Dog Stolen in 2014 Returned to Owner

An English Bulldog stolen in 2014 was returned to it's owner after officers investigating a suspicious vehicle recovered the dog. Longview Police responded to the call in the 100 Block of South Access Road at 11:21 p.m. on September 24, 2017. When they ar...

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Your donations make it possible to care for the stray animals in Longview. Thank you for continuing to support the important work that we do.

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.

Accepting Unity Honors Award Nominations

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee is accepting nominations for the 2018 Unity Honors Award. The Unity Honors is a life time achievement award that pays homage to individuals in the community who have demonstrated ...

City seeking input on development code changes

In an effort to streamline and improve the regulations and codes for development, the City of Longview is preparing a major overhaul of existing zoning, subdivision, and development ordinances into what is known as a Unified Development Code. A public mee...

District 6 Town Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 16

District 6 Councilman Steve Pirtle has called a Town Meeting for 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, at Longview First Church of the Nazarene, 2601 H.G. Mosley Pkwy. The meeting is intended to be an informal opportunity to interact with the District 6 council m...

Keith Bonds named Acting City Manager

Longview City Council has named Keith Bonds as Acting City Manager, to be effective following the retirement of City Manager David Willard at the end of 2017. Mayor Andy Mack stated that “Mr. Bonds will serve as Acting City Manager for a period ...

Downtown Live announced as finalist for 2017 TDA President’s Awards Program

Downtown Live was announced as a finalist for the 2017 TDA President’s Awards Program on Thursday, September 14 in Austin. The awards program recognizes outstanding projects, places, and people of Texas downtowns and is sponsored by the Texas Do...

Input sought to improve walking and biking in greater Longview area

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization invites the public to give their input for Walk and Bike Longview, the region’s first bicycle and pedestrian plan. Community input is vital to the success of the project. Resident...

City Manager David Willard Announces Retirement

Longview City Manager David Willard announced during Thursday’s City Council meeting that he plans to retire at the end of 2017. Willard has served as Longview’s City Manager since June 2007. 

“I have been so blessed to have the opportunity to be ...

Haunted Library is Coming!

Longview Public Library will be closed to normal operations on Friday, October 20^th and Saturday, October 21^st, and will only be open for the Haunted Library from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM each night. 

Due to the cost of materials and the size to which H...

Gregg County under Burn Ban

On October 16, 2017 the County of Gregg was placed under a burn ban. This action was taken due to the lack of rain fall that has placed the community in drought-like conditions. Citizens are being asked to use any open flame cooking appliances such as BBQ...

Weekend Structure Fires

Over the weekend the Longview Fire Department responded to multiple structure fire calls. The first structure fire was reported on October 13, 2017 at approximately 11 p.m. in the 1400 block of Gay Avenue. Four Firefighters were injured during th...

Sept. 25 Structure Fire

On September 25, 2017 at approximately 5:10 p.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to Longview Baptist Temple at 2200 W. Loop 281 for a reported structure fire. Upon investigation from the fire crews it was determined that there was no fire present b...

LFD promotes May to Fire Marshal and PIO

The Longview Fire Department would like to announce the promotion of Kevin May to the position of Fire Marshal and Public Information Officer (PIO).  Kevin has been an employee of the Longview Fire Department since August 2000 and has served as a...

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Haunted Library Closings

We will only be open for the Haunted Library on October 20th and 21st! We will be CLOSED to normal operations for the rest of those days. We apologize for any inconvenience! More info: http://bit.ly/2wUJh7p

Haunted Library 2017

For two nights each year, the Library gets transformed into the Haunted Library - a terrifying haunted house! The next event will be on October 20th and 21st, 2017 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM both nights. Come experience the scares o...

Teen Thursdays

Starting September 7th, we will have 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 (...

Food for Fines

We're pleased to announce our new program, "Food for Fines," during which patrons can exchange 1 non-perishable canned or boxed food item per $1 worth in fines from November 1st - 20th. These items will be donated to the Thanksgiving Food Drive ...

Decision American Texas Tour - October 19

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will host the Decision America Texas Tour on the lawn immediately behind Maude Cobb Convention Center on Thursday, October 19, 2017, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Join Franklin Graham as he shares a powerful message of hope a...

Gold Rush - October 21

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd will hold Gold Rush 2017 at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, October 21, 2017, 6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. The annual fundraiser will feature a casual evening with live and silent auctions, raffles, dinner and danc...

Classic Arms Productions Gun & Knife Show - October 21-22

Classic Arms Productions will hold a Gun and Knife Show at the Longview Exhibit Building, October 21-22, 2017. 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...

Harvest Festival and Livestock Show - October 25-28

The Harvest Festival and Livestock Show will be held at the Longview Fairgrounds Ag Pavilion and Maude Cobb Convention Center, October 25-28, 2017. There will be a Home Economics and Ag Mechanics show, along with a Jr. Livestock Show and Sale for 4-H and ...

East Texas Metro Business Expo 2017 - October 28

Longview Metro Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the East Texas Metro Business Expo 2017 in the Longview Exhibit Building on Saturday, October 28, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The event is family-friendly and designed to promote area entrepreneurs, business...

Financial & Estate Planning Community Lecture - November 2

Staci Aldredge and Kristen Ishihara will conduct Financial and Estate Planning Community Lectures in the Cargill/Killingsworth Rooms at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Thursday, November 2, 2017, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The lecture will cover ...

Methodist Preschool Teacher's Workshop - November 3

The Methodist Preschool Teacher Conference Committee will hold the Methodist Preschool Teacher Conference at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Friday, November 3, 2017, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Approximately 400 child care providers will attend t...

Mobberly Rummage Sale - November 3-4

Mobberly Baptist Church will hold their annual Rummage Sale at the Longview Exhibit Building, November 3-4, 2017. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, and 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $1.00 on Friday and free on Saturday (donation...

8th Grade Career Inspire - November 8

Longview Economic Development Corporation will host 8th Grade Career Inspire at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is a career fair for local ISD 8th grade students. Admission is fre...

Red, White & You Job Fair - November 9

Workforce Solutions will host Red, White and You at the Longview Exhibit Building on Thursday, November 9, 2017. The 2017 Hiring Red, White and You Job Fair will be held simultaneously in different cities throughout the state of Texas. The state-wide Job ...

Longview Trade Days – November 11-12

The Longview Jaycees Trade Days will be held at the Longview Exhibit Building, November 11-12, 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 a...

Input sought to improve walking and biking in greater Longview area

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization invites the public to give their input for Walk and Bike Longview, the region’s first bicycle and pedestrian plan. Community input is vital to the success of the project. Resident...

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Accepting Unity Honors Award Nominations

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee is accepting nominations for the 2018 Unity Honors Award. The Unity Honors is a life time achievement award that pays homage to individuals in the community who have demonstrated ...

Dog Stolen in 2014 Returned to Owner

An English Bulldog stolen in 2014 was returned to it's owner after officers investigating a suspicious vehicle recovered the dog. Longview Police responded to the call in the 100 Block of South Access Road at 11:21 p.m. on September 24, 2017. When they ar...

Police News Releases

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Longview Police investigate shooting

The Longview Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at 1205 Annette Dr. on October 15, 2017 around 1:34 a.m. Officers responded to the house on Annette Dr. in Longview Texas, where the deceased, Nicholas Trevion Johnson 22 years of ag...

Longview Police respond to shooting

On the morning of September 21, 2017 around 1:00 a.m. the Longview Police Department responded to a shooting at 5515 W. Loop 281, the Highland Village Apartments. We were contacted by a resident that had heard a gunshot and then saw a person lying in the ...

We want your input on biking and walking

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization invites you to participate in the WalkBike Plan by filling out an online survey about walking and biking in and around Longview. Take the survey and find more info at LongviewTexas.gov/WalkBike .

Accepting Unity Honors Award Nominations

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee is accepting nominations for the 2018 Unity Honors Award. The Unity Honors is a life time achievement award that pays homage to individuals in the community who have demonstrated ...

Gregg County under Burn Ban

On October 16, 2017 the County of Gregg was placed under a burn ban. This action was taken due to the lack of rain fall that has placed the community in drought-like conditions. Citizens are being asked to use any open flame cooking appliances such as BBQ...

Gregg County under Burn Ban

On Oct. 16, the County of Gregg was placed under a burn ban due to the lack of rain fall placing the community in drought-like conditions. Citizens are reminded once the burn ban is lifted it is still illegal to burn within the incorporated city limits.

On October 16, 2017 the County of Gregg was placed under a burn ban. This action was taken due to the lack of rain fall that has placed the community in drought-like conditions. Citizens are being asked to use any open flame cooking appliances such as BBQ...

Ambulance Subscription Program Enrollment Now Open

Reduce your cost if you have to use the ambulance service. The Ambulance Subscription Program provided by the Longview Fire Department is open for enrollment until Dec. 31. Find out more at LongviewTexas.gov/EMS.

Longview Fire Chief appointed to State Commission

Governor Gregg Abbott has appointed J.P. Steelman to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. The Commission develops and enforces statewide fire service standards and provides education and assistance to the industry.