DINE + FOOD
BEST BARBECUE
1. COUNTRY TAVERN
2. BODACIOUS BAR-B-Q
3. KELLY’S SUGARTHYME CATERING, LLC.
BEST BREAKFAST
1. CIRCLE CAFE
2. BURRITO SHOP
3. WHATABURGER
BEST CATFISH
1. JOHNNY’S OZARK
FRIED CHICKEN
2. OCEANS RESTAURANT
3. KILGORE CRAWFISH & SEAFOOD
BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
1. CIRCLE CAFE
2. MCKAY’S RANCH HOUSE
3. THE BACK PORCE
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The Circle Cafe’s dining room is shown Dec. 28, 2022 in Kilgore.
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 5D AWARD READERS’ CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023 MANYTHANKSFOR YOUR VOTESPLACINGUS 18334Britts |1.833.427.4887 Thursday4-9 |Fridays andSaturdays 12-9 |Weeklywinepairings Tuesdays 6:30pm Visitour websitewww.brittswine.com"Come Tasteour Passion" First Place-BestEntertainment First Place- Best PlacetoTake aDate First Place-Best Restaurant First Place-BestHamburger
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
1. MEMI D’S
2. MCDONALD’S BEST DOUGHNUT SHOP
1. KILGORE DONUT SHOPP
2. THE DONUT BOX
3. TASTY DONUTS
BEST FRIED CHICKEN
1. JOHNNY’S OZARK
FRIED CHICKEN
2. CIRCLE CAFE
3. POPEYE’S BEST HAMBURGER
1. BRITT’S WINE & DINE
2. CHAR-BURGER STOCKADE
3. THE BACK PORCH
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 6D
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Britt Davis is the owner of Britt’s Wine and Dine and Kilgore’s new venue called Old School.
Michael Cavazos/Longview News-Journal
A cheeseburger at the Char-Burger Stockade in Kilgore.
Sunday, april 30, 2023 KilGOrE nEWS HErald F paGE 7d 84YearsofCountryTavern andStillWinningtheVotes FirstPlace BestBarbeque AWARD READERS’ CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023
Verenice Ordorica, owner of Edgar’s Big Taco, received the Rising Star award in 2021. Ordorica took over the business from her father and has continued to improve and expand it over the years. She recently purchased a food truck and can often be seen serving customers around town. McCartney said she was nominated for her strong work ethic and generous spirit, as she hires local high school students to work in her downtown restaurant and regularly donates to locals affected by disasters or emergencies.
BEST MEXICAN FOOD
1. EDGAR’S BIG TACO NO. 2
2. T. BLANCO’S MEXICAN CAFE
3. THE JALAPENO TREE
BEST PIZZA
1. PEDDLER’S PIZZA
2. MAZZIOS
3. DOMINO’S
BEST RESTAURANT
1. BRITT’S WINE AND DINE
2. EDGAR’S BIG TACO NO. 2
3. DOWNTOWN D’LITES CAFE
BEST STEAK DINNER
1. JACK RYAN’S
2. MCKAY’S RANCH HOUSE
3. THE BACK PORCE
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 8D
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Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
Debbie VanDoren, owner of Downtown D’ Lites in Kilgore, is seen in May 2018. VanDoren says Kilgore has fought to help local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It has reminded me that Kilgore is a great place to live and work,” VanDoren said. “We’re very blessed by the community.”
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 9D TIMPARKER•903-218-6880•1505USHWY 259NBUSINESS•KILGORE,TX75662 THANK YOUKILGORE FOR VOTING US BEST OILCHANGE GOODYEAR •MICHELIN•BFGOODRICH•COOPER Diesel &Fleet •Computer Diagnostic •State Inspection A/C&Heating Electrical Computerized Alignments •Brakes&Suspension Fuel Injection• CoolantSystem •TransmissionRepair www.automotivesupercenter.com *Wewillmatchanycompetitor'stireprices!*
BEST TACO
1. EDGAR’S BIG TACO NO. 2
2. BURRITO SHOP
3. El Gallito
Taqueria
HEALTHIEST PLACE TO EAT
1. Downtown
D’Lites Cafe
2. Memi D’s
3. Circle Cafe
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 10D
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Sunday,april30,2023 KilGOrEnEWSHErald F paGE 12d 1100StoneRd •Kilgore,Tx |903.983.2020 www.eyecarecenters.org|CHAMBERMEMBERSINCE1976 TherapeuticOptometrists Dr.ShilohRoberts Dr.JadieRoberts Dr.J.T.Roberts VotedNumber#1Optometrist Moreofthe winningteam members AWARD READERS’CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023
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COMPANIES BEST APARTMENT COMMUNITY 1. STONERIDGE APARTMENTS 2. GLEN HOLLOW APARTMENTS 3. LEXINGTON COURT BrianJohnson -FirstPlace Meredith May -SecondPlace DanaBlair -RunnerUp Congratulations We wouldalsoliketothanktheKilgore News Herald readers forchoosingthem! to ourinstructorsonwinningthe ReadershipChoiceAwards! KILGORE.EDU (903)983-8209
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WEEKEND,April29-30,2023 KilGOrENEWSHErAlD F pAGE 16D BEST AUTO PARTSSTORE 1.ABC AUTO PARTS 2.O’REILLYAUTO PARTS 3. AUTOZONE AUTO PARTS BEST AUTOREPAIRSHOP 1. PATTERSONCHEVROLET CHRYSLERDODGEJEEPRAM 2. AUTOMOTIVESUPERCENTER 3.KILGORE AUTOMOTIVEand TARVER’S GARAGE(tie) LesHassell/LongviewNews-Journal Rickey Clarkwith PattersonChevrolettalkstoNursing studentMicheleHartaboutthenewChevrolet Malibushe wonthroughtheCruisefor Success program Thursday,April 20,2023atKilgoreCollege. Kilgore,Texas |www.downtowndlites.com|903-987-0737 Delicious,nutritious, &welcoming Kil T | d dl DailyLunchSpecials! Askaboutourgluten-free &veganoptionstoo! VotedHealthiest Placeto Eat ThankYou,Kilgore! AWARD READERS’ CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023
WEEKEND,April29-30,2023 KilGOrENEWSHErAlD F pAGE 17D
AUSTIN BANK
PROFESSIONAL CREDITUNION
BESTCARBODYREPAIR
PATTERSONBODYSHOP
BODYWORKS
PAINTANDBODY MusicSchool∙CountryStore∙ IceCream Thanksagain, Kilgore!Welove ya! S I C Downtown105 NKilgoreSt. AWARD READERS’CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023 AWARD READERS’CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD K GOR E S LD 2021
BEST BANK 1.
2.EASTTEXAS
3.VERABANK
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2.MCDANIEL’SQUALITY
3.H&S
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 18D BEST CLOTHING STORE 1. CATOS and DE RIGUEUR (tie) 2. EVERYTHING THAT BLINGS 3. RAGS TO RICHES BEST CONVENIENCE STORE 1. ZIPPY J’S 2. CEFCO 3. SHELL ErinBrogoitti Erin.Brogoitti@hubinternational.com 337-519-4813 cell Thank youfortrustingmewith your EmployeeBenefitsneeds. Emplo Iloveservingthe Kilgorecommunityand look forwardto finding youallaffordable yo benefitplans to retainqualityemployees. retainqualit FirstPlaceBest InsuranceAgent AWARD READERS’ CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023
WEEKEND,April29-30,2023 KilGOrENEWSHErAlD F pAGE 19D BEST DAYCARECENTER 1.KILGORE BAPTIST 2.MEADOWBROOKPRESCHOOL 3.KIDS WORLDLEARNINGCENTER BESTDRYCLEANERS 1.IMPERIALCLEANERS 2.MCLENDONCLEANERS 3.FINISHLINECLEANINGCENTER BESTENTERTAINMENT 1.BRITT’SWINEANDDINE 2.THE BACKPORCH
Circle A f e Monday -Saturday5:30a.m. -2p.m. 903.984.3928 |100 HoustonSt. |Kilgore,TX BreakfastStartsat5:30a.m. Thank YouKilgore for VotingUs #1 Best Breakfast #1 Best ChickenFried Steak #2 Best FriedChicken
3.4-STARCINEMA
BEST FLOWER SHOP
1. AMAZING GRACE FLORAL AND DESIGNS
2. SHOPS ON MAIN BEST FURNITURE SHOP
1. BLAKE FURNITURE
2. MANESS FURNITURE CO.
BEST GIFT SHOP
1. KILGORE MERCANTILE & MUSIC
2. AMAZING GRACE FLORAL AND DESIGNS
3. RC COMICS GEEKTOPIA
BEST GROCERY STORE
1. BROOKSHIRE’S
2. WALMART
3. LA MEXICANA’S
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 20D
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The musical aspect of Kilgore Mercantile and Music makes it unique; Every second Saturday of the month from 4 to 8:30 p.m., musicians from all over come together at the store to jam together and play music as a group, and that’s just one aspect of the store brought to Kilgore by Fred and Vivian Gebhart.
BEST
HEAT & A/C SERVICE
1. ALFORD-PACE A/C & HEATING, INC.
2. BEN MAINES AIR CONDITIONING
3. AIR COMMAND
BEST LOCAL HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE
1. EAST TEXAS HARDWARE
2. ATWOODS
3. EAST TEXAS LUMBER
BEST MOTEL/HOTEL
1. COMFORT SUITES KILGORE and HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITS
KILGORE NORTH (tie)
3. HAMPTON INN KILGORE
BEST NAIL SALON
1. SOPHIA NAIL and VELVET JUPITER SALON (tie)
3. LUXURY NAILS SALON and VIP NAILS & SPA (tie)
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 21D
MemberFDIC Thank you, KILGORE forvoting us BestBank Best BankOfficeer and BillieMims, SVP/LocationPresident 1006StoneRoad •Kilgore•903-983-1584
BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP
1. PATTERSON CHEVROLET
CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM
2. GABRIEL JORDAN BUICK GMC
3. ALL STAR FORD
BEST OIL CHANGE
1. AUTOMOTIVE SUPER CENTER
2. KILGORE TIRE AND AUTO CARE
3. GABRIEL JORDAN BUICK GMC
BEST OILFIELD COMPANY FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT
1. GEONIX
2. MAVERICK WELL SERVICE LLC.
3. ARPCO VALVES
BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE
1. BRITT’S WINE AND DINE
2. JACK RYAN’S
3. 4-STAR CINEMA and TEXAS
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL (tie)
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 22D
Lucas Strough/Kilgore News Herald
Co-owners of local oilfield business Geonix, Terry George and Lary Nixon. George accept an award at a past MLK banquet.
BEST PRINT SHOP
1. KILGORE PRINT
2. REGION 7 ESC
3. KILGORE NEWS
HERALD
BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY
1. EAST TEXAS PREFERRED PROPERTY
2. JULIE WOODS & ASSOCIATES
3. COLDWELL BANKER LENHART
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 23D
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Jase Alvarez, 7, from J.L. Everhart Elementary School in Longview holds up a painting called, “Red, Red, Orange, Red” Thursday at the Region 7 Education Service Center in Kilgore.
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 24D BEST SALON 1. VELVET JUPITER SALON 2. LAURIE’S HAIR DAY 3. MIRROR MIRROR BEST TANNING PLACE 1. TAN TIME 2. CHARLIE’S SNO BALL & TANNING 3. PLANET FITNESS brookshires.com FOR VOTING US ThanK you PHARMACY BEST 747US259 N,Kilgore, TX 75662 (903) 983-2576 GROCERY STORE BEST
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Charlie’s Sno Balls provided the children with a cool treat.
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The lighted oil derricks of Downtown Kilgore are shown.
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 25D BEST TIRE PLACE 1. KILGORE TIRE AND AUTO CARE 2. EAST TEXAS TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER 3. KILGORE TIRE TRUCK CENTER BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP 1. PATTERSON CHEVROLET CHRYSTLER JEEP DODGE RAM 2. GABRIEL JORDAN BUICK GMC 3. ALL STAR FORD Thank you to our Voters Vo rs Laurie’sHairDay SecondPlace -BestSalon CarmenBaltierra SecondPlace-BestBarber NancyWhitlow FirstPlace-BestHairStylist 3016StoneRd.,Kilgore,TX. |903-984-5150 AWARD READERS’CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023 AWARD READERS’CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023 Lucas
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cheerleaders pumped up the crowd in downtown Kilgore in front of the Texan Theater IN 2022.
PROFESSIONALS
BEST ATTORNEY
1. PHILLIP & WATSON LLP
2. LAW OFFICE OF ROB SCHLIER AND THOMAS H. BROWN
3. STEPHEN WOODFIN LAW OFFICE
BEST BANK OFFICER
1. BILLIE MIMS (AUSTIN BANK)
2. CORIE DORSEY (CITIZENS BANK)
3. UBALDO MERAZ
BEST BARBER
1. MICAH BARBER SHOP
2. CARMEN BALTIERRA (LAURIE’S HAIR DAY)
3. MODERN BARBER SHOP
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
1. GRATTON CHIROPRACTIC
2. KILGORE INTEGRATED HEALTH
3. KILGORE CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH
Thank youfor thecontinuedsupport over theyears! Ireallyappreciate your votesandtrustinmeasyour local realestate agent. EmileyBrown,RealtorGRIC2EXPSA FirstPlace-BestReal Estate Agent ScarboroughRealtyGroup 2901Gilmer Rd.| Longview,TX75604 Cell:903-576-2642 |soldbyemileybrown@gmail.com
Billie Mims was named Best Bank Officer.
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WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 27D JohnnyOzark h #1BestFriedChicken #1BestCatfish ThankYou,Kilgore for VotingUs AWARD READERS’ CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023
DENTIST
J. DE GRAFFENRIED DENTISTRY
BEST
1.
MEGAN HAMNER
ROCCO DESANTIS
BEST DOCTOR
ALYSON THOMPSON
CLARK LANGLEY
KIMBERLEY PAGE
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
EMILY ARP
REECE NICHOLS BEST HAIR STYLIST 1. NANCY WHITLOW 2. LORI TARPLEY 3. LAURIE THROWER Lucas Strough/ Kilgore News Herald J. de Graffenried Dentistry was on hand at a past Trick-orTreating event to hand out dental care items to accompany the flood of sugary treats.
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BEST HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
1. KILGORE QUICKCARE
2. QUICKVISIT URGENT CARE
3. CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD EMERGENCY CENTER KILGORE
BEST INSURANCE AGENT
1. ERIN BROGOITTI (HUB INTERNATIONAL)
2. BILL OWENS (TEXAS FARM BUREAU)
3. TARA HARRIS (STATE FARM INSURANCE)
BEST KILGORE COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR
1. BRIAN JOHNSON
2. MERIDETH MAY
3. DANA BLAIR
BEST NAIL TECH
1. KARI BONDS
2. BRANDI BARNHART WOODS
3. CRYSTAL KRANZMAN
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 28D IMPERIALCLEANERS BestQuality &ServiceinTown Bokman Park 903-984-0809 811N. KilgoreSt. |Kilgore, TX 75662 ThankYouKilgore for VotingUs TiedFirstPlaceTiedVote for BestDryCleaners
Lucas Strough/Kilgore News Herald Kilgore Quick Care, an urgent care facility at 401 E Lantrip St., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2021 to mark their first year in business. The facility, which offers telemedicine visits, urgent care and other medical services for local patients, first opened in March 2020 but was unable to hold an opening ceremony due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 29D TuesdaythruThursday9amto6pm•Friday9amto5pm•Saturdaybyappointment•ClosedSundayandMonday *Walk-insWelcomewhenastylistisavailable. 915HoustonStKilgore903-983-0083 LorriTarpley-Owner Full-ServiceFamilySalonoffering: HairExtensions,Multi-dimensionalHairColorandBalayage,Perms,FullServiceNailRoom,PrecisionHairCutting,FemaleHair-Loss Concealment,AirbrushandTraditionalMakeup,SprayTanning,CasualandFormalEventStyling. ThankyouKilgoreforVoti ankyouKilgoreforVongUs: ngUs: FirstPlace Best Hair Salon Tied FirstPlace Best Nail Salon Second Place Best Hair Stylist Lorri Tarpley BEST OPTOMETRIST 1. JADIE ROBERTS 2. SHILOH ROBERTS 3. JEFF PINKERTON BEST PHARMACIST 1. BROOKSHIRE’S PHARMACY 2. WALGREENS 3. CVS BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT 1. EMILY BROWN 2. BRITTANY CLEVELAND 3. RANDY RENSHAW BEST TEACHER (KISD) 1. MONTEY MILLER 2. SHERRY PAETZNICK
Eye Care Center celebrated its 45th anniversary in September
Linda K. Ballard/Kilgore News Herald The Kilgore
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WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 30D AmazingGrace Flowers A Owner: Mike Smires |315 E. LantripSt. -Kilgore, Tx 903-984-2024 |Mon.-Fri.8:30a.m.-5p.m. Thankyou,Kilgore!First PlaceBestFlowerShop AWARD READERS’CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023 BEST VETERINARIAN 1.NORTH CREEK ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2. KILGORE SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL 3. KILGORE VETERINARY ASSOCIATES FRIENDLIEST POLICE OFFICER/FIREMAN 1. ANGELA BURCH and TODD HUNTER (tie) 2. PATRICIA DAVIS Lucas
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KPD Officer Angela Burch serves up fresh-cooked burgers before the Kilgore High School homecoming game in 2022. The police department lent a helping hand on the Bulldog Boosters grill.
Lucas Strough/Kilgore News Herald
Kilgore Police Department Chief Todd Hunter accepts the STAR Award (Success, Tradition, Achievements and Relationships) on behalf of KPD in 2021.
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 31D Alignments • Shocks • LevelingKits Brakes • Struts •Batteries erving East Texas&the OilIndustrySince 1974 Kilgore Tire TruckCenter 903-984-1886 | 4310 Hwy42 Se (903)984-3536 2601U.S.Highway259 N. Kilgore,TX75662 DarrinMallett -StoreManager FIRSTPLACE AS THE BEST TIRE CENTER ThankYou Kilgore forVotingUs AWARD READERS’ CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023
WEEKEND, April 29-30, 2023 KilGOrE NEWS HErAlD F pAGE 32D Thankyoufor Votingus#1 HomeImprovementStore 1111N.KilgoreStr.|Kilgore, Texas| www.etxhardware.com |903-984-2036 AWARD READERS’ CHOICE KILGORE NEWSHERALD 2023
