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Residents Urged to Donate Blood

Carter BloodCare is urging Texans to give blood after this past week's storms helped lead to a very limited blood supply, following a yearlong viral pandemic.

The blood program has already encouraged hospitals to implement blood management protoco...

Gap Inc. to Build New Distribution Center in Longview

The City of Longview, along with the Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO), is pleased to announce Gap Inc. plans to open a new state-of-the-art Customer Experience Center in the Longview North Business Park. By delivering inventory faster and...

Longview 150 Parade: The Grand Sesquicentennial Trek Canceled

Due to the ongoing fight against COVID-19 in our community the Longview 150 Parade has been officially canceled. The parade was originally scheduled for April 18, 2020, but was rescheduled for fall 2020, but again changed to April 17, 2021. 

All p...

UPDATE - Longview Area Added to FEMA Disaster Declaration

UPDATE: This post was updated at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

Gregg and Harrison counties have been added to the President's Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance to allow for FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance following this...

SEVERE WEATHER - Warming Shelter Open Friday, Closed Saturday & Sunday

This post will be updated throughout the weekend with any City of Longview changes.

UPDATED - 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23

Gregg and Harrison counties have been added to the President's Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance to allow fo...

Repairs May Cause Temporary, Isolated Water Disruptions

As Longview Public Works crews address water leaks across the city, residents may experience temporary, isolated service disturbances.   

The City's water system continues to have adequate supply and pressure, but localized disru...

Temporary Lane Closure at Hawkins Parkway and Good Shepherd Way

Weather permitting, beginning the week of February 15, Hawkins Parkway, at the intersection of Good Shepherd Way, will be temporarily closed to eastbound, right-lane traffic daily between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Temporary lane closures will continue f...

UPDATE - Candidates File for May Election

A general election for City of Longview for Mayor and City Council Districts 1 and 2 will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Candidates filed applications for a place on the ballot for Mayor, District 1 and 2 between Jan. 13 and Feb. 12.  

As of 5 ...

Adams, Greenwaldt Named 2021 Unity Honorees

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee announces Mrs. Shalonda Adams and Mr. Carroll Greenwaldt as the 2021 Unity Honors recipients.  The Unity Honors is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes residents ...

Municipal Court Offers Warrant Amnesty Program

The Longview Municipal Court is offering a warrant amnesty program from Jan. 1 through April 30, 2021. Anyone with an active outstanding warrant through the court is encouraged to take this opportunity to save some money and get a fresh start.  A...

Forgivable Loans for Longview Small Businesses

Longview small business and nonprofit organizations that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for a new grant program that will provide zero-interest forgivable loans of up to $30,000. Eligible applicants must demonstrate sign...