — A 25-year educator who got her start in East Texas is slated to lead the Kilgore Bulldogs after school trustees on Monday selected Cara Cooke of Rockport as superintendent finalist.