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ET Basketball: Lady Lobos upend Broaddus, 69-62
Longview’s Lady Lobos defeated Broaddus 69-62 on Friday. Maya Ward led four Longview players in double figures with 15 points, while Terri Sparkman added 13. The win gave the Lady Lobos a Friday-night victory in their…
Longview continues dominance, beats Rowlett in bi-district round
Longview continued its strong run by defeating Rowlett in the bi-district round of the Texas high school football playoffs. The victory sends Longview through to the next stage of the postseason, while Rowlett’s playoff…
Pirates open playoffs with 42-29 win over Caddo Mills
The Pine Tree Pirates opened the playoffs with a 42-29 victory over the Caddo Mills Foxes at Pirate Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13. The win secured Pine Tree’s third consecutive bi-district championship. The Pirates…
Pine Tree Pirates advance to area round after beating Caddo Mills
Pine Tree High School’s Pirates defeated Caddo Mills to advance to the area round of the Texas high school football playoffs. The win moves Pine Tree forward in the postseason after a strong performance against Caddo…
Night Winds: A sculpture born into controversy finds a new East Texas home
The 17-foot steel sculpture “Night Winds” has found a new home in East Texas after decades of controversy in Longview. Commissioned in 1981 for Kilgore College’s Longview campus, the work was cut down after five years…
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4 Changes Coming to Your Utility Bill
Longview will launch a new utility billing system on December 3, bringing monthly bills for all customers, a redesigned statement and updated online payment services. Customers will need to set up their online accounts…
Pedestrian in critical condition following vehicle crash in Longview
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck in a vehicle crash in Longview. The crash left the person with life-threatening injuries; further details about the circumstances and any other people involved…
‘TILTED’ free-play arcade aiming for early 2027 opening at Longview Mall
TILTED Arcade is planning to open at Longview Mall in early 2027, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The project calls for renovating a roughly 10,000-square-foot space, with…
Bethel Temple of Longview to host 16th annual Christmas CollaboGanza
Bethel Temple of Longview will hold its 16th annual Christmas CollaboGanza on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering a giveaway for families in need. The event at 1400 South Mobberly Avenue requires registration and…
Three from LETU earn conference volleyball honors
Three LeTourneau University volleyball players earned Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference honors, the conference announced Friday. Elizabeth Corbitt and Rebekah Dragoo were named to the second team, while Nora…
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Auto-pedestrian crash in Longview leaves 1 with life-threatening injuries
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Hawkins Parkway and McCann Road in Longview, Texas, police said. Officers responded around 3:50 p.m. Thursday and…
Purchase with a purpose at nonprofit Heartisans Marketplace in Longview
Heartisans Marketplace in Longview offers shoppers a way to support a nonprofit while buying locally made goods for the holidays. Conceived in 2012 by members of a women’s ministry, the store makes a range of products…
Ring that bell: Salvation Army’s Red Kettles return in Longview
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign has returned to Longview, launching its annual Christmas-season fundraiser. Bell ringers are collecting donations at local businesses, including Hobby Lobby, where Debra Ward…
Pediatric wheelchairs are expensive — this Longview man 3D-prints them for free
Luke Saintignan, a 3D-printing enthusiast in Longview, is making pediatric wheelchairs and giving them away for free. The project uses his skills with 3D printers to help families facing the high cost of mobility…
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Bike to Work program receives growing donations from Longview man and local business owner
Longview business owner Gary Ford has donated about 15 bicycles to Newgate Mission’s Bike to Work program since September, helping local residents get to their jobs. The mission relies on donated bikes to provide…
LETU volleyball opens SCAC tourney at home
LeTourneau University’s volleyball team will open the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament at home on Friday, facing defending champion Colorado College in the quarterfinals. The YellowJackets earned the…
Longview veterans housing program marks graduation milestone
Ten veterans have completed case management requirements through the HUD-VASH housing program run by the Longview Housing Authority and the local Veterans Affairs office. Six attended a graduation ceremony, marking the…
Longview Police Foundation created to support department employees
The Longview Police Foundation has been created to support department employees and their families, officials announced in Longview, Texas. The independent nonprofit plans to fund equipment and training beyond the…
Seasonal escapes: East Texas glass cabins offer cozy getaway just in time for the holidays
Reflections at Dove Hollow, a new retreat near Longview, Texas, is offering four glass cabins surrounded by woods for overnight stays. The cabins feature floor-to-ceiling windows, private decks and hot tubs. Owners…
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East Texas Republicans ran their campaigns differently than the rest of the state by bucking culture war rhetoric
Republican candidates in East Texas held on to their seats in the midterm elections by emphasizing local policy and trust, while many Republicans elsewhere in the state lost amid campaigns focused on culture-war issues…
WIN OR GO HOME: Playoffs open for East Texas teams
East Texas high school football teams begin playoff competition this week, with Longview scheduled to face Rowlett at 7 p.m. Friday at Lobo Stadium in Longview. Longview enters the matchup with a 9-1 record, while…
Longview church sets community festival, holiday assistance event
Bethel Temple in Longview plans to bring residents together Friday and Saturday for its 16th annual Christmas CollaboGanza and its first Community Family Fun Fest. The church is also organizing a holiday assistance…
Salvation Army grant to expand non-congregate housing in Longview
The Salvation Army in Longview will expand its services and upgrade its facilities with a $916,313 federal grant. The funding will pass through the city and support non-congregate housing, providing people with…
Want to help East Texas children have a merry Christmas? Here’s how
Christmas gift-giving organizations are asking residents to donate toys and money to help children in the Longview area. The Longview Elf Coalition and other local groups are coordinating efforts to provide gifts for…
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'Very rewarding experience': Veterans spend holiday helping fellow vet clean up Longview property
Veterans in Longview spent Veterans Day helping clean up the property of Ernest Thorpe, a Navy veteran. The volunteer project, organized by Connect Longview, brought fellow veterans together to clear brush and move…
SEE THE PHOTOS: Veterans Day in Longview
Veterans were honored Wednesday, November 11, at two senior living facilities in Longview, Texas, during Veterans Day events. At Buckner Westminster Place, about 45 veterans attended, including 15 who served during…
2 wheelchairs, 1 connection: Carmela’s Magical Santa Land brings two strangers together
Two East Texans, seven-year-old K.J. Johnson and Carmela’s Magical Santa Land employee Shane Gumby, formed a bond after meeting at the accessible Christmas light attraction in Longview. Johnson was born with spina…
East Texas organizations offer services for veterans experiencing homelessness
Organizations in East Texas are connecting veterans experiencing homelessness with showers, clothing, case management, shelter and housing support. Gateway to Hope in Longview helps clients set goals and find resources…