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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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Kilgore EDC Announces Planned Retirement of Executive Director Lisa Denton
Jan 23, 2026

“This role has always been about Kilgore—its people, its businesses, and its future,” said Denton. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. As I step away from full-time leadership, I look forward to continuing to contribute to the profession in new ways while remaining deeply connected to the work and the people that matter most to me. I will always be invested in seeing this community continue to grow, innovate, and succeed.”

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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 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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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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KEDC wins third consecutive BREI Award of Excellence
Jul 22, 2025

"To be able to compete and win – and win consecutive years – shows that we have a strong business retention program and a strong focus on collaborating with our companies, and neighboring communities, to ensure they are able to operate and grow in our area."

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KEDC RECEIVES 2024 CEDA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Oct 30, 2024

Kilgore received top honors in the Population between 10,001 and 20,000 category, which included 15 nominations.

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KEDC WELCOMES SABINE PIPE CEO WILL ADAMSON TO BOARD
Sep 11, 2024

The Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Adamson, CEO of Sabine Pipe, Inc., to its Board of Directors. Adamson, a respected leader in the energy industry, brings a wealth of strategy, operations, and management experience to the role.

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