J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

TIRZ land annexed; customers in wings

Posted: 06/30/2010
Author: J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
It’s official: the Waterblastco property is now part of the City of Kilgore. Let the economic development begin.
In their last regular meeting, the Kilgore city council voted unanimously to annex a parcel of land north and east of the corner of Fritz Swanson Road and St. Hwy. 31E as a voluntary annexation. The Tax Increment Refinancing Zone (TIRZ) is a project with Waterblastco Properties, LLC and Merritt and Wilcox Properties LLC representing the Merritt Groups and Mike Wilcox of Benchmark Services.

Big year for the Bard: TSF turns 25

Posted: 06/16/2010
Author: J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

A quarter-century later, the state’s premier Shakespeare festival casts a giant shadow.

TIRZ development passes hearing hurdle

Posted: 06/01/2010
Author: J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Two hearings in the space of a minute moved a new industrial park closer to reality Tuesday night.