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Posted on: October 3, 2023

Fire Chief Reappointed to State Commission

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed Fire Chief J.P. Steelman to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for a term set to expire on Feb. 1, 2029.  The Commission develops and enforces statewide fire service standards and provides education and...

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City of Longview News
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Longview Fire Department Now Hiring

LFD Now Hiring - Join Our Team!

LFD is currently accepting applications for: 

  • Firefighter/Paramedic 
  • Firefighter/EMT-B (will send to paramedic school)
  • Paramedic (will send to fire academy)

The Longview Fire Department Apprentice Program is recognized by the U.S. Department...

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City of Longview News
Posted on: September 26, 2023

Longview Main Street Launches Downtown Transformation Survey

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Longview Main Street needs your help to determine the current identity as well as the desired future identity of our downtown.

The Downtown Longview Transformation Survey is a four-question survey linked below to make your voice heard and help shape future...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Ambulance Subscription Program Registration Now Open

Ambulance with text that reads "Ambulance Subscription Program"

Registration for the Longview Fire Department’s annual Ambulance Subscription Program for 2024 opened Sunday, Oct. 1.

Since 2009, the Longview Fire Department has offered an EMS Subscription Program to Longview residents in an attempt to help offset the ri...

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City of Longview News
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Portion of Guthrie Trail to be Dedicated in Honor of Frank "Penny" Edwards

Frank Penny Edwards

The community is invited to join the Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) for a special ceremony dedicating a portion of the Guthrie Trail in honor of Frank "Penny" Edwards.

The dedication will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19...

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City of Longview News
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South Amer...

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City of Longview News
Posted on: August 28, 2023

Fall 2023 Downtown Live

Downtown Live Band

Downtown Live continues at 5 p.m. every Friday through October at Heritage Plaza.

This free concert series promotes Downtown Longview and raises money for community projects.

There is no charge to attend Downtown Live, and it is open to all ages. Food will ...

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Posted on: August 11, 2022

Notice of Tax Year Adopted Tax Rate for City of Longview

City of Longview Tax Rate

2023 Information

THE CITY OF LONGVIEW ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 18.30 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,00...

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City of Longview News

News Flash

Posted on: October 3, 2023

Fire Chief Reappointed to State Commission

Steelman Portrait w TCFP logo

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed Fire Chief J.P. Steelman to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for a term set to expire on Feb. 1, 2029.  The Commission develops and enforces statewide fire service standards and provides education and...

Read on...

Fire Department News
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Ambulance Subscription Program Registration Now Open

Ambulance with text that reads "Ambulance Subscription Program"

Registration for the Longview Fire Department’s annual Ambulance Subscription Program for 2024 opened Sunday, Oct. 1.

Since 2009, the Longview Fire Department has offered an EMS Subscription Program to Longview residents in an attempt to help off...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: May 4, 2020

Longview Fire Department Now Hiring

LFD Now Hiring - Join Our Team!

The Longview Fire Department is Now Hiring!

Currently accepting applications for the following positions:

  • Apprentice I
  • Apprentice II & Paramedic only
  • Firefighter/Paramedic

Please note, during the application period applications will be accepted online ONLY...

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Posted on: October 2, 2023

Thriller Date Night! (With a book)

Two killer figures sit behind a giant book for Thriller Date Night. They're waiting for you!

All month, specially wrapped horror and thriller/mystery books will be available for checkout. 

The only catch: other than a few keywords and clues, you won’t be able to tell what you’re getting! 

Scary right?Survive yo...

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Library News
Posted on: October 1, 2023

Haunted Library - Volunteer Orientation

Ghoulish hands raise in the air as they sign up for Haunted Library Volunteer Orientation.

Haunted Library is a big job for us, accomplished in part with the aid of our volunteers!

With many moving parts, volunteers primarily help us scare our patrons in the different scare zones.

They can also help set up and breakdown, build props, and apply ma...

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Library News
Posted on: September 30, 2023

Genealogy Help Day

Multiple people research genealogy and ancestry at our Genealogy Help Day event. Sign up today.

We’re having an open workshop day for all your Genealogy needs and questions!

Researching family history and family trees?Want to look at old newspaper articles on the Microfilm machine?Want to learn how to use Ancestry on our database page?Writi...

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Library News
Posted on: September 29, 2023

Haunted Library 2023!

Atop a stack of books sits a skull with illuminated green creepy eyes for our Haunted Library event.

Are you ready for the thrill and chill of the Haunted Library?!We hope you can make it through again!

For two nights we will transform the entire library into a terrifying haunted house and the stacks become a dark lair of monsters, frights, and spirits!

Oc...

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Library News
Posted on: September 29, 2023

"How To Downsize Properly" - Subjects From the Shelves

A couple drives from a big house they sold to a smaller one. Learn how to downsize properly.

Are you at a stage in your life where you’re making a move to a smaller living space?

Downsizing happens all the time, and sometimes we don’t know where to start.

Our latest Subjects From the Shelves workshop “How To Downsize R...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

East Texas Food Bank Distribution - Oct. 13

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There is no need to register, first come, first served. Enter from Cotton Street to Grand Boulevard.

For more information, please visit East Texas Food Bank Website

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Longview Convention Complex News
Posted on: October 2, 2023

Too Close To Home - Uniting Against Human Trafficking - Oct. 19th

Too Close

This event will feature nationally renowned speakers, who will address various areas of trafficking and its impact in our area.

Registration is free - To register, please visit tooclosetohomeetx.com or https://www.facebook.com/womenscente...

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Longview Convention Complex News
Posted on: October 1, 2023

Bully Showcase - Texas vs. Louisiana - October 14th

TX vs LA Bully Show

Entrance fee - $20 - Dogs $10 / Kids under 15 are free

Stack Off $25

Category Entry $20

Regular Booth $150

VIP Booth $250

Please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/701633580522511/ for more information

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Longview Convention Complex News
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Kare for Kids BBQ Cook Off - Oct. 7th

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For further information, including team entry, please contact Terry Petty, 903-431-2001, via email at tpetty@longviewtexas.gov.

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Longview Convention Complex News
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Brawlers Dwarfanators - October 6

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The show will include American Dwarf Wrestling, and Mexican Cultural art form of Mini Lucha Libre where high-flying aerials and scissor kicks, and wheelbarrow holds are performed.

For more information, please visit https://www.dwarfanators.com or ...

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Posted on: October 1, 2023

ENROLL NOW - Ambulance Subscription Program

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/ASP.

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Posted on: October 2, 2023

Roll With It!

Join us for the Great Pumpkin Roll this Saturday at 3 pm in Downtown Longview. VisitLongviewTexas.com/Pumpkin

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