Thank You for Your Donations

Thank you for your generosity and willingness to donate to the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center. You can make a monetary donation or you can also bring in pet supplies. You can make a monetary donation for our Fund for the Animals or please see be...

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). ...

Candidates File for May Election

A general election for City of Longview City Council Districts 3 and 4 will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020.  Candidates may file an application for a place on the ballot for District 3 and 4 between January 15 and February 14.  Candida...

District One Town Meeting Scheduled

A District 1 Town Meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Pine Tree Community Center at 1701 Pine Tree Road in Longview.

Join District 1 Councilman Ed Moore for a Town Meeting where he will discuss upcoming bond projects that will affec...

Warrant Amnesty Program opens Feb. 1

The Longview Municipal Court is offering a warrant amnesty program from February 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020.  We encourage anyone with an outstanding warrant through our court to take this opportunity to save some money and get a fresh start....

Library Launches "Longview 150 Stories" Podcast

We’ve been hard at work getting the “Longview 150 Stories” Podcast ready, and we’re happy to report that it is now live and online!

As part of Longview’s 150 Year Sesquicentennial celebration, the City of L...

Partners in Prevention Recognizes National Mentoring Month

January is National Mentoring Month, and this year the City of Longview Partners in Prevention is celebrating the annual campaign with a number of events including a celebration with the City of Longview and hosting a New Mentor Orientation.

Partners in Pr...

Donations Sought for Homeless Resource Day on Jan. 23

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 se...

Municipal Court Fees, Including Downtown Parking Tickets, Increasing

Longview Municipal Court citations, including downtown parking tickets, will include a new, $14 state-mandated fee beginning Jan. 1, 2020.

Most downtown street parking is limited to 2-hours from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. &nb...

Mrs. Johnnie Johnson and Mrs. Sally Gossett-Barron Named as the 2020 Unity Honorees

Johnnie Johnson and Sally Gossett-Barron have been selected to receive 2020 Unity Honors from the City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee.

The Unity Honors is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes residents who have d...

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Register for a STOP the BLEED Training

STOP the BLEED is national campaign led by the federal government to better prepare the public to save lives. Victims can quickly die from uncontrolled bleeding, within 5 to 10 minutes, so the campaign raises awareness of basic actions to stop life threat...

Summer Reading Club 2020 Raffle!

It’s time for our annual Summer Reading Club raffle fundraiser! This year we have the Ultimate Electronic Prize Package for you to win. 

This includes:

• LG UHD Smart 4K 70” TV w/ HDR.
• A Samsung 2.1 Channel 290 W Sound Bar System.
• O...

Homeless Resource Day

The City of Longview will hold Homeless Resource Day on January 23, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Longview Exhibit Center Building (right by the fairgrounds).

The library is a drop off point for any Homeless Outreach Bag donations/supplies.Donations will be rec...

True Crime Crew: Charles Manson

True Crime Crew will meet on Thursday, January 30, 6:30 PM for its winter session.

A perfect club for all lovers of mystery, suspense, and true crime! This month’s topic will be about Charles Manson, his cult followers and the notorious Hollywood...

Homeless Resource Day - January 23

The Homeless Resource Day will be held at the Longview Exhibit Center on Thursday, January 23, 2020, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event is a collaborative effort between the City of Longview and various non-profit organizations to help meet the needs of the ...

East Texas Boat and RV Show - January 24-26

The East Texas Boat & RV Show will take place at Maude Cobb Convention Center, January 24-26, 2020. There will be a selection of campers, travel trailers, powerboats, luxury cruisers, and fishing boats from dealers in the East Texas area on display du...

Longview Chamber of Commerce Banquet - January 28

The Longview Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, "Building a Culture of Health", will be held at Maude Cobb Convention Center on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Keynote speaker is Dr. Albert Reyes, President and CEO of ...

GLOBE Career Expo - January 29-30

Longview Economic Development Corporation, in conjunction with GLOBE, will hold a Career Expo for all area high school students at Maude Cobb Convention Center, January 29 and 30, 2020, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day. There is no cost to attend. For furt...

Bourbon & Bowties - February 1

Longview World of Wonders will host the 7th Annual Bourbon & Bowties at Maude Cobb Convention Center on Saturday, February 1, 2020, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The event will feature The Amazing Interactive Bourbon Trail, dinner and dancing, live and silen...

UKC Dog Show - February 1-2

The United Dog Owners Group will host a UKC Dog Show at the Longview Exhibit Center February 1-2, 2020, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. There will be two shows each day in each event for Conformation and Rally Obedience competitions. Admission to watch is free. For...

Medicaid Eligibility Class - February 4

Ross & Shoalmire will conduct a Medicaid Eligibility Class in the Cargill/Killingsworth Rooms at Maude Cobb Convention Center on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. The class is designed for social workers, business office managers, and ...

Social Security & Estate Planning Community Lecture - February 4

Staci Aldredge and Kristen Ishihara will conduct Social Security and Estate Planning Community Lectures in the Cargill/Killingsworth Rooms at Maude Cobb Convention Center on Tuesday, February 4, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The lecture will cover Social Security...

ETX Builders Association Home & Design Show - February 7-9

The East Texas Builders Association will hold its annual Home & Design Show at Maude Cobb Convention Center, February 7-9, 2020. Show hours are 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. ...

Kilgore to Longview Run - February 9

The Longview Running Club will hold the Kilgore to Longview Run on Saturday, February 8, 2020, 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The eleven mile race will begin in downtown Kilgore and finish at the Longview Rodeo Arena Small AG Pavilion. Runners will meet at the sm...

Paula Martin Jones Recreation Center Memberships Available

Paula Martin Jones Recreation Center offers members the use of a cardio studio, free weights, weight circuits, locker rooms, sauna and steam room, and indoor pool. Lockers are also available for day use or long-term use.Monthly Membership Packages:Individ...

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Longview Listens Welcomes Back Guest Speaker Terry Reese

The City of Longview, Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee will host “Longview Listens” from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, at LeTourneau University in the Allen Family Student Center, 2100 S...

Partners in Prevention Recognizes National Mentoring Month

January is National Mentoring Month, and this year the City of Longview Partners in Prevention is celebrating the annual campaign with a number of events including a celebration with the City of Longview and hosting a New Mentor Orientation.

Partners in Pr...

Mrs. Johnnie Johnson and Mrs. Sally Gossett-Barron Named as the 2020 Unity Honorees

Johnnie Johnson and Sally Gossett-Barron have been selected to receive 2020 Unity Honors from the City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee.

The Unity Honors is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes residents ...

Partners in Prevention Needs Mentors

Partners in Prevention Mentoring Program provides youth, Kindergarten – 12th grade, with a caring, trained, adult friend to serve as a mentor to a young person needing guidance, support and encouragement.

Partners in Prevention Mentoring Program ...

The Unity and Diversity Committee Meets the First Monday of Each Month

The Unity and Diversity Committee seeks to overcome barriers to the full inclusion of all community members by protecting human rights, challenging discrimination, and celebrating diversity and commonality. All Community members are welcome!  

Mon...

Phone Scams Ongoing in Area

Scammers are working the phones in the area and are relentless.

The Longview Police Department won’t call you if you need to take care of a ticket or warrant.

Before you send money or give out any personal information to someone who has called you...

Information on New Police Station

In 2018, Longview voters approved a bond to fund constructing, renovating, and equipping police and fire stations and relocating the fire and police training center and emergency operations center.

The following is an estimated project description, which i...

Prescription Drug Drop Box Available at Police Department

Drug misuse, abuse and overdose are growing concerns across the nation and most prescription drug abusers say they get the medications from friends or family members.

To help combat this national concern the Longview Police Department and the City of Longv...

2020 Unity Honorees Announced

Johnnie Johnson and Sally Gossett-Barron have been selected to receive 2020 Unity Honors from the City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee.

The Unity Honors is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes residents who have d...