The Longview Museum of Fine Arts kicked off the holiday season in style with its Holiday Luncheon & Market.

The East Texas Literacy Council held its annual Scrabble With Friends on Oct. 23 in the Faith Center at the First United Methodist Church of Longview.

The Longview Museum of Fine Arts celebrated its 60th anniversary during its annual costume party — Monster’s Ball: Magic and Mayhem 2018, held on Oct. 27, at the Summit Club.

The 35th annual Gold Rush, benefiting Christus Good Shepherd, was held Oct. 20 at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview.

The Gregg County Historical Museum welcomed the holiday season with its annual fundraiser “Fashion & Firs,” held on Nov. 29.

Henry & Moore Jewelry, owned by sisters Mamie Henry and Sondra Moore, hosted the November/December cover reveal party for Charm and View magazines.

The Gregg County Historical Museum recognized Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt at its 2018 Preservation Award Reception on Sept. 21.

The Longview News-Journal’s Good Life Senior Expo & Happy Hour drew hundreds of people Sept. 20 to the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center.

Mercy Manor celebrated its fifth annual banquet “tailgate style” Sept. 16 at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center. Attendees were invited to wear their favorite team’s jersey.

Longview Ambucs held its Mobility Bash Sept. 8 at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center.

Mystery was on the required reading list when the Longview Public Library hosted its first fundraising event, Novel Night: Murder in Margaritaland, on September 1st, 2018. 

Pinecrest Country Club and Morgan Abbigail presented the Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show to a sold out crowd on Aug. 29, at the country club in Longview.

It's the most wonderful time of year for East Texas football fans. The stadium lights are on and bleachers are waiting to be filled up each Friday night as old rivalries are renewed. Make sure you're dressed for the occasion with these looks from local retailers Ellie Bee's and Classic Stitc…

The marching bands are warming up. Drill teams have been perfecting their high kicks and cheerleaders have their megaphones and pom poms ready.

The Longview Museum of Fine Arts marked its 60th anniversary with a Garden Party on June 16, 2018

The Longview Metro Chamber of Commerce held its Juneteenth Annual Jazz in the Evening Dinner Fun Night at the Holiday Inn Infinity Ballroom, located at 300 Tuttle Drive.

Sixteen teams competed June 5 in the 27th annual Bee for Literacy, a fundraiser for the East Texas Literacy Council.

View the PictureThis! Photos from the Great Texas Balloon Race Pilot Party held on July 26, 2018.

View the PictureThis! Photos from the Charm/View Magazine Cover Reveal Party held on Thursday August 16, 2018 at Create Art. (Michael Cavazos/News-Journal Photos)

View the PictureThis! photos for Habitat For Humanity’s Bags and Bling Bingo held on Tuesday August 7, 2018, at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center.

View the PictureThis! Photos from Dolly’s Tea, held on Saturday June 30, 2018, at the Gregg County Historical Museum.

Longtime local retailers Racquet and Jog and Barron’s have these sunglasses you’ll love long after the boys of summer are gone.

These summer looks from the Buckle in Longview Mall are hot. Thankfully, Shivers Natural Snow in Longview is around to cool things down. (Shivers also has locations in Hallsville and a new one in Lakeport.)