They say that stepping on a crack in the sidewalk can bring bad luck but soon pedestrians in downtown Kilgore will see their luck improve as new, smooth sidewalks are constructed. At a recent city council meeting, Director of Public Works Clay Evers told council members bids for Phase 4 of the Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Project had come in and the contract was awarded to Tyler-based Hartbeat Construction.
The Kilgore Police Department recently gave the oath of office to its newest officer Josh Cook before a small crowd of family, coworkers and city officials.