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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.

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff - September 5

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff Party will take place at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This will be the 27th year the City of Longview has participated in the awareness campaign again...

Library Book Sale

Our next Book Sale is Aug.17-20. $0.25 for paperbacks and kid’s books; $1.00 for everything else! Open during regular Library hours, August 17th-20th. For more info, please call Taylor at (903) 237-1346. 

Downtown construction shifts on High and Center

Beginning Monday, July 31, 2017, Center Street will be closed between Tyler and the alley immediately 150 feet north of Methvin. This will initiate Phase 3 which will be built in conjunction with Phase 2 construction from Methvin to Tyler. Please use caut...

National Night Out is Oct. 3

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, neighborhoods throughout Longview are being invited to plan neighborhood parties for the “34th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.

The City of Longview, the Longview Police Department, Partners in Preventio...

Longview Fire Dept. responds to Teague Park accident

On July 26, 2017 at approximately 1236 pm the Longview Fire Department responded to Teague Park at 411 American Legion Blvd. for a report of a person trapped under a monument. Units arrived to find the man was no longer trapped but had sustained non-life ...

Kitchen fire displaces four Longview residents

On July 21, 2017 at approximately 1207 p.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 1501 E. Whaley, Churchill of Longview Apartments, for a reported fire. Units arrived and found that there had been a fire in the kitchen that was extinguished by the fir...

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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Quilling Craft Night

Back by popular demand! Learn to quill on Tuesday, August 29th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Limited spaces available. Registration is not required, but recommended to save your spot! Drop-ins are welcome while supplies last! Ages 18+ only. Please call...

Writer's Workshop

Learn the tools you need to become a successful writer! Our next Writer's Workshop is Saturday, August 26th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. For more info, please call (903) 237-1350 and ask for Christian. 

Total Solar Eclipse

There will be a total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st, and we will be distributing special glasses that will allow safe viewing of the eclipse to the first 200 people to arrive. The solar eclipse will begin locally at 11:45 AM and the total eclipse w...

Back to Homeschool

Join us Tuesday, August 22nd at 9:00 AM for Back to Homeschool, where we'll take FREE back-to-school pictures for homeschoolers right here in the Library! We'll snap the pic and email it right to you. For more information, please call (903) 237-1345!

Book Sale

$0.25 for paperbacks and kid’s books; $1.00 for everything else! Open during regular Library hours, August 17th-20th. For more info, please call Taylor at (903) 237-1346. 

New Juvenile Audiobooks

We have a collection of new juvenile audiobooks! The purchase of these was made possible by a generous grant from the Texas Book Festival. 

Family Game Night

We're introducing an exciting new weekly program for our patrons: Family Game Night! Every Thursday night from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, we'll break out classics such as Monopoly, Twister, Life, UNO, puzzles, and more! Turn off the TV, put down the iPad, and enj...

White Oak FFA Livestock Show - August 19

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 19, 2017, 8:00 a.m. The event benefits the White Oak ISD FFA. Admission is free. For further information, pl...

Green Street Recreation Center's Senior Citizen Extravaganza - August 19

The City of Longview /Green Street Recreation Center will host the 37th Annual Senior Citizens Extravaganza at the Longview Exhibit Bldg. on Saturday, August 19, 2017. The program includes local entertainers, Green Street Recreation Center members, door p...

Mercy Manor's "Recipe for Life" 4th Annual Banquet - August 27

Mercy Manor's "Recipe for Life" 4th Annual Banquet will be held at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Sunday, August 27, 2017, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The event is the primary fundraising event for Mercy Manor and volunteer outreach to ...

Greater Longview United Way Kickoff Luncheon - August 31

The Greater Longview United Way will hold their 2017-2018 Campaign Kickoff Luncheon at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Thursday, August 31, 2017, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $16 each. For further information please contact Sarah Shelt...

Sharon Shrine Circus - September 1

The Sharon Shriners will host The Sharon Shrine Circus, produced by Jordan World Circus, at the Longview Rodeo Arena on Friday, September 1, 2017. 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 adul...

Parade of Tables 2017 - September 2

Abundant Life Ministries will host Parade of Tables 2017 at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, September 2, 2017, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The catered event will feature a King and Queen Pageant and Parade of Tables and will give the vie...

RSRC Cajuns & Cowboys Rabbit Show - September 2-3

Renegade Southern Rabbit Club will hold the RSRC Cajuns & Cowboys Rabbit Show in the Longview Exhibit Bldg., September 2-3, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. Competitors from several states will show 40 different breeds of rabbits and compete for Bes...

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff - September 5

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff Party will take place at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This will be the 27th year the City of Longview has participated in the awareness campaign again...

Gregg County Fair - September 8-16

The 68th Annual Gregg County Fair, sponsored by the Longview Jaycees, will be held at the Longview Fairgrounds and Exhibit Bldg., September 8-16, 2017. There will be many outside vendors selling favorite fair food, t-shirts and novelties. Inside vendors w...

East Texas Physique Championships - September 9

John Fish, Kimberly Sheppard, and the National Physique Committee will host the East Texas Physique Championships at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, September 9, 2017. This will be an all-day event featuring various Bodybuilding, C...

The Good Life Senior Expo - September 20

The Good Life Senior Expo, sponsored by the Longview News-Journal, will be held at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event is specially tailored to senior citizens and their interests. T...

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Police Officer Assaulted While Serving Warrant

The Longview Police Department responded to the 4300 block of Price Ln. in Longview Texas on August 11, 2017 at 6:20 AM to serve a warrant. The suspect identified as Estevan Olvera Jr. of Longview began fighting and resisting arrest. Officer Zachary Atkin...

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff - September 5

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff Party will take place at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This will be the 27th year the City of Longview has participated in the awareness campaign again...

National Night Out is Oct. 3

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, neighborhoods throughout Longview are being invited to plan neighborhood parties for the “34th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.

The City of Longview, the Longview Police Department, Partners in Preventio...

Enrollment Open for 2017 Citizen Police Academy

Ever wonder what a day of a police officer is like? Well, you can learn how your Longview Police Department operates on a day-to-day basis by participating in the Citizen Police Academy. Classes begin on September 7,  2017.  We are curre...

Police News Releases

Check here to keep up to date with all the latest News Releases from LPD.

Multiple Robbery Suspects Arrested

The Longview Police Department has made multiple arrests related to the Robberies that have occurred within the City since May 1, 2017.  The Police Department’s mission is to protect the citizens of Longview and all those that come to w...

National Night Out Kick-Off Event

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff Party will take place at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This will be the 27th year the City of Longview has participated in the awareness campaign again...

Downtown construction shifts on High and Center

Beginning Monday, July 31, 2017, Center Street will be closed between Tyler and the alley immediately 150 feet north of Methvin. This will initiate Phase 3 which will be built in conjunction with Phase 2 construction from Methvin to Tyler. Please use caut...

Enrollment Open for 2017 Citizen Police Academy

Ever wonder what a day of a police officer is like? Well, you can learn how your Longview Police Department operates on a day-to-day basis by participating in the Citizen Police Academy. Classes begin on September 7,  2017.  We are curre...

National Night Out Kick-Off Event

Longview's National Night Out Kick-Off Event takes place at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, September 5. Learn about hosting a NNO Party in your neighborhood to increase awareness against crime.

Longview's National Night Out Kickoff Party will take place at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This will be the 27th year the City of Longview has participated in the awareness campaign again...

Enrollment Open for 2017 Citizen Police Academy

Ever wonder what a day of a police officer is like? Well, you can learn how your Longview Police Department operates on a day-to-day basis by participating in the Citizen Police Academy. Classes begin on September 7, 2017.

Ever wonder what a day of a police officer is like? Well, you can learn how your Longview Police Department operates on a day-to-day basis by participating in the Citizen Police Academy. Classes begin on September 7,  2017.  We are curre...