KC president announces upcoming retirement, new focus on broader areas of education

Kilgore College’s Dr. Brenda Kays has announced her upcoming retirement as the ninth president of the East Texas educational cornerstone. In an email to colleagues and friends last week,

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Sixty teams pitch in for second annual Brock’s Blessings baseball tournament

The Gladewater Youth Sports Complex was bursting at the seams Sept. 6-7, overflowing with Brock’s Blessings. It was the second annual charity baseball tournament in honor of the youngster,

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Kilgore College hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony Thursday

Kilgore College will hold its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11, in the Devall Student Center Ballroom on the Kilgore campus. Guests are asked to arrive by 9:45 a.m. The

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Half-a-dozen teenage suspects face Class A misdemeanor for house party

Whoever put out the original call on social media, six teenagers will answer for the scores that descended on an East Lake Drive home for an unapproved, underage house party seven weeks ago.

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City’s first fee overhaul since 2017 will help cover infrastructure costs

The actual numbers are still under consideration, but it’s a foregone conclusion the City of Gladewater’s fees will be increasing this Fall – city leaders aren’t happy about it

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Free pet microchipping set Sept. 20 for Gladewater’s Gregg Co. residents

Local pets can get chip’d for free next month during a pop-up partnership between the City of Gladewater and the Longview Animal Care & Adoption Center. Longview PAWS (Pets Are Worth

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Manhunt suspect found dead in Smith County Thursday

UPSHUR COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT RELEASE [UPDATED, Aug. 29: The suspect was found in Smith County. He died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, per reports.] The Upshur County

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WOPD: Don’t put the carts before the law

“All traffic laws apply.” That’s just the first thing White Oak residents need to keep in mind if they want to roll out in a golf cart on public roads, says Police Chief Brannon

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City uncorks liquor store decision tonight

Liquor stores are back on the agenda tonight – Gladewater City Council members are poised to walk back recent votes on two pending developments. The elected officials met with city attorney

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PUBLIC HEARING SET – CLARKSVILLE CITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE CITY, TX REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET Notice is hereby given to all interested

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City leaders insist airport plan won’t stall out

Gladewater Municipal Airport has plenty of traffic, but it’s never quite gotten the funding to take it to another level, Charlie Smith says. There’s room for growth, according to

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