An East Texas ministry was visited Monday by an adviser to President Donald Trump.
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The Republican Party of Texas is getting back to basics as it eyes 2020 after the losses it took down the ballot from the all-too-close Senate bid by Democrat Beto O’Rourke in 2018.
Homeowners in Longview ISD could see lower taxes after the school board agreed to a proposed rate at its Monday meeting,
Charlotte Kennedy remembers learning how to jump rope as a child, and she wants to spread that joy.
The water of Kilgore City Pool will glow red Thursday as “Jaws” pays a visit to the City of Kilgore. Granted, the ominous effect will be thanks to the color-adjustable LED porthole lights illuminating the local amenity for City Hall’s second, free dive-in movie at the recently-revitalized venue July 18.
GILMER — Upshur County commissioners jumped on an offer Monday to host a three-day demonstration of an expensive road-surfacing machine for a company hoping to market the on-site pavement mixer.
Kilgore College students may register early for fall classes during Ranger Registration days this month.
A judge has moved the trial of a man accused of making terroristic threats against two local school districts through social media to September.
Longview now has one fewer restaurant specializing in Cajun food.
MARSHALL — When classes resume in August, students at East Texas Baptist University’s School of Nursing will report to the landmark Marshall Grand.
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Here’s a look at roadwork planned this week across Northeast Texas by the Texas Department of Transportation:
Since June 11, Linda Morris and the Marshall Longhorns Little League have teamed up, providing free warm meals at West End Park to anyone in need.
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BUDA — Fourteen months ago, Byron Xol was packed in a wooden crate by smugglers and shipped from Guatemala to the U.S., only to be grabbed immediately by border agents and ripped away from his father.
The Pine Tree board of trustees will hear and possibly approve the district financial report at its 5 p.m. meeting Monday.
The Hallsville ISD board of trustees has set a budget workshop and regular board meeting Monday.
The Union Grove ISD school board will consider and possibly approve teacher and support staff pay scales and administrative staff raises at its 6:30 p.m. meeting Monday.
TYLER — When Mandy Glasscock received her barber’s license 15 years ago, she did what most beginning stylists do. She worked at shops owned by others and cut the hair of anyone who came through the door.
The Leverett’s Chapel ISD school board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday and could take action on meal prices.
The Harrison County Historical Commission is seeing the fruits of its labor, most recently receiving the Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Historical Commission and receiving approval of the Legislative Designated Highway Memorial Marker agreement between the county and the state, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation.
Carlos Rodriguez said he and his wife, Angeles, returned to work Wednesday after a week off and decided it was time to close the Longview restaurant he’s operated for almost four decades and retire.
Homeowners in Longview ISD could see a reduced property tax rate if trustees approve it at their 6 p.m. Monday meeting.
When Keila Reyes moved to Hallsville at age 9, she didn't only have to deal with making new friends, meeting new teachers and finding her way around a new school, she also faced a communication barrier.
A section chief with Longview Fire Department’s EMS division wasn’t mincing words Saturday, speaking to local teens who might one day serve in her shoes.
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GLADEWATER — The sun was just beginning to heat up Saturday morning as 480 marksmen and women began taking aim and firing.
With the push of a foot, skateboarders propelled their skateboards forward and performed tricks in the new Faulkner Skate Park before and after a ribbon-cutting formal grand opening ceremony for the facility Saturday on Cumberland Road.
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Democrats and other supporters of migrants held at the country’s southern border protested in Longview on Friday, calling out the president and Congress on conditions the Trump administration last week described as “a ticking time bomb.”
Olivia Semlear, 8, started going to the library when she was 2 years old, even though she could not read. She said she just liked to look at books.
The Longview City Council on Thursday voted in favor of a rezone request clearing the way for a developer to open a skating rink and arcade in the former Reo Palm Isle.
An Arkansas National Guard Blackhawk helicopter is back in the air after having made an emergency landing in a Troup field on Thursday evening.
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The Texas Rangers are investigating after an Upshur County Jail inmate who “was not feeling well” Thursday night later died.
This Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Squeaky Clean Express Wash will host a dunking booth fundraiser, giving the public a chance to soak local law enforcement officers, including Sheriff Tom McCool — all for a good cause.
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Burn bans that typically dominate East Texas in summer are all washed up so far this year in Gregg and surrounding counties.
Foster Middle School Principal Ryan Carroll said he feels like his campus is safer now after being stormed by cops Thursday.
A Longview homeowner lost some of his property to the city, the drought contingency plan was updated and senior citizens’ needs were discussed when the Longview City Council met Thursday night.
Downtown Longview buzzed with summer creativity Thursday night as ArtWalk made its return.
High passenger use will keep afternoon flights in and out of East Texas Regional Airport on the schedule for the foreseeable future, airport Director Roy Miller said Thursday.
A Longview indoor family entertainment venue known for hosting children’s birthday parties will close its doors next month.
Gregg County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Hooks man Monday, charging him with using a pistol to coerce a woman into giving up her phone, according to the arrest warrant.
The Gregg County Organized Drug Enforcement unit arrested four men on drug-related charges Wednesday after executing a narcotics search warrant on one of the suspects at a Longview apartment complex, according to a report.
The future of a longtime locally owned restaurant in Longview is unclear after it unexpectedly closed Wednesday.
The city of Lone Star has issued a boil water notice until further notice because of low water pressure Thursday.
The city of Lone Star has rescinded its boil water notice.
Rainfall and continued use of equipment that’s reduced local smokestack emissions are producing a mild ozone season so far in Gregg and four surrounding counties, state environmental agency data shows.
