Clay Evers News Today

They say that stepping on a crack in the sidewalk can bring bad luck but soon pedestrians in downtown Kilgore will see their luck improve as new, smooth sidewalks are constructed. At a recent city council meeting, Director of Public Works Clay Evers told council members bids for Phase 4 of the Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Project had come in and the contract was awarded to Tyler-based Hartbeat Construction.

The Kilgore Main Street Improvements project has persisted through rain, storms, a pandemic and more — and now the final concrete pour of the project is marked with tire tracks.

The City of Kilgore confirmed Monday local water is safe to drink following a large water main break on Hwy. 31 under a creek over the weekend.

Kilgore City Council approved the execution of a purchase order with Enterprise Fleet Management for six work trucks in an amount not to exceed $260,814.84.

Kilgore City Council members approved hiring a construction contractor to carry out the completion of the Main Street project at a cost of $153,000 at their recent meeting.

By next year, public water utilities — including those in East Texas — will have to develop plans to filter harmful chemicals out of their water.

Kilgore City Council approved a zone change for an 89-acre parcel of land at Synergy Park at their recent meeting with the aim of attracting new businesses to the site in the future.

By next year, public water utilities — including those in East Texas — will have to develop plans to filter harmful chemicals out of their water.

Kilgore City Council approved two projects related to the citys water system at a recent council meeting: one to rehabilitate and improve some elements of the wastewater treatment plant and another to initiate an update to the citys water system model.

The City of Kilgore has unanimously passed an ordinance mandating new guidelines for the safe and non-hazardous disposal of fats, oils, grease and grit.