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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...

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District 3 Town Meeting is August 14

District 3 Councilman Wray Wade has scheduled a Town Meeting for 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 14, at Broughton Recreation Center, 801 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Town Meetings are an excellent opportunity for citizens and council members to discuss issue...

Longview Unity & Diversity Committee Sets Upcoming Meetings and Faith Tour

The City of Longview’s Unity and Diversity Committee (UDC) normally meets at Noon on the first Monday of each month at the Longview Public Library, but the August and September meetings have been rescheduled to occur at Noon on Monday, August 13 and Monda...

Commercial Structure Fires

On July 29, 2018 at approximately 1:24 a.m., the Longview Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident in which a vehicle collided into a building at 920 Judson Rd. The vehicle had been pursued by the Texas Department of Public Safety when the accident...

2018-2019 Budget Presentation Now Online

The City Manager's Budget Presentation for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 is now available online at LongviewTexas.gov/CMOBudget. This budget helps to develop and communicate the City’s service, policy, operations, and financial plans. The budget concentrates on t...

Lane Reductions on Mobberly Avenue between Methvin St and Oden St

Beginning at 7:30 pm, Sunday, July 22, Mobberly Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction between Methvin Street and Oden Street. Westbound turns will be prohibited at the intersection of Cotton Street and Mobberly Avenue. Local traf...

District 1 Town Meeting is August 13

District 1 Councilman Ed Moore has scheduled a Town Meeting for 7 p.m., Monday, August 13, at Pine Tree Community Center, 1701 Pine Tree Rd. Town Meetings are an excellent opportunity for citizens and council members to discuss issues facing the community...

Partners in Prevention is Bringing Mindfulness to Longview

On October 23, 2018, Longview Partners in Prevention will be introducing Longview to mindfulness through our inaugural conference, Hope Talks. Hope Talks is designed for educators, social workers, counselors, nonprofit representatives, youth development l...

Longview Fire Dept Responds to Wrecks

On August 3, 2018 the Longview Fire Department responded to a two car accident at the intersection of Fairmont Street and Bill Owens Parkway.  A small passenger car was struck on the passenger side of the vehicle by an SUV.  The passenge...

Fire Report for July 31, 2018

On July 31, 2018 the Longview Fire Department responded to three separate reports of structure fires throughout the city and county. The first fire reported came in at 103 S. Joan Street. This was a mutual aid response with the Judson-Metro Fire Departmen...

Commercial Structure Fires

On July 29, 2018 at approximately 1:24 a.m., the Longview Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident in which a vehicle collided into a building at 920 Judson Rd. The vehicle had been pursued by the Texas Department of Public Safety when the accident...

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Back to Homeschool Pics

We are taking FREE back-to-school pictures for homeschool families inside the Library on Wednesday, August 15th from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM! Attendees will receive a free 4x6 photo, and digital copies of the photos, via e-mail, after the event. For more info,...

Music and Movement

We're pleased to announce a new weekly program for kids beginning in September: Music and Movement! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers join us for early exposure to music. We we will have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting wit...

Texas Book Festival Grant

We're very excited to announce that we are once again recipients of a grant from the Texas Book Festival! Last year we were able to expand our juvenile audio book collection with this grant; and this year, we will be significantly expanding our graphic no...

Teen Thursdays

We have weekly programming for teens (ages 13-18) every Thursday night! These include Teen Advisory Board, Teen Craft Night, Teen Cookies & Coffee, and Teen Time. Click here to learn more about each of these fun events, or call (903) 237-1345.

TrinityRail Longview Regional Job Fair - August 14

TrinityRail will host the TrinityRail Longview Regional Job Fair in the Eitelman Conference Room at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The general public is invited to attend the job fair to lear...

White Oak FFA Livestock Show - August 18

White Oak ISD FFA will hold the White Oak FFA Livestock Show in the AG Pavilions at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, August 18, 2018, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Livestock Show will feature youth exhibitors from surrounding areas and ...

Dollar General Hiring Event - August 18

Longview Economic Development Corporation/Dollar General will host a Dollar General Hiring Event at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, August 18, 2018, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the staff, expl...

Green Street Recreation Center's Senior Citizen Extravaganza - August 18

The City of Longview /Green Street Recreation Center will host the 38th Annual Senior Citizens Extravaganza at the Longview Exhibit Bldg. on Saturday, August 18, 2018. The program includes local entertainers, Green Street Recreation Center members, door p...

ETXJobs.com Job Fair - August 28

Longview News-Journal will host ETXJobs.com Job Fair at the Longview Exhibit Bldg. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The expo-style job fair gives employers the opportunity to meet with potential candidates and facilitates interviews and ...

Sharon Shrine Circus - August 31

The Sharon Shriners will host The Sharon Shrine Circus, produced by Jordan World Circus, at the Longview Rodeo Arena on Friday, August 31, 2018. 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 - September 1-2

East Texas Rabbit Breeders Association will hold the Cajun vs Cowboys Rabbit Show in the Longview Exhibit Building, September 1-2, 2018. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Competitors will show 30-40 differen...

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff - September 4

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff Party will take place at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, September 7, 2018, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This is the 35th Anniversary of National Night Out and the 28th year the City of Longview will p...

Gregg County Fair - September 7-15

The 69th Annual Gregg County Fair, sponsored by the Longview Jaycees, will be held at the Longview Fairgrounds and Exhibit Bldg., September 7-15, 2018. There will be many outside vendors selling favorite fair food, t-shirts and novelties. Inside vendors w...

Dale Carnegie Course - September 11 - November 13

Dale Carnegie and Core Insights will conduct a Dale Carnegie Course at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex. The courses will take place for nine consecutive Tuesdays, starting September 11, 2018, skipping Tuesday, October 2nd, and concluding Tuesda...

Greater Longview United Way Kickoff Luncheon - September 13

The Greater Longview United Way will hold their 2018-2019 Campaign Kickoff Luncheon at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Thursday, September 13, 2018, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The theme for this year's campaign is "United We Fight. United W...

Mercy Manor's 5th Annual Banquet "Be a Team Player" - September 16

The 5th Annual Mercy Manor Banquet "Be a Team Player" Tailgate Style fundraiser will be held at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex  on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the event starts at 5:00 p.m. The eve...

Program Guide

The PARDy in the Pines program guide is your one stop shop for finding information about all things parks and recreation! Find contact information for recreation centers and the Parks Office, locations and amenities of our beautiful parks, adult and youth...

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Longview Unity & Diversity Committee Sets Upcoming Meetings and Faith Tour

The City of Longview’s Unity and Diversity Committee (UDC) normally meets at Noon on the first Monday of each month at the Longview Public Library, but the August and September meetings have been rescheduled to occur at Noon on Monday, August 13...

Partners in Prevention is Bringing Mindfulness to Longview

On October 23, 2018, Longview Partners in Prevention will be introducing Longview to mindfulness through our inaugural conference, Hope Talks. Hope Talks is designed for educators, social workers, counselors, nonprofit representatives, youth development l...

Police News Releases

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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. 4 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.

National Night Out Kick-Off Party

Join us at the National Night Out Kick-Off Party at 6 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 4 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.

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Actively participate in emergency preparedness by remaining informed during severe weather or other critical situations. Be sure to register for CodeRED to receive alerts via phone or text message at LongviewTexas.gov/CodeRED .