One Love Longview: Be A Bridge Community Resource Training - Feb. 24th This conference will be a day full of education and training, with opportunities to ask questions and network with other professionals who work in the mental health and…

City Attorney Jim Finley Announces Retirement Longview City Attorney Jim Finley has announced plans to retire at the end of February after 23 years of service to the City of Longview and 34 years overall in municipal government. He retires as the…

Apply for Mayor Mack's Scholarship The City of Longview is accepting applications for Mayor Andy Mack’s scholarship. Graduating seniors from Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill and Hallsville High Schools who are residents of Longview are…

It’s Texas Bluebonnet Award season, and it’s time to get the votes in for this prestigious children’s book award! We’re happy to announce that the library is partnered with the Texas Library Association (TLA) to be a…

UPDATE: Power has been restored at this time. City Hall and some other city facilities are without power this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 31. We are waiting for restoration estimates from SWEPCO at this time. We will update this post when power has…

The City of Longview is in the process of updating the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, and is seeking public input to guide City Council and the Parks and Recreation Department over the next 5 to 10 years. A Parks Master Plan was…

Visit Longview Texas invites you to join them on the Discover Longview Tour on Friday, Feb. 10. The tour includes visits to a ton of great City of Longview locations including the Visit Longview Marketplace, Silver Grizzly Espresso, the Belcher…

East Texas Food Bank Distribution events are at the Longview Exhibit Center the second Friday of each month. This is a drive thru event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. while supplies last. There is no need to register, first come, first served. Enter from…

Event date is Feb. 10 - 12, 2023 Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM - Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM - Sunday 12 PM to 4 PM Advance tickets are $5 (purchased online) and $7 at the door - Children under 12 are free. For more information please visit East…

The City of Longview Community Development is seeking community input for how to use federal funds in the City. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Home Investments Partnerships (HOME) Program Grant has allocated…

Longview’s Homeless Resource Day is a collaborative effort of the City of Longview and various nonprofit organizations to provide homeless individuals access to available services. For more information please visit…

The United Dog Owners Group will host a UKC Dog Show at the Longview Exhibit Center, February 4-5, 2023, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. There will be two shows each day that consist of Conformation Dog Shows and Rally Obedience Trials. Admission to watch is…

Vendors of all kinds come to buy, sell, trade and swap. Admission and parking are free. Longview Jaycees Trade Days is held the second weekend of every month, with the exception of September. For further information, please call the Longview Jaycees…

City staff will take part in a coordinated effort to measure homelessness across Texas, referred to nationally as the Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count. The effort is facilitated by the City of Longview’s Volunteer in Service to America…

United Way and City Partner to Bring Born Learning Trails to Community The Greater Longview United Way is excited to announce a partnership with the City of Longview to bring Born Learning Trails to the community. Born Learning Trails are…

Candidates File for May Election A general election for City of Longview City Council Districts 3 and 4 will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Candidates may file an application for a place on the ballot for District 3 and District 4 between…

City of Longview Celebrates 2023 National Mentoring Month The City of Longview will celebrate January 2023 as National Mentoring Month at a Mentor Recognition event on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The event will held at 9:30 a.m. at Coffee Mill, 2001…

Partners in Prevention’s “Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’ by World” Registration Now Open The City of Longview Partners in Prevention opens registration for the “Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’ by World”…

East Texas Food Bank Distribution - Jan. 13th 2023 There is no need to register, first come, first served. Enter from Cotton Street to Grand Boulevard.…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Longview Police Officer Larry Solomon. Officer Solomon's battle with angiosarcoma cancer ended at his home on Saturday morning surrounded by family. Larry dedicated his life to service and…

Hosted by Connected Nation and the Greater Longview United Way, the Cybersecurity Workshop is for those interested in safety online and want to protect themselves from fraudsters and scams. It will build participants’ confidence when they…

Let’s embrace the winter weather and cozy up with a good book! We’re dedicating January 7 to a casual free-read-for-all. Families can drop in anytime, grab some books and spend the day together reading in our Moeschle Meeting Room or in…

Every year the Longview Public Library holds a raffle drawing to help benefit The Friends of the Longview Public Library and our annual kid's Summer Reading Club in June and July. All proceeds from ticket sales help keep the summer programs and…

The Longview Municipal Court’s Warrant Amnesty Program will be available from Jan. 1 through April 30, 2023, offering those with outstanding warrants an opportunity to resolve cases and save on their court fines. During the amnesty program,…

Longview Transit Offers Safe-Ride-Home on New Year's Eve Longview Transit, in partnership with R&K Distributors - Your Local Budweiser Distributor, is preparing to provide a “Safe-Ride-Home” on New Year’s Eve. For the sixteenth…

Community organizers and the City of Longview will host a variety of events from Friday, Jan. 13, to Monday, Jan. 16, to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Celebrations will kick-off with an opening reception and jazz concert featuring Mack…

Longview Trade Days - January 14-15, 2023 The Longview Jaycees Trade Days will be held at the Longview Convention Complex Exhibit Center, January 14-15, 2023. Doors are open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.…

There is no need to register, first come, first served. Enter from Cotton Street to Grand Boulevard.…

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee announces Mrs. Amanda Veasy and Mr. Clent Holmes as the 2023 Unity Honors recipients. The Unity Honors is a lifetime achievement award recognizing residents who have…

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee announces Mrs. Amanda Veasy and Mr. Clent Holmes as the 2023 Unity Honors recipients. The Unity Honors is a lifetime achievement award recognizing residents who have…

The City of Longview is encouraging the community to assist with Longview’s Homeless Resource Day, which is a collaborative effort of the City of Longview and various nonprofit organizations to provide homeless individuals access to available…

ours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults, $2 for children 6-11, under 18 permitted with a parent only. Law enforcement officers in uniform admitted free. Tickets are sold at the…

Brighten up your holiday decorations by making some CD mosaic ornaments at our next Adult Craft Day! We have all the tips and tricks to make it streamlined and easy (because who has time during the holidays!?) and you’ll love the achieved…

Take a break and find some focus in our new program: Mindful Moments! Mental health is just as important as physical health, and there are benefits to taking some time out of the day to meditate and be mindful. We’ll spend some time…

Trade Days - Dec. 10th & 11th Doors are open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Vendors of all kinds come to buy, sell, trade and swap. Admission and parking are free. Longview Jaycees Trade Days is held the…

On November 21 about 6:15 p.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 514 Crystal St. for a reported residential structure fire. When crews arrived they found heavy fire conditions on the front corner of the house and fire had extended into the…

The Longview Parks and Recreation Department and Texas Organic are partnering to improve the landscape at Lois Jackson Park. Texas Organic is a Tyler, Texas-based company providing composts, mulches and premium soil blends for Northeast Texas. …

The City of Longview has scheduled holiday events through December to spread cheer throughout the region. Downtown Longview Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations kick off Saturday, Nov. 19, with the Downtown Longview Christmas Tree Lighting at…

On Friday, Nov. 11, the Longview Fire Department responded to three residential structure fires. The fires were on Della Lane, East Melton, and Ealine Street. East Melton At about 9:30 a.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 909 East…

Regular, weekly children's programs will take a short Fall break November 21 - November 27. This includes Music & Movement, Babygarten Story Time, Early Learning Journeys Story Time, Discover Kids STEM Lab, and LEGO Challenge @ The Library.…

Trade Days - November 12th & 13th The Longview Jaycees Trade Days will be held at the Longview Convention Complex Exhibit Center, November 12-13, 2022. Doors are open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.…

For more information, please visit https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/…

Our Food For Fines period has officially started. Take this opportunity to clear some of the library fines from your account and donated to a helpful cause. NOVEMBER 1 - 20, patrons may exchange 1 non-perishable canned or boxed food item to the…

The City of Longview, Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee, will host “Longview Listens,” with guest speaker Rory Steyn from South Africa. Rory will speak on racial reconciliation through his personal experience…

On Oct. 30, 2022 at approximately 11:59 a.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 105 Fifth Ave. for a reported structure fire. When crews arrived they found smoke coming from the structure. Crews made entry into the structure and found fire in…

How far can a pumpkin roll from the top of the “long view” hill in Downtown Longview? A new event hosted by Visit Longview and Longview Main Street aims to answer that question during the “Longview Great Pumpkin Roll” from…

Bring your gun and trade for the gun you have always wanted. There will be hundreds of displays of new and old guns, ammo, gun parts, books, knives, knife sharpening, coins, jewelry, camouflage, and related items at discounted prices. Hours are 9:00…

Librarian Book Talk is our online discussion where LPL staff will review different books in our catalog that might help spark your next reading selection/direction. We also like to throw in some pop culture and TV/Movie discussion since those go…

There will be a Home Economics and Ag Mechanics show, along with a Jr. Livestock Show and Sale for 4-H and FFA members from Gregg, Harrison, Upshur, Rusk and Smith counties. This event is open free of charge to the public, with public viewing of the…

East Texas Brewer's Guild HomeBierFest - Oct. 22nd Membership in the East Texas Brewers Build is required to be able to attend the event. The East Texas Brewers Guild is a private club with memberships available. Membership cannot be purchased…

Registration Open for Downtown Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade The Downtown Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade returns on Thursday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., and registration is open through Friday, November 11. Participants are encouraged to…

A cast member from the hit Netflix Original Series "Stranger Things" has lent her support to the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center's "Shelter Things" Adoption Campaign. Henrix Yancey played Number 013, a test subject in the Hawkins Lab, in…

The community is invited to attend this free event which will include an official mayoral proclamation and interactive experiences. This event is on October 20, 2022 from 9 AM to 11:30 AM. For more information, contact Sonia White, 903-218-6477, or…

There is no need to register, first come, first served. Enter from Cotton Street to Grand Boulevard.

(Longview, TX) Partners in Prevention’s Aspire Mentoring Program (AMP) and Coalition for Drug Free Youth (CDFY) are co-hosting Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program on Friday, October 21st from noon-1pm at Maude…

The Urban Creed Motorcycle Club will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Rally and Party at Maude Cobb Convention Center Saturday, October 8th from 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Area motorcycle clubs as well as individuals are invited to raise awareness…

For more information please call the Longview Jaycees at 903-753-4478 or visit http://www.greggcountyfair.com/Trade_Days.…

Ambulance Subscription Registration Opens for 2023 Registration for the Longview Fire Department’s annual Ambulance Subscription Program for 2023 is now open! Since 2009, the Longview Fire Department has offered an EMS Subscription…

Teens are invited to join the youth services staff to discuss all things books, movies, and pop culture-related. They will also learn about events happening at the library and in the Longview community. A small snack is served, and…

Longview Listens Welcomes Guest Speaker Rory Steyn The City of Longview, Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee, will host “Longview Listens,” with guest speaker Rory Steyn from South Africa. Rory will speak on…

Arts!Longview Finalist for Statewide Best Downtown Partner Award Finalists for the 2022 President’s Awards Program were recently announced in Austin. This year, Arts!Longview was selected as one of three finalists for this program under the…

Now Accepting Unity Honors Nominations The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee is accepting nominations for the 19th Annual Unity Honors Award. The Unity Honors is a lifetime achievement award that…

Aspiring Mentoring Program Meets Goal for National Grant Partners in Prevention’s Aspire Mentoring Program (AMP) made 100 mentor and mentee matches over the past two-and-a-half years, fulfilling requirements for the Mentoring + grant. AMP…

Haunted Library Volunteer Orientation September2022---Newsflash---Genealogy You read that right...The Haunted Library will return on October 14 & 15! And we need volunteers to help us scare! Interested participants will need to attend at least…

Let’s have a pig party to celebrate local author Wendy Hinote Lanier’s new book: “There’s Too Many Pigs In the Pool!” (illustrated by Iris Amaya). In this funny pig story, kids will also learn about multiplication and…

On Sept. 4, 2022 at approximately 3:56 a.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 610 Rockwall Drive for a reported residential structure fire. When crews arrived they were advised that one of the residents was still inside the burning…

ARRGGGHHH MATEYS! We be havin’ a special event to be celbratin’ National Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19. Come for a pirate themed Music & Movement that morning at 10:30 AM, then enjoy all-day, come-and-go activities around…

On September 1, 2022, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Longview Police Officers responded to a crash on Alpine Rd near E. Ann Drive involving a motorcycle. Longview Fire Personnel initiated the call for service. The initial investigation revealed that a…

addle for PAWS, a unique fundraiser benefiting the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, will be held Saturday, Sept. 17. This one-of-a-kind outing is hosted by Longview PAWS and presented by Peters Chevrolet. Participants will hop in a kayak,…

Historic Longview Depot Celebration for Platform ADA Improvements Local leaders in Longview and Amtrak officials will celebrate the completion of ADA platform improvements of our station with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14. …

The Longview Planning and Zoning Division and the Gregg County Historical Commission will hold a Historical Marker Workshop at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, at the Development Services offices at 410 S. High St. The workshop will cover topics such as…

Downtown Live will return to Heritage Plaza beginning Friday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. and will kick off its 10th anniversary season with a “double shot” with Friday and Saturday concerts the first weekend. Jake Williams will take the stage on…

The Longview Housing Authority is accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Applications will be accepted online at waitlistcheck.com/TX666 from 8 a.m. to Noon on Thursday, Aug. 18. If you require a reasonable accommodation…

On Tuesday, Aug. 30, Longview residents are invited to a kick-off celebration held at the Longview Exhibit Center for the annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. During this event, citizens are encouraged to attend for a…

East Texas Food Bank Distribution events are at the Longview Exhibit Center the second Friday of each month. This is a drive thru event from 8 to 10 a.m. while supplies last. There is no need to register, first come, first served. Enter from Cotton…

Daily high temperatures in Longview are expected to remain in the high 90's and low 100's throughout the month and into August. Residents are encouraged to use caution in the summer heat. The following resources have been gathered to provide…

A sculpture installation is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, on the Longview Public Library's Eastman Plaza. The piece, titled "Lucy," was created by artist Patrick Childress, who will be on-site to oversee the installation process. …

The City of Longview and the Longview Disc Golf Association will officially open a new 18-hole disc golf course at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, at Lear Park, 100 H.G. Mosley Parkway. The course, which has been in development for several…

Longview Main Street, has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their…

An arrest has been made in this case. Arrest warrants for 25-year-old Davadius Thomas of Longview, Texas for Capital Murder and Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon along with several traffic warrants have been served by the Longview Police…

On July 1, 2022, at approximately 11:48 p.m., Longview Police Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Queens Court in reference to a welfare check of an individual. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a male subject identified…

The Longview Police Department needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an aggravated robbery. On Friday, July 1, 2022, at around 1:25 p.m., Longview Police Officers responded to Kay’s Jewelers located inside the…

On Thursday, June 30, 2022, six members of the Longview Fire Department Water Rescue Team were activated by Texas Tasks Force One. The six member team will report to Beaumont, Texas in preparation for the predicted flooding in the area that may be…

On June 30, 2022, the Longview Fire Department responded to 1501 Dixon St. for a reported residential structure fire. When crews arrived they found fire coming from a bedroom and the hallway. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20…

East Texas Food Bank Distribution events are at the Longview Exhibit Center the second Friday of each month. This is a drive thru event from 8 to 10 a.m. while supplies last. There is no need to register, first come, first served. Enter from Cotton…

Hours are 7 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday. Competitors will show 30-40 different breeds of rabbits and compete for Best of Breed and Best in Show points. Admission is free. For more information contact…

The Longview Jaycees Trade Days will be held at the Longview Exhibit Center, July 9-10, 2022. Doors are open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Vendors of all kinds come to buy, sell, trade and swap. Admission…

Join us for a special performer show, or activity, every Wednesday during Summer Reading Club. June 22, master illusionist and magician, James Wand, will be here to marvel us once again! We're happy to have Mr. Wand back for our summer…

The 29th Annual Longview Juneteenth Black Rodeo will be June 25th, 2022 at the Longview Rodeo Arena. This is an event for the entire family. Join us for a night of bull riding, calf scramble, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, and barrel…

Ages 13 - 18, join us for a summer afternoon hangout! There will be gaming and craft activities with the youth services staff, snacks for you to munch on, and some surprises planned. Plus, you can use this opportunity to mark off one of your…

On June 7, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Longview Police Detectives located and arrested 59-year-old Dr. Matt Hipke of Longview for two grand jury indictments warrants for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child with the victim being under 14 years…

The Longview Police Department needs your help locating a runaway Riley Jones. Riley is 14 years old, approximately 5’05”, and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has black hair and blue eyes. Riley was last seen wearing a black…

On June 1, 2022 at about 6:40 p.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 214 April Court for a reported residential structure fire. Fire Department crews arrived and found fire coming from the front of the structure. Firefighters were able to…

On May 22, 2022 at approximately 1:15 p.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to #25 Covington Drive for a reported structure fire. When fire department crews arrived they found a detached garage fully involved with fire. Due to the amount of…

On May 18, 2022 four Longview Firefighters deployed to support firefighting operations taking place in West Texas. When the team departed Longvie,w they were initially assigned to Brady, Texas but were diverted to the Coconut fire near Vernon,…

The City of Longview, Gregg County, and the Boy Scout Troop 201 Alumni Foundation will host A Day of Thanks and Remembrance, a community-wide Memorial Day event, on May 30, 2022 at Teague Park in Longview. The event will include a main ceremony…

On Thursday, May 12, Mayor Andy Mack announced the 2022 Mayor Mack's Scholarship recipients. - Carolyn Hale (Hallsville Independent School District) - Joshua Sanders (Longview ISD) - Cambrie Salser (Pine Tree ISD) - Landan Coe (Spring Hill…

Downtown Longview will host its second Wine Swirl on Tyler Street from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. The event brings wineries from across Texas to Downtown Longview to provide wine tastings and meet new potential customers. The Wine Swirl also…