Members of the Rotary Club of Longview appeared unanimous when they responded to a question Tuesday from Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt.
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Get ready for another big swing. Longview and Tyler residents should expect a significant drop in temperatures late Wednesday that is expected to last into the weekend.
A Longview man was killed Monday afternoon in a rollover crash on Loop 281.
Sports tourism isn’t a new concept in Longview, but improvements nearing completion to city athletic fields could shift the idea into a higher gear in the coming years.
Here’s a look at roadwork planned this week across Northeast Texas by the Texas Department of Transportation:
Applause and cries of “amen” and “praise God” were transmitted Monday during the virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day service in Longview as the few people — mostly speakers — present at the broadcast offered their support to the person in front of the camera.
The Tyler community on Monday honored a vision of Martin Luther King Jr. — "Everybody can be great because everybody can serve."
Transmission levels of COVID-19 remained near a pandemic-high Monday in Gregg County as public health officials announced more new cases in county residents in the past four days than in all of December.
The reorganization of Longview city department heads this past week also set new salaries for the affected employees, under the city’s pay plan.
After all the challenges 2020 brought, successes in 2021 were welcomed with open arms.
Coming into 2021, the health care industry built up a tough level of resilience after all the hardships faced in 2020.
Kilgore College will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19.
The city of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Coalition for Drug-Free Youth is set to welcome Assistant Special Agent in Charge Wade Sparks from the DEA Dallas Field Division to speak about drug trends.
In December, local Longview car dealership Orr Pre-Owned gifted Longview ISD Foundation with a $2,500 check during its grand opening event.
Community members willing to brave the cold Saturday were treated to a preview of coming changes to Mobberly Avenue in Longview.
A 2-year-old child was killed Saturday in a two-vehicle wreck in Gregg County that also resulted in the arrest of one of the drivers, according to Texas Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Sgt. Jean Dark.
East Texas churches are doing their part in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 among their congregations.
Four Democratic candidates are vying to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert.
Four Republican candidates are seeking to replace U.S. Rep Louie Gohmert.
Renovations at numerous Longview parks are set to be complete this month.
East Texas blood centers are facing a significant drop in donations as the rest of the country is going through the “longest national blood shortage,” putting local patient care at risk.
CARTHAGE — Sentences have been handed down for three other Bossier City defendants accused in a 2017 shooting in Panola County that killed two people and injured a third.
New sports fields at Lear Park in Longview have youngsters excited to try them out in the new year.
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.
Longview police are investigating after one person was injured Friday morning in a shooting.
A Harrison County Jail inmate who officials said was found with labored breathing died at a local hospital.
Freemasons from across the state joined representatives of the Grand Lodge of Texas on Wednesday at Pine Tree Lodge No. 1396 in Longview to resurrect the charter of a Masonic lodge that closed its doors more than 140 years ago.
Throughout the month of January, students and staff of Longview ISD can get a COVID-19 antigen test in the mornings at participating campuses in the district.
The Longview City Council split Thursday on a plan to reorganize city departments and leadership, with concerns about diversity and salaries factoring heavily into the 4-3 vote approving the plan.
Longview’s District 5 will have new City Council representation in May, with Councilman David Wright announcing Thursday that he will not seek reelection.
So far in January, there have been more new COVID-19 cases reported in 13 days in Gregg County than all the new cases reported in the three most recent months combined.
Tyler Legacy High School students enrolled at the Career and Technology Center (CTC) are being praised for their quick thinking when their bus driver experienced a medical emergency.
Victor Holman wanted to put his new degree in criminal justice to use, and he might have found the answer at Thursday's public safety job fair in Longview.
Kilgore ISD campuses will be closed Friday due to increasing student absences.
A Kilgore man was jailed after a crash late Wednesday east of Tyler killed a 22-year-old Overton man and injured three other people.
The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.
Parents will no longer need to travel to Dallas or Houston to address their child’s pediatric surgical care thanks to a partnership between Christus Trinity Mother Frances and Pediatric Surgical Associates.
Overton ISD Superintendent Stephen DuBose has announced he will retire at the end of June after 18 years of service to the district.
An internationally renowned and historical pipe organ at First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore is nearly completely repaired, and the church has scheduled a rededication service Jan. 30 to celebrate.
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.
As the contagious omicron variant spreads through East Texas, local drugstores have been in short supply of at-home COVID rapid tests and testing clinics are often backed up for several days until an appointment can be made. With the high demand, it's become difficult for East Texans to get a fast answer on if they have the virus. Local emergency rooms have reported a “rapid influx” of patients who just want to know, "Do I have COVID or not?"
The Longview Public Library has expanded its collection of Spanish language literature — a response to the area’s growing Hispanic community.
As COVID-19 cases in area counties continue to skyrocket, East Texas emergency rooms are seeing an influx of patients in need of treatment and COVID testing.
Panola College has officially opened The Frances B. Ross Music Building.
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Longview Area Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance will host a virtual church service Monday.
The Longview City Council is set to approve a master plan at Thursday's meeting that directs decisions on how art is acquired for display at municipal facilities.
The city of Longview is set to celebrate National Mentoring Month with an event later this month.
A piece of Longview’s history is coming back to life, thanks to Longview High School’s Art Car Club.
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.
Longview public safety organizations are hoping to fill open positions through a hiring event Thursday at the Longview Convention Complex.
