“Home is the four walls that enclose the right person.”

-Helen Rowland

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Kilgore and Mayor Ronnie Spradlin have been featured in a New York Post article!

The article, titled “Student exchange program swaps kids in red and blue states,” was published on April 6 and focuses on the American Exchange Program, which sends high school students to spend time in cities in different areas of the USA. Kilgore has been the host city for the program for several years, welcoming students from places like California and New York, and sending Kilgore children as far away as Alaska.

Spradlin was interviewed for the article and spoke about the benefits of the program, which helps students unlearn some stereotypes about conservative southern cities.

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On Friday, April 12, Kilgore High School’s one-act play production of “Flowers for Algernon” made school history by earning the Region Alternate award in the Region III, Area I competition.

In Texas, 152 4A schools began the journey earlier this year. Only 48 secondary schools reach the area level. Being named alternative to the region places KHS among the top 32 schools in the state.

Syghlas Morales was named a member of the all-star cast with honorable mention. Malachi Strachan was included in the All Star Cast. Seth Hardin was named to the honorary coaching team.

The company will perform on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 pm in the KHS auditorium. Donations will be accepted at the door.

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Greetings bingo fans! The dinner and bingo to benefit Anonymous Hearts will be held this Thursday, April 18 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kilgore.

Dinner is at 6 and bingo at 7.

Dinner is $12 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Bingo cards are $10 each or 3 for $20. Lucky disc numbers are $2 each or 3 for $5.

April menu:

• Charleston cheese sauce with crackers

• Spinach dip with vegetables

• Grilled pork loin

• Wild rice

• Green salad

• Bread spoon

• Lemonade cake

• Some chocolate to be determined

• Tea, water, lemonade and coffee.

Reservations are not necessary, but are certainly appreciated. Takeout orders are available. I hope you attend and bring a friend!

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The next Downtown Sip & Shop and Kilgore Cruise Night will be held in downtown Kilgore on Saturday, April 27 from 5 to 8 pm. Be sure to check out this double event of fun for the whole family!