Longview Nonprofits Join Forces to Feed Pets

Longview Community Ministries’ Food Box recipients may request a bag of dog or cat food once a month due to a new collaboration between Longview Community Ministries and Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center’s non-profit, PAWS (Pets...

Ribbon Cutting for Guthrie Trail Phase 1

Longview is one step closer to connecting 10 miles of trails. The City will celebrate the completion of Guthrie Trail Phase 1 with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., Friday, August 16. The event will take place on the trail near the intersection of Fourth Stree...

Jack Mann Splash Pad Completion

New water features and pavilions have been added to the Jack Mann Splash Pad, marking the first completed project of Longview’s 2018 bond election. To celebrate the completion of the project, the Longview Parks and Recreation Department will provide disco...

Longview Nonprofits Join Forces to Feed Pets

Longview Community Ministries’ Food Box recipients may request a bag of dog or cat food once a month due to a new collaboration between Longview Community Ministries and Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center’s non-profit, PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving). ...

Protected Crosswalks Installed on Fourth Street and Hollybrook Drive

Beginning Monday, Aug. 5, drivers on Fourth Street and Hollybrook Drive will encounter protected crosswalks – the first of their kind in Longview.

The crosswalks were installed as part of the first phase of the Guthrie Trail extension, which will...

Longview Main Street Program Nominates Five Downtown Businesses for Statewide Awards

The Longview Main Street Program and One Hundred Acres of Heritage, Inc. recently nominated five downtown businesses/organizations for 2019 Texas Downtown Association Presidents Awards. The Texas Downtown Association Presidents Awards are awarded each yea...

Low-Interest Loans Available for Renters and Property Owners Affected by May 8 Storm

(Longview, TX) – If you were affected by the May 8 storm as a renter or landowner, you may be eligible for a low-interest loan.  The loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration are available for damage done to businesses and residenti...

Residential Structure Fire

On Aug. 4, 2019 at approximately 1:38 a.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 805 Stewart Street for a reported structure fire.  Crews arrived and found the residence with heavy fire conditions and approximately 50 percent involved. &n...

CLOSED for Labor Day 2019

The library main branch and Broughton branch will be CLOSED August 31 - September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

The outside drops will also be CLOSED.

Normal hours and operations resume Tuesday, September 3.

Please be sure to join us for our Novel Night - VE...

Sharon Shrine Circus - August 30

The Sharon Shriners will host The Sharon Shrine Circus, produced by Jordan World Circus, at the Longview Rodeo Arena on Friday, August 30, 2019. Show times are 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the Circus Box Office the day of the show are $18 for adults...

Cajuns vs Cowboys Rabbit Show - August 31 - September 1

East Texas Rabbit Breeders Association will hold the Cajun vs Cowboys Rabbit Show in the Longview Exhibit Building, August 31 - September 1, 2019. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Competitors will show 30-40...

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff - September 3

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff Party will take place at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This is the 36th Anniversary of National Night Out and the 29th year the City of Longview will p...

Gregg County Fair - September 6-14

The 70th Annual Gregg County Fair, sponsored by the Longview Jaycees, will be held at the Longview Fairgrounds and Exhibit Bldg., September 6-14, 2019. There will be many outside vendors selling favorite fair food, t-shirts and novelties. Inside vendors w...

Longview Ambucs Mobility Bash - September 7

The Longview Ambucs Mobility Bash will be held at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, September 7, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The event will feature games, auctions, a dance floor and DJ, multiple raffles, food and drinks. Admission ...

Dale Carnegie Course - September 10, 17, and 24

Dale Carnegie will conduct a Dale Carnegie Course in the Cargill Room at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex, September 10, 17, and 24, 2019, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day. Dale Carnegie courses are an effective communication training course to he...

Greater Longview United Way Kickoff Luncheon - September 12

The Greater Longview United Way will hold their 2019-2020 Campaign Kickoff Luncheon at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Thursday, September 12, 2019, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. For further information please contact Kathy Ra...

The Good Life Senior Expo - September 19

The Good Life Senior Expo, sponsored by the Longview News-Journal, will be held at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Thursday, September 19, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. There will be informational booths on senior citizen related services and ...

Home Bier Fest - September 21

The East Texas Brewers Guild will hold the Home Bier Fest at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, September 21, 2019, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The event is an Octoberfest-themed beer festival featuring home-brewed beer and highlighting som...

6th Annual East Texas Burn Run - September 28

The Longview and Tyler Chapters of Brother's Keepers Motorcycle Club (firefighters motorcycle club) will hold the 6th Annual East Texas Burn Run at the Longview Exhibit Building on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Opening ceremony is at 9:00 a.m. and the act...

Jack Mann Splash Pad Completion

New water features and pavilions have been added to the Jack Mann Splash Pad, marking the first completed project of Longview’s 2018 bond election. To celebrate the completion of the project, the Longview Parks and Recreation Department will pro...

Ribbon Cutting for Guthrie Trail Phase 1

Longview is one step closer to connecting 10 miles of trails. The City will celebrate the completion of Guthrie Trail Phase 1 with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., Friday, August 16. The event will take place on the trail near the intersection of Fourth Stree...

Protected Crosswalks Installed on Fourth Street and Hollybrook Drive

Beginning Monday, Aug. 5, drivers on Fourth Street and Hollybrook Drive will encounter protected crosswalks – the first of their kind in Longview.

The crosswalks were installed as part of the first phase of the Guthrie Trail extension, which will...

Register for Learn to Swim!

Learn to Swim classes offered through City of Longview Parks and Recreation are now enrolling students. The classes are located at Longview Swim Center and Ingram Pool and are available for ages 6 months through adult.  

“Each summer we ...

LPD Media Release – Fatality Accident on August 6, 2019

On August 6, 2019 at approximately 4:25 p.m., Longview police officers were dispatched to an accident in the 5300 block of W. Loop 281 near Birdsong. A 2004 Dodge truck was traveling NW on W. Loop 281 when it swerved to avoid striking a vehicle which made...

LPD Media Release August 7, 2019

Around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, officers responded to a local business in the 400 block of W. Loop 281 regarding a criminal trespass. The employee told police that a man had made threats before leaving the location. The police were given the man’s...

Protected Crosswalks Installed on Fourth Street and Hollybrook Drive

Beginning Monday, Aug. 5, drivers on Fourth Street and Hollybrook Drive will encounter protected crosswalks – the first of their kind in Longview.

The crosswalks were installed as part of the first phase of the Guthrie Trail extension, which will...

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National Night Out Kick-Off Party

Join us at the National Night Out Kick-Off Party at 6 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Maude Cobb Convention Center. Register your neighborhood party, learn more about National Night Out, and have fun. Find out more at LongviewTexas.gov/NNO.

Low-Interest Loans Available for Renters and Property Owners Affected by May 8 Storm

(Longview, TX) – If you were affected by the May 8 storm as a renter or landowner, you may be eligible for a low-interest loan.  The loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration are available for damage done to businesses and residenti...

National Night Out Kick-Off Party

Join us at the National Night Out Kick-Off Party at 6 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Maude Cobb Convention Center. Register your neighborhood party, learn more about National Night Out, and have fun. Find out more at LongviewTexas.gov/NNO.

Low-Interest Loans Available for Renters and Property Owners Affected by May 8 Storm

If you were affected by the May 8 storm as a renter or landowner, you may be eligible for a low-interest loan. For more info about these loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration visit LongviewTexas.gov/SBA.

(Longview, TX) – If you were affected by the May 8 storm as a renter or landowner, you may be eligible for a low-interest loan.  The loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration are available for damage done to businesses and residenti...