Input Sought for Transportation Plan and Transit Route Changes

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization invites the public to provide input about the future of transportation in the greater Longview area as part of Mobility 2045, the region’s long range transportation plan. In conjunction with the public input...

City Offices Closed for Good Friday Holiday

City of Longview offices will be closed Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday. All City offices will resume regular business hours Monday, April 22.

Garbage collection will remain on regular schedule. The Compost Site will be closed Friday, April 1...

Uncle Kracker to Headline July 4 Celebration

City of Longview announced the entertainment lineup for the 2019 July 4 Fireworks and Freedom Celebration today. Country rocker Uncle Kracker will headline an outdoor free-to-the-public concert to be held just before the biggest fireworks show in East Tex...

Longview Main Street Recommended for National Accreditation

The Texas Main Street Program (TMSP) of the Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized Longview Main Street for successful annual progress in carrying out national performance standards for a Main Street community. Longview Main Street&...

Residential Structure Fire

On April 13, 2019 at approximately 10:15 am the Longview Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at 3807 Holly Ridge Drive. When crews arrived on scene they found a three story house with fire showing from the roof.  Cr...

City Offices Closed for Good Friday Holiday

City of Longview offices will be closed Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday. All City offices will resume regular business hours Monday, April 22.

Garbage collection will remain on regular schedule. The Compost Site will be closed Friday, April 1...

Residential Structure Fire

On April 16, 2019 at approximately 11:45 a.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 1708 Oden St. for a reported residential structure fire.  Crews arrived to find light smoke coming from the residence.  Upon investigation it was det...

Weekend Structure Fires

On March 30, 2019 at approximately 7:30 p.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 504 Arkansas Street for a reported structure fire. Crews arrived to find an unoccupied house that had previously burned with fire throughout the structure. Fir...

HOT Camp Registration Begins May 1

The Longview Fire Department and Partners in Prevention invite students from Longview and surrounding areas to participate in the Heroes Of Tomorrow Summer Camp, also called HOT Camp.

Heroes Of Tomorrow is a one-­day camp that provides a fun, hand...

City Offices Closed for Good Friday Holiday

City of Longview offices will be closed Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday. All City offices will resume regular business hours Monday, April 22.

Garbage collection will remain on regular schedule. The Compost Site will be closed Friday, April 1...

Poetry Slam

We’re celebrating National Poetry Month by bringing back the Longview Library Poetry Slam! Patrons may read poetry of their own writing or written by another poet. You’re also welcome to just come and enjoy listening!

Ages 13+ only. A s...

Mobility 2045 Open House - April 23

Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold Mobility 2045 Open House in the Eitelman Conference Room at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to share their thoughts on...

BBQ Fundraiser Luncheon for Officer Watson - April 24

The Longview Police Benefit Association will had a BBQ Fundraiser Luncheon at the Longview Exhibit Building on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Officer Caleb Watson who was injured while off-duty. Cost is $10 per pla...

Blooming Pygmies Goat Show - April 27

The Southern United Pygmy Goat Club will hold Blooming Pygmies, a NPGA sanctioned Pygmy Goat Show, at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex in the large AG Pavilion on Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The event will feature two shows, ...

Your Best Care Day - April 27

Sheryll Mitchell Ministries will host Your Best Care Day at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Your Best Care Day is a Breast Cancer awareness/prevention event for women to gather information, get...

A Texas-Sized Fundraiser - April 27

Kilgore College will hold a Texas-Sized Fundraiser at the Longview Exhibit Building on Saturday, April 27, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. There will be live and silent auctions to raise funds for Student Scholarships at Kilgore College. Tickets are $50 each....

Cinco de Mayo Celebration - May 4

Mega 99.3 will host LA GRAN BATALLA 2019, a Cinco de Mayo Celebration, in the Ag Pavilions at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, May 4, 2019, 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The festivities will include live performances by Ramones de Nuevo Le...

Longview Friends of NRA Banquet - May 11

The Longview Friends of NRA Annual Banquet will be held at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, May 11, 2019, 5:30 p.m. The fundraising event benefits the NRA Foundation, raising funds for the future of shooting sports and will feature ...

Longview Trade Days – May 11-12

The Longview Jaycees Trade Days will be held at the Longview Exhibit Building, May 11-12, 2019. 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 and pa...

Giants of Law Enforcement - May 14

The Longview Centurion Club will host the Giants of Law Enforcement Banquet at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The annual event will feature dinner, awards presentation recognizing Gregg County la...

Lone Star Fitness Expo - May 18

Punisher Promotions will host the 1st Annual Lone Star Fitness Expo/National Gym Association (NGA) Texas State Bodybuilding Championship at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The event will feature bodybuilding, powerlif...

Run for the Wall – May 19

The 31st Annual Run For The Wall will be held at the Longview Exhibit Building on Sunday, May 19, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. East Texans will have the opportunity to honor veterans and show support for soldiers during the Gregg County stop-over of ...

ETVarsity Best Preps - May 21

The Longview News-Journal will host the 2019 ETVarsity Best Preps at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ETVarsity’s Best Preps will honor outstanding East Texas high school student athletes...

City Offices Closed for Good Friday Holiday

City of Longview offices will be closed Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday. All City offices will resume regular business hours Monday, April 22.

Garbage collection will remain on regular schedule. The Compost Site will be closed Friday, April 1...

Register for Learn to Swim!

Learn to Swim classes offered through City of Longview Parks and Recreation are now enrolling students. The classes are located at Longview Swim Center and Ingram Pool and are available for ages 6 months through adult.  

“Each summer we ...

City Offices Closed for Good Friday Holiday

City of Longview offices will be closed Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday. All City offices will resume regular business hours Monday, April 22.

Garbage collection will remain on regular schedule. The Compost Site will be closed Friday, April 1...

Take-Back RX Drugs Day

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention, Coalition for Drug-Free Youth has partnered with the Longview Police Department to implement a prescription drug take-back day this month. Since March of 2015, over 3,500 pounds of prescription drugs have been ...

City Offices Closed for Good Friday Holiday

City of Longview offices will be closed Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday. All City offices will resume regular business hours Monday, April 22.

Garbage collection will remain on regular schedule. The Compost Site will be closed Friday, April 1...

Police News Releases

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2018 Longview Crime Stats

The City of Longview again experienced a reduction in Part 1 Crimes for 2018. The crimes incorporated in Part 1 offenses are the most commonly identified crimes affecting a person. These crimes are also the most commonly reported crimes across the country...

Input Sought for Transportation Plan and Transit Route Changes

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization invites the public to provide input about the future of transportation in the greater Longview area as part of Mobility 2045, the region’s long range transportation plan. In conjunction with the public input...

Longview Police Department Accepting Applications

The Police Department is accepting application from all qualified individuals. Find out more about the hiring process and requirements at LongviewTexas.gov/LPDjobs