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CAMFIL BREAKS GROUND ON MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN KILGORE’S SYNERGY PARK
Sep 26, 2024

Located on 43 acres in Synergy Park just minutes from I-20, the 418,000-square-foot facility will showcase state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality air filtration products across diverse industries.

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Keeprite Refrigeration selects Synergy Park for $55m expansion of commercial refrigeration manufacturing operations
May 10, 2024

"The new facility will serve as a beacon for technical innovation and is expected to further enhance our product offerings and customer service," Xu said. "It represents our confidence in the future and our commitment to investing in our people and communities."

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Yamaha/Skeeter Expanding Facility onto Former Halliburton Property
Jan 19, 2023

“It’s win-win for the city, for Skeeter, for Yamaha, and especially for citizens in the area.”

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Kilgore, Texas Series Debuts on ‘Gone to Texas’ Business Podcast Highlighting East Texas Manufacturing
Mar 27, 2026

Kilgore’s strength is built on partnership—our industries, our college, and our community all pulling in the same direction. This series captures that collaboration and helps tell the story of why companies succeed here.

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KEDC Earns 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition from Texas Economic Development Council
Mar 2, 2026

The Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) has  received 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition by the Texas Economic Development Council  (TEDC) for the 16th consecutive year, every year since the award’s inception.

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Local investment in CTE pathways primes grads to fuel success for local companies
Feb 26, 2026

“Just because you’re starting right out of high school, just because you don’t have the means immediately, doesn’t mean the industry won’t offer you a path.”

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High school, community college collaboration speeds workforce development in East Texas
Feb 19, 2026

In many cases, by the time KHS seniors cross the stage, they’ve already amassed a stack of dual credits and certifications through Kilgore College.

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Kilgore High School helps students plug into modern jobs as CTE evolves
Feb 11, 2026

CTE concentrations for 2025-2026 at KHS range from Agriculture to Architecture & Construction, Business, Education, Health Science, Law & Public Service, Manufacturing and Transportation plus Arts, A/V Technology & Communications.

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CTE equips KHS students for high-demand, high-wage jobs in East Texas
Feb 4, 2026

“CTE in particular is very important because it prepares students for high-demand, high-wage and, in our case, industrial careers."

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