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🌱 See which new Gregg County lawsuits involve property right here in Kilgore

Kilgore, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Kilgore! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which new Gregg County lawsuits involve property right here in Kilgore
  • Meet the Kilgore trainer turning gym nerves into newfound confidence

Today's riddle: What happens when you tell an egg a joke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 96 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Saturday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawsuits filed: May 24-30, 2026 (news-journal.com) — Gregg County has released a new batch of civil court filings, including a foreclosure case involving property at 367 Old Highway 135 South in Kilgore. The list also covers personal injury suits, contract disputes, and other civil matters that may affect residents and local businesses across the county.
   

• East Texas personal trainer builds dream, motivates others to achieve their own (ketk.com) — A Kilgore personal trainer, Millicent “Mills” Tinney, is inspiring local women to get stronger and more confident through her MDT Center gym in town. After transitioning from college softball and a demanding day care inspection job, she built a business focused on helping East Texans see real results and enjoy being in the gym every day.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good Day Everyone, our neighbors are searching for their Miss Sassy!
    She is 1 1/2 years old. She has been missing for @ 2 weeks now. Please.. if anyone find or has found her, please return. The contact number is 903… (Nextdoor Highland Park)
  • Message first.
    Can call/text 2nd number. Open for calls or messages 8a to 8p. Too many scammers these days. 903-557-9128 or 903-812-0792 I will not be available… (Nextdoor Powderhorn)
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1384808-1) in Kilgore. Apply here.
  • FAR Inspections posted a job opening for Full-Time Occupancy Services Verifier in Longview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kilgore here.

🗞 Nearby News

Longview

  • Long-time Great Texas Balloon Race volunteer reflects on historic event (kltv.com)
  • Longview gears up for 2026 Freedom Fest Finale (ktbs.com)
  • God & The Great Outdoors Expo Returns to Longview for 2026 - Texas Hunting & Fishing (lsonews.com)

Troup

  • Business Beat: Entertainment, food options growing in Tyler, Bullard as businesses open in Whitehouse, Troup, Gresham (tylerpaper.com)

Ok Kilgore! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It cracks up (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kilgore

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kilgore

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.