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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 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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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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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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