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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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OPERATIONS VETERAN TOMMY VAUGHAN JOINS KEDC BOARD
Dec 11, 2025

“Tommy brings deep operational expertise and a proven track record of leadership to our board. His decades of hands-on manufacturing experience and his commitment to team development align perfectly with KEDC’s mission. We look forward to the insight he will contribute as we support existing industry and attract new projects.”

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KEDC MARKS 35 YEARS
Dec 1, 2025

Collaboration with companies, governmental partners, community members yields decades of substantial growth.

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KEDC Receives the Texas Economic Development Council Community Economic Development Award for $97M Camfil Project
Nov 4, 2025

For the second consecutive year, Texas Economic Development Council awarded Kilgore EDC the Community Economic Development Award for communities with a population between 10,001 and 20,000.

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KEDC Showcases Local Industry
Oct 3, 2025

KEDC kicks off Manufacturing Month and Industry Appreciation with a video series highlighting the industries that make our community thrive.

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MANUFACTURING LEADER TYLER ESTERS JOINS KEDC BOARD
Sep 17, 2025

“Tyler brings invaluable expertise and a remarkable track record of leadership to our board. His journey from hands-on technical roles to plant leadership reflects the kind of determination and skill that drives Kilgore’s success. We look forward to the perspective he will contribute as we work to strengthen our economy and attract new investment.”

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