More than 5,000 candidates applied to become part of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Troopers’ B-2018 class. 92 made it through training, graduating from the 164th recruit … more

Rahab’s Retreat and Ranch has been officially open for just over two years but the organization has grown a lot in that time and is on track to continue developing and improving its programs and … more

Kilgore Police Department turned up the energy on National Night Out planning this year – the effort had already paid off in 13 local parties in early October when Lt. Tony Stone’s work more … more

There were two rows of food last year, vast spreads stretching 32 feet each, covering double-lengths of four eight-foot tables. Enough, Mona Jimerson says, for hundreds of law enforcement guests: … more

In the end, Kilgore’s comprehensive plan will come down to future land use – how will the city grow in coming decades? More specifically, how do the people in the community want their city to … more

“What I find to be most fascinating about what all of you do is that you are the perfect mixture of athleticism and art.” Chip Hale stumbled into a position as a manager for the Kilgore … more

By LUCAS STROUGH news2@kilgorenewsherald.com Kilgore Police Department is deploying a new tool to improve efficiency when responding to traffic complaints and to better analyze traffic around … more

Kilgore ISD’s finalist for the superintendent position has deep roots in Texas education. Dr. Andy Baker was appointed the lone finalist at a special board meeting Friday, Nov. 30 on a unanimous … more

Children grow through the Rusk County Boys & Girls Club. Unfortunately, Lakesha Hall says, in time they also outgrow it. Adding a satellite program at Kilgore Middle School helped extend the reach … more

“The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.” The irrepressible holiday spirit of Buddy the Elf (a.k.a. Will Ferrell) will be on the Texan Theater’s silver … more