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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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KEDC MARKS 35 YEARS
Dec 1, 2025

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

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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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Kilgore’s can-do culture spurs startup’s success
Mar 5, 2025

"This is a Kilgore product. We've been able to take technology, piping that was used in the oil and gas business a century ago, and advance it with state-of-the-art equipment and materials to create a new product that's solving today's problems – doing more with less."

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15 Years of Economic Excellence
Mar 5, 2025

KEDC received 2024 Economic Excellence Recognition from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) for the 15th consecutive year.

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FORGED IN KILGORE
Dec 17, 2024

Local manufacturer Wieland Lone Star Casting & Machine crafts precision pieces for global aerospace.

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OCI Acquires DRILLTOOLS
Sep 27, 2024

"In OCI, we found a partner with a complimentary product line and a shared vision for how to best serve the industry. We are excited about the prospects for joint growth in the years to come alongside OCI."

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Governor Abbott Announces State Of Texas Taiwan Office In Taipei
Jul 10, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the state’s plan to open a State of Texas Taiwan Office at a press event in Taipei on the first full day of a three-nation economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.

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Business Is Booming in Gregg County
Jun 13, 2024

Texas leads the way in creating a friendly environment for business growth. With many business expansions and groundbreakings underway, Kilgore is clearly seeing the benefits of pro-business policies and community support.

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