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Time for Animal Control?

Animal Control Officers enforce the Longview animal codes and offer educational and outreach programs for the safety and health of companion animals and residents. Learn more about Animal Control.

Juneteenth Activities at Broughton Park

In partnership with the Emancipation Day Celebration and the Juneteenth Activity Planning Committee, the City of Longview’s Broughton Recreation Center will take part in Juneteenth activities.  A parade will be held on Martin Luther King Jr. Boul...

Longview Siren Test Results

Update on June 21:

The City of Longview’s emergency warning siren system worked properly during a test on June 21. One siren located near the Spring Hill water tower failed to sound due to a signal communication issue, but maintenance will take p...

High Street Additional Underpass Lane Closures (Tyler to Cotton)

The High Street underpass will be reduced to two lanes beginning Monday, May 8. Two-way traffic will be maintained along High Street in both directions from Tyler Street to Cotton Street, however, left turns will not be allowed at Cotton or Tyler as the N...

The Band of Heathens to headline Longview July 4 activities

City of Longview announced the entertainment lineup for the 2017 July 4 Fireworks and Freedom Celebration today. Austin Americana band, The Band of Heathens, will headline an outdoor free-to-the-public concert to be held just before the biggest fireworks ...

Residential Structure Fire 216 Lomond Ave.

On June 8, 2017 at approximately 439am the Longview Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at 216 Lomond Ave. There was no one home at the time of the fire and the structured suffered extensive damage due to heat and fire. The ...

Longview Siren Test Results

Update on June 21:

The City of Longview’s emergency warning siren system worked properly during a test on June 21. One siren located near the Spring Hill water tower failed to sound due to a signal communication issue, but maintenance will take p...

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Adult Summer Reading Club

Registration is open for our Adult Summer Reading Club! Join us for great books and rewards, and also enjoy some fun, free programs all summer! Adult SRC begins Friday, June 9th. for more info or to register, please visit https://www.longviewtexas.gov/338...

Summer Reading Club 2017

Summer Reading Club 2017 begins the 2nd week of June! This is a FREE program for children 0-18 years old. It all begins with a Kick-Off Party on the Library Plaza, where we will have fun foam, a bouncy house, DJ, popcorn and ice cream, sidewalk chalk, and...

Trivia at the Library

We’re excited to host our first-ever Trivia at the Library event on Saturday, July 8th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM! Register your team of up to 6 players by July 5th at the Library of by calling (903) 237-1350! You...

Writer's Workshop

Our next Writer’s Workshop will be on Saturday, June 24th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Come learn the tools you need to become a successful writer! For more info, please call (903) 237-1351 and ask for Christian. 

Family Game Night

We're introducing an exciting new weekly program for our patrons: Family Game Night! Every Thursday night from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, we'll break out classics such as Monopoly, Twister, Life, UNO, puzzles, and more! Turn off the TV, put down the iPad, and enj...

Summer Reading Program w/James Wand - July 12

The Longview Public Library will hold the last of four scheduled Summer Reading Club programs at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 10:30 a.m. The final program will feature James Munton, a.k.a. James Wand, a magician ...

YU? Youth Resource 5th Annual Teen Summit Closing Party - June 23

LaRaslum Williams will host YU? Youth Resources 5th Annual Teen Summit Closing Party at the Longview Exhibit Building on Friday, June 23, 2017, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. The YU? Teen Summit Closing Party, featuring DJ Juice, is the closing celebration for th...

Longview Trade Days – July 8-9

The Longview Jaycees Trade Days will be held at the Longview Exhibit Building, July 8-9, 2017. 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 par...

4th of July Fireworks and Freedom Celebration – July 4

Mark your calendars! The City of Longview will hold the 4th of July Fireworks and Freedom Celebration at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. The festival includes an air-conditioned Vendor Hall located in the Longview Exhi...

Rodney Carrington LIVE - July 7

Townsquare Media will host Rodney Carrington LIVE at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Friday, July 7, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The show is intended for mature audiences only and seating is first-come, first-serve. Tickets are $42 for Gene...

Summer Reading Program w/Lizza Connor - June 28

The Longview Public Library will hold the third of four scheduled Summer Reading Club programs at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 10:30 a.m. The program will feature Parent’s Choice Foundation award-winning artist, ...

Fast Forward Kids Camps - June 26-30

Longview Parks and Recreation Department will host "Fast Forward Kids Camps" in the Activity Rooms at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex, June 26-30, 2017. The camp classes include the following sessions: Lego Mania, Camp Barbie, Hot Whe...

LuLaRoe Mega Mall - June 24

A LuLaRoe Mega Mall shopping event featuring LuLaRoe clothing for women and children will be held in the Activity Rooms at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, June 24, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come feel, try on, and fall in love wi...

POSTPONED: Juneteenth Black Rodeo – June 24

THE FOLLOWING EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO POTENTIAL WEATHER CONCERNS: The Real Cowboy Association will hold the 24th Annual Juneteenth Black Rodeo at the Longview Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the Rode...

Vista College Graduation – June 23

Vista College will hold their summer graduation ceremony at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Friday, June 23, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. This is the culmination event for Vista College students to enjoy with their families and friends, rewarding thei...

Juneteenth Activities at Broughton Park

In partnership with the Emancipation Day Celebration and the Juneteenth Activity Planning Committee, the City of Longview’s Broughton Recreation Center will take part in Juneteenth activities.  A parade will be held on Martin Luther King Jr. Boul...

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Partners in Prevention to host weekly Facebook Live Update

Partners in Prevention will begin hosting a 3 to 5 minute "PIP Weekly Update" via  Facebook Live, every Monday at 8:15 a.m., beginning April 3, 2017.

The update will be broadcast live from the PIP Facebook page. It will contain informati...

Juneteenth Activities at Broughton Park

In partnership with the Emancipation Day Celebration and the Juneteenth Activity Planning Committee, the City of Longview’s Broughton Recreation Center will take part in Juneteenth activities.  A parade will be held on Martin Luther King Jr. Boul...

Longview Siren Test Results

Longview's emergency warning siren system worked properly during a test on June 21. One siren located near the Spring Hill water tower failed to sound due to a signal communication issue, but maintenance will take place to address that issue very soon.

Update on June 21:

The City of Longview’s emergency warning siren system worked properly during a test on June 21. One siren located near the Spring Hill water tower failed to sound due to a signal communication issue, but maintenance will take place to ad...