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How To Evaluate Manufacturing Workforce In Texas Before You Relocate
Apr 22, 2026

A large regional population can look attractive on paper. But manufacturers need to go deeper than headcount. When comparing labor markets in Texas, start with workforce composition. Look at how much of the workforce is already tied to goods-producing industries.

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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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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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