Work is set to begin on an expansion at U-Haul Moving and Storage at Marshall Avenue and Whaley Street in Longview.
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Free is the theme Saturday when Axis Fit & Nutrition celebrates its grand opening, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3862 FM 2879.
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Dutch Bros. Coffee plans to bring its brand of drive-thru coffee service to Longview.
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Assumed names filed in Gregg County from Jan. 3 to 7:
Here’s a look at commercial and large residential building permits issued by the city of Longview or applied for from Dec. 31 to Jan. 7:
A look at livestock sales across the area in the past week:
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Ten or so years ago, when Jessica Holmes first started working in real estate, on any given day there might be more than 100 homes for sale in Kilgore.
Contest recognizes Longview author
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Longview lawyer Doug Monsour won a $22.5 million federal court verdict in December for a former U.S. Army infantryman who suffered hearing loss as a result of a defective hearing protector made by 3M.
Juneau Embry has opened a second location of her longtime Gilmer Road consignment store.
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Ellie Bee's specialty boutique and gift shop will close the door Thursday on one chapter, with plans to start the next chapter by Feb. 1.
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Amtrak has gained needed support for possible expansion of passenger rail service between Dallas and Meridian, Mississippi, which would include the Texas Eagle route through Longview and Marshall.
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When it comes to purchasing meat for the dinner table, Brunson Farms owner Karen Brunson said buying local is important.
Gregg County property owners have new protection against property fraud, through a new free service offered by the county clerk’s office.
Farmers in Gregg County and other area counties may be eligible for emergency loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for producers recovering from natural disasters.
As we turn the page to a new year, I am relieved to say that from an economic perspective, things are definitely looking up.
Here’s a look at commercial and large residential building permits issued by the city of Longview or applied for from Dec. 17 to Dec. 31:
Assumed names filed in Gregg County from Dec. 27 to 31:
A look at livestock sales across the area in the past week:
AAON announces promotions
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Assumed names filed in Gregg County from Dec. 20 to 24:
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While the downtown apartment complex Alton Plaza did not make its expected first loan payment to the city of Longview this past summer, a company principal said the property is leased up and financially doing well.
Longtime bank employee retires
Longview had a banner year for important business news in 2021. Here’s a look back at some of the top highlights.
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DALLAS — William Alvin Moncrief Jr., a Texas wildcatter who helped build a father-son venture into an oil and gas empire over more than 70 years in the industry, has died. He was 101.
Anthracite Realty Partners President Laura Bird has worked in downtown Fort Worth since 1991. She has witnessed it grow and develop across those three decades; almost four years ago, she and her husband’s company added to the iconic skyline by building the Frost Tower.
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Shoppers looking for specific spirits for their New Year’s celebrations might need to embrace this theme: You can’t always get what you want.
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A long beloved south Longview restaurant will exist only in the city’s memory with the demolition this week of the Dari Creme building on High Street.
When Quannah Ludlow took one of the top jobs at a manufacturing plant in Longview he didn’t expect such a hard time finding a place to live.
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Here’s a look at commercial and large residential building permits issued by the city of Longview or applied for from Dec. 10 to Dec. 17:
Assumed names filed in Gregg County from Dec. 13 to 17:
A Kilgore woman has been reappointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to serve on the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, the governor’s office announced.
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Gamers in East Texas now have another mobile option for indulging in their favorite pastime — a former school bus.
Jack’s Natural Food Store applied for a building permit this week for its new home, which will be constructed in the Crossing at Main and Main, at Eastman Road and Loop 281.
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Just because they’re still here doesn’t mean everything has returned to normal for locally owned restaurants that have survived COVID-19 disruptions.
A partner in a Longview law firm has been selected to serve as the second U.S. magistrate judge for the Waco division of the Western District of Texas.
At 3 years old, the Miller twins started a restaurant in their house for their parents.
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Assumed names filed in Gregg County from Dec. 6 to Dec. 10:
Here’s a look at commercial and large residential building permits issued by the city of Longview or applied for from Nov. 29 to Dec. 10:
A look at livestock sales across the area in the past week:
L’Patricia women’s clothing store is renovating a new home in Longview Mall in part of the space previously occupied by Stage.
Credit union announces ‘extraordinary’ dividend
The 80 Acre Market was closed on a recent Tuesday, but the former residence of the Smallwood family between Longview and Gilmer was bustling with activity.
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ArkLaTex Tire Processing has opened its first facility to provide a way for East Texans and surrounding regions to dispose of tires.
KILGORE — Exciting and amazing is how Kilgore Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Lisa Denton described a deal expected to bring a new $45 million manufacturing facility to the city.
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A small village made Shawn Ingram’s Christmas vision for his business, Custom Graphics Tx, come true.