Outdoor Event Process During COVID-19

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 has prohibited most outdoor events of more than 10 people, unless the event is an excepted special category or receives explicit permission from the Mayor. 

The City of Longview and Mayo...

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...

Governor Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-29 on Thursday,  July 2 requiring Texans to wear face coverings in public in any county with more than 20 positive COVID-19 cases including Gregg and Harrison counties.

The order applies to all comm...

Outdoor Event Process During COVID-19

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 has prohibited most outdoor events of more than 10 people, unless the event is an excepted special category or receives explicit permission from the Mayor. 

The City of Longview and Mayo...

Council Adjusts Schedule for July to September

The Longview City Council will meet using a revised schedule July, August and September as councilmembers consider the City budget for fiscal year 2020 - 2021.

All meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

July’s meeting will be held via te...

RESCHEDULED - Longview 150 Parade Set for 2021.

Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the state of Texas and in effort to keep parade participants and spectators safe, the Longview 150 Parade has been postponed to April 17, 2021.  Applications for the 2021 parade will be available ...

Governor Issues Executive Order to Contain Spread of COVID-19

On Friday, June 26, Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-28 to help contain the spread of COVID-19.  The order reduced some services and businesses across the state as the number of infections and hospitalizations from the disease ha...

City Pools and Splash Pads to Open

Longview residents can enjoy fun in the sun this summer as the City’s pools and splash pads open with modifications.  The City of Longview Parks and Recreation Department announced plans to open Ingram Pool, expand services at the Longv...

Governor Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-29 on Thursday,  July 2 requiring Texans to wear face coverings in public in any county with more than 20 positive COVID-19 cases including Gregg and Harrison counties.

The order applies to all comm...

Outdoor Event Process During COVID-19

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 has prohibited most outdoor events of more than 10 people, unless the event is an excepted special category or receives explicit permission from the Mayor. 

The City of Longview and Mayo...

Governor Issues Executive Order to Contain Spread of COVID-19

On Friday, June 26, Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-28 to help contain the spread of COVID-19.  The order reduced some services and businesses across the state as the number of infections and hospitalizations from the disease ha...

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...

Governor Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-29 on Thursday,  July 2 requiring Texans to wear face coverings in public in any county with more than 20 positive COVID-19 cases including Gregg and Harrison counties.

The order applies to all comm...

2020 Summer Reading Club

The Longview Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Club is going virtual!As things heat up outside, staff are gearing up for the annual summer-long program, this year with a new digital twist.The 2020 theme is "Imagine Your Story," en...

Governor Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-29 on Thursday,  July 2 requiring Texans to wear face coverings in public in any county with more than 20 positive COVID-19 cases including Gregg and Harrison counties.

The order applies to all comm...

Outdoor Event Process During COVID-19

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 has prohibited most outdoor events of more than 10 people, unless the event is an excepted special category or receives explicit permission from the Mayor. 

The City of Longview and Mayo...

Longview Trade Days – July 11-12

The Longview Jaycees Trade Days will be held at the Longview Exhibit Center, July 11-12, 2020. 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...

Classic Arms Productions Gun & Knife Show - July 18-19

Classic Arms Productions will hold a Gun and Knife Show at the Longview Exhibit Center, July 18-19, 2020. Buy-Sell-Trade-Browse! 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...

School Supply Train - August 1

Junior League of Longview will be holding a School Supply Train at Maude Cobb Convention Center on Saturday, August 1, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Junior League of Longview, Neiman Marcus, Buckner Children and Family Services, and First Baptist Church wi...

Asset Protection Seminar - August 4

Kristen Ishihara with Ross & Shoalmire will conduct an Asset Protection Seminar in the Robbins/Cargill/Killingsworth Rooms at Maude Cobb Convention Center on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.  Learn how to protect yourself and family with...

Special Plans for Special People - August 11

Kristen Ishihara with Ross & Shoalmire will conduct "Special Plans for Special People" in the Robbins/Cargill/Killingsworth Rooms at Maude Cobb Convention Center on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Learn how to plan for and protect a d...

Longview 150 Years - A Ride Through History - August 15

"Longview 150 Years - A Ride Through History," presented by Whataburger, will be held at Maude Cobb Convention Center on Saturday, August 15, 2020, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Various vehicles featured at the vintage and classic car show will start at...

Outdoor Event Process During COVID-19

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 has prohibited most outdoor events of more than 10 people, unless the event is an excepted special category or receives explicit permission from the Mayor. 

The City of Longview and Mayo...

City Pools and Splash Pads to Open

Longview residents can enjoy fun in the sun this summer as the City’s pools and splash pads open with modifications.  The City of Longview Parks and Recreation Department announced plans to open Ingram Pool, expand services at the Longv...

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The Longview Parks and Recreation Department wants to keep you informed of events, activities and news throughout the year. We've got Social Media also! Check all the options to stay informed!

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Unity and Diversity Committee Host Facebook Live Event, “Climate Control”

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee’s community event, “Longview Listens,” scheduled for August 3, 2020, has been postponed.  The rescheduled date will be announced i...

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 ...

Governor Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-29 on Thursday,  July 2 requiring Texans to wear face coverings in public in any county with more than 20 positive COVID-19 cases including Gregg and Harrison counties.

The order applies to all comm...

Outdoor Event Process During COVID-19

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 has prohibited most outdoor events of more than 10 people, unless the event is an excepted special category or receives explicit permission from the Mayor. 

The City of Longview and Mayo...

Governor Issues Executive Order to Contain Spread of COVID-19

On Friday, June 26, Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-28 to help contain the spread of COVID-19.  The order reduced some services and businesses across the state as the number of infections and hospitalizations from the disease ha...

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...

Governor Issues Executive Order to Contain Spread of COVID-19

On Friday, June 26, Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-28 to help contain the spread of COVID-19.  The order reduced some services and businesses across the state as the number of infections and hospitalizations from the disease ha...

Governor Issues Executive Order to Contain Spread of COVID-19

The order reduced some services and businesses across the state as the number of infections and hospitalizations from the disease have increased in recent days.

On Friday, June 26, Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-28 to help contain the spread of COVID-19.  The order reduced some services and businesses across the state as the number of infections and hospitalizations from the disease ha...

Longview Police Department Accepting Applications

The Police Department is accepting applications. Find out more about the hiring process and requirements at LongviewTexas.gov/LPDjobs

Longview Fire Dept. is looking for Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter/EMT-B

Accepting applications through July 13 for Firefighter/Paramedic & Firefighter/EMT-B, Paramedic. Find out more about a career with the Fire Dept. at LongviewTexas.gov/LFDJobs