Apr 05
When my father immigrated to the United States from Mexico in the mid-1980s, his first job was washing dishes at a Furr’s Fresh Buffet restaurant in New Mexico. It paid the state mandated minimum wage of $2.90 per hour. My father sent a portion of his scant earnings back to his parents and younger siblings …
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Jul 21
Kilgore College is pleased to announce that Kathryn “Kat” Jackson will be the new leader/instructor for KC’s new Culinary Arts Program which begins Aug. 27. The late-afternoon and evening classes will be held at Longview High School’s state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. Jackson has 15 years of industry experience from working with hotels as the senior manager …
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Jun 05
From 6 to 8 p.m. on June 12 adults and their teens can enjoy learning fun cooking tips, get recipes and participate in a great meal at the Parent and Teen Cooking for Life Class at the Harvey Convention Center. Join local owner and chef Blaise Forsythe from Gabi’s Gourmet for an evening of …
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May 22
The Longview Economic Development Corporation, Kilgore College and the Longview Independent School District are pleased to announce the development of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts at Kilgore College. Working closely with these entities and an advisory committee, Kilgore College officials designed curriculum to meet training needs in the Longview area. The …
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