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Week in Photos: Jan. 29 - Feb. 4

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Tatiana Alex, 12, and other members of the Foster Middle School Choir perform for guests at the opening of the Gregg County Historical Museum's Black History Month exhibit.

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Mardi Gras in Jefferson

Mardi Gras Upriver brings in people to line the streets in Jefferson.

Tutus, boots and boas

Young girls enjoyed some tea while helping the American Heart Association.

Valentine's Dance

Students at J.L. Everhart Magnet Academy got down for Valentine's Day.

Longview fires

Blazes in the city kept firefighters busy on Wednsesday, Feb. 3.

Black History Month

Folks gathered Monday at the Gregg County Historical Museum to open their exhibit for the month.

Razzlin', dazzlin'

The Harlem Globetrotters brought their performance in action to Lobo Coliseum.

Funny Bones

Youngsters learned how to turn on the laughs during a workshop at ArtsView Children's Theatre.

Confederate Heroes

Photos from the Confederate Heroes Day memorial service at the Gregg County Courthouse.

MLK Day

Local groups are celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Check out the photos.

Table tennis

The Longview and Tyler squads faced off in a head-to-head tournament. Check out the photos.

Being Me

News-Journal video series about the people in our community, telling their stories.
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Year in photos

2009: It was a year of celebration, reflection and mourning.
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Longview state final

Check out some video footage of the Longview Lobos' state game.
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Gilmer Air show

Get a sneak peek of Gilmer's Veterans Day air show at the Gilmer Municipal Airport.
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Pumpkin carving

Join Linnae Cumnock for a crash course in pumpkin carving.
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Molting cicada

Check out this time-lapse video of a local cicada shedding its shell.
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No Luggage Required: Trip 5

Discovering adventures in the treetops of East Texas and at a water park.
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No Luggage Required: Trip 4

Staffers discover endless bargains at Canton's First Monday Trade Days.
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No Luggage Required: Trip 3

Staffers Wes Ferguson and Scott Brunner cross the border and get up close and personal with alligators.
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No Luggage Required: Trip 2

Reporter Wes Ferguson and Web Editor Scott Brunner eat hot links and hear some Bluegrass during a day trip from Gilmer to Lone Star.
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No Luggage Required: Trip 1

Take a trip on Caddo Lake with Reporter Wes Ferguson and Web Editor Scott Brunner.
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Backyard Craziness

Co-founder/wrestler Wayne Williams discusses how they got started and performs in a battle royal match.
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Caddo Lake water wars

Groups are fighting an invasive weed on Caddo Lake to keep waterways clear for tourism.
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Homeless camp

News-Journal Web Editor Scott Brunner takes you into a homeless camp in Longview.
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Monday night ride

Take a ride with Longview Bicycle Club members through the outskirts of Longview.
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Tax Day Tea Party

The Tax Day Tea Party, Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the Gregg County Courthouse.
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Ramada Inn fire

Video of the fire at the Ramada Inn on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Longview.
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Dalton Days

Re-enactors give us a preview to part of 2009 Dalton Days while starting a shootout in downtown Longview.
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Rube Goldberg

LeTourneau University students make simple tasks difficult at the 2009 Rube Goldberg competition.
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Barnwell Mountain

Get your tires dirty off-roading at Barnwell Mountain north of Gilmer.
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Flying on a B-17

Take a ride on a World War II-era B-17 in the Wings of Freedom Tour of vintage aircraft.
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Vintage aircraft

The Wings of Freedom Tour brings vintage aircraft to East Texas.
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Brown Bag Lunch

Logan Arnold entertained a crowd of about 60 Friday as the 2009 Brown Bag Lunch Series began on the first day of spring.
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NCAAs: a little help

Gabriel D. Brooks and Rick Kretzschmar give their insight on the men's NCAA brackets.
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Chris Stuckey

A four-wheeler wreck cost him use of most of his body. He is now the color commentator for LeTourneau home basketball games.
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House that music built

The Brown-Birdsong House in Longview served as home to Gregg County religious and musical pioneers.
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Caddo Legacy

Nelson Cowles talks about the Caddo Indians and making artifacts at the Caddo Legacy Museum.
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Charles Newhouse

Local educator Charles Newhouse talks about race, Longview and the inauguration.
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A land legacy

Adron Justiss, 95, still works his ranch in Morris County and has no intention of stopping. Hear his story.
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Year in Photos

From highs to lows, revisit the past year through the work of News-Journal photographers.
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Christmas at a Glance

The people of East Texas have been letting us know it's Christmas time with their decorations.
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Teen motherhood

Cherelle Sparkman discusses some of the hardships and joys of being a mother.
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Compline worship

See a Compline service with conductor Bill Bane at the Trinity Episcopal Church.
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Patel Volleyball

Vinod Patel explains their weekly volleyball game that takes place every Wednesday.
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Store robbery

Surveillance footage of a suspect in a Food Fast store robbery on Gilmer Road in Longview.
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Lineman rodeo

Electric Power Technology Program students at Kilgore College compete in a lineman rodeo.
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Fun fly

Video of the Toys for Tots model airplane flight fundraiser.
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Election Day voters

Longview News-Journal camera crews talk to Gregg County voters about casting their votes.
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Planet Funk's "Crunch"

Planet Funk gives a demonstration of their Halloween performance, "Crunch."
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Triggerfest: Before the Throne

See one of the bands set to perform in Triggerfest practice and hear about their band.

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SPORTS PHOTOS

ET Soccer

Check out photos from local boys and girls soccer games.

High School volleyball

It's not just football season. Check out photos from area volleyball games.

Longview state final

It was an emotional night for the Lobos in their state final game with Lake Travis.

Daingerfield state final

The Tigers brought home the state title for the second year in a row.

Carthage state final

History repeated itself with the Bulldogs' victory over Graham.

Gilmer state final

The Buckeyes brought the state title home.

Football Playoffs: Week 5

Action photos from the fifth week of local playoffs.

Boys basketball

See photos from this season's area high school boys basketball games.

Girls basketball

ET high school girls basketball season is here. See the photos.

Football Playoffs: Week 4

Action photos from the fourth week of local playoffs.

Football Playoffs: Week 3

Action photos from the third week of local playoffs.

Football Playoffs: Week 2

Action photos from the second week of local playoffs.

Football Playoffs: Week 1

Action photos from the first week of local playoffs.

College Signings

Photos of local young athletes signing their letters of intent.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 11

Photos from around the area.

High School Football Week Eleven

Photos from the eleventh week of the football season.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 10

Photos from around the area.

High School Football Week Ten

Photos from the tenth week of the football season.

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws hosted sprint car racing at Lone Star Speedway. See the photos.

High School Football Week Nine

Photos from the ninth week of the football season.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 9

Photos from around the area.

High School Football Week Eight

Photos from the eighth week of the football season.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 8

Photos from around the area.

Rusk Rodeo

Photos from the Rusk County Rodeo at the Rusk County Youth Expo Center.

High School Football Week Seven

Photos from the seventh week of the football season.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 7

Photos from around the area.

High School Football Week Six

Photos from the sixth week of the football season.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 6

Photos from around the area.

High School Football Week Five

Photos from the fifth week of the football season.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 5

Photos from around the area.

High School Football Week Four

Photos from the fourth week of the football season.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 4

Photos from around the area.

KC football

See photos from Kilgore College football games this season.

Youth football

High school students aren't the only ones on the football field.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 3

Photos from around the area.

High School Football Week Three

Photos from the third week of the football season.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 2

Photos from around the area.

High School Football Week Two

Photos from the second week of the football season.

ET Fanz 2009: Week 1

Photos from around the area.

High School Football Zero Week

High school football season kicked off Aug.27. Check out photos.

Golf championship

The Longview City Golf Championship was held the weekend of Aug. 22 and 23. See the photos.

Chris Davis

See photos of former Longview Lobo Chris Davis playing for a Triple A team in Oklahoma City.

Football practices

Some area teams began two-a-day practices, Aug. 3. See the photos.

Dixie Baseball

Check out photos from the 2009 Dixie Boys baseball games.

Basketball camp

Longview native and former NBA player David Wesley, holds his annual basketball camp.

Carthage finals

The Carthage Bulldogs brought home the 3A State Championship. See the Photos

Carthage semifinal

Carthage defeated Andrews to head to the state final.

White Oak semifinal

White Oak's state semifinal saw a defeat to Holliday in Austin.

Overton semifinal

Overton suffered a loss to Miles in their state semifinal game.

Spring practice

The Lobos began running drills May 4 at the Longview High School practice field. See the photos.

Soccer Tournament

Rain couldn't stop the kids at The Mike Mendicello Soccer Tournament at Lear Park. See the photos.

Big Bass Bonanza

Anglers were hooked at KYKX Big Bass Bonanza at Lake O' the Pines. See the photos.

PRCA Rodeo

Check out photos of the Longview PRCA Rodeo from April 18.

NASCAR Samsung 500

See photos from the race at Texas Motor Speedway where Jeff Gordon ended the longest winless streak of his career.

Kilgore College basketball

News-Journal photographers captured the action this basketball season at Kilgore College. See the photos.

Youth basketball

East Texas youth hit the court on Saturday for some basketball. See the photos.

Cotton Bowl

Photos from the 73rd AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas on Friday.

Carthage Finals

Carthage brings home their first state championship in Friday's historic game.

Daingerfield Finals

Check out photos from Daingerfield's victorious state final game over Cisco.

Lobo Finals

It was an emotional night for the Longview Lobos at the state final. See the photos.


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