Kilgore

Valentine’s Day card connection never lost between former area teacher, student

Valentine’s Day card connection never lost between former area teacher, student

By Longview News Journal
Some teachers leave a lasting impression on their students. That was the case with Daryl Zevely’s third-grade teacher, Regina Bull.
Kilgore ISD trustees narrow field of superintendent candidates

Kilgore ISD trustees narrow field of superintendent candidates

By Longview News-Journal
Kilgore school trustees continued to narrow their search for a new superintendent Wednesday in a closed session, Board President Janet Marley reported Thursday.
Kilgore couple’s good deed goes viral on Facebook

Kilgore couple’s good deed goes viral on Facebook

By Longview News Journal
Apparently some good deeds don’t go unnoticed — especially when they’re posted on Facebook. The actions of a Kilgore family this past Thursday prompted a viral response from community members.
Wreck kills teen sisters

Wreck kills teen sisters

By Longviw News Journal
Two teenage Kilgore sisters are dead and their brother is seriously injured after a single-vehicle wreck Sunday night in Rusk County.

Kilgore mayor enters bid for re-election

By Longview News-Journal
Kilgore Mayor Ronnie Spradlin filed papers Friday to seek another two-year term leading the city.
Authorities identify 2 Kilgore ISD students killed in crash

Authorities identify 2 Kilgore ISD students killed in crash

By Michael Wesp
Three people were injured and two Kilgore ISD students were killed Sunday night in a car crash. It happened on Highway 259 at around 10:00 p.m.
Filing period under way for Kilgore College Board of Trustees election

Filing period under way for Kilgore College Board of Trustees election

By Kilgore College
Jan. 30 was the first day prospective candidates could file for places on the ballot for the Kilgore College Board of Trustees election.
Kilgore College basketball player arrested on drug charges, kicked off team

Kilgore College basketball player arrested on drug charges, kicked off team

By Longview News-Journal
A Kilgore College basketball player has been kicked off the team after he was arrested Thursday on drug charges. Andre Jamal Horne, 19, of Newark, Del. was arrested just before midnight in his dorm on the Kilgore College Campus.
Inaugural Kilgore College Softball Game Postponed

Inaugural Kilgore College Softball Game Postponed

By News-Journal.com
Kilgore College’s inaugural home softball doubleheader planned for today has been postponed to Monday. Conditions on the field at Stream Flo Field are too wet for play, according to college spokesman Chris Craddock.
Traffic stop leads to cavity search, drug charges for Kilgore woman

Traffic stop leads to cavity search, drug charges for Kilgore woman

By Kilgore Police/KETK Staff
A routine traffic stop led to the arrest and cavity search of a Kilgore woman on Sunday.
Kilgore College to receive $100,000 donation

Kilgore College to receive $100,000 donation

By Kilgore College
The Kilgore College Risk Management Institute will be funded in 2013 for the sixth-straight year by Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
Kilgore College SBDC to hold payroll tax workshop

Kilgore College SBDC to hold payroll tax workshop

By Kilgore College
The Kilgore College Small Business Development Center will host a workshop for small business owners, managers and entrepreneurs called “Payroll Tax Law 2013.”
Texas 31 deaths spur calls for safety changes along road

Texas 31 deaths spur calls for safety changes along road

By Longview News-Journal
A wreck on Texas 31 that set off a chain of events leading to the deaths of two men Friday has spurred a push for improvements to the stretch often referred to as “Bloody 31.”
Kilgore ISD rejects tying exams to final grade

Kilgore ISD rejects tying exams to final grade

By Longview News-Journal
KILGORE — Students here won’t have to sweat over a state requirement that would have made Texas’ end-of-course exams count for 15 percent of their final grade, school trustees decided Tuesday.
1 killed in wreck near Kilgore

1 killed in wreck near Kilgore

By Michael Wesp
Multiple agencies are currently on the scene of major fatal wreck near Kilgore. The crash took place at around 11 a.m. in the 3300 block of 135 in front of Champion Technology.