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Chief Appointed to Chair State Fire Commission

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Longview Fire Department Chief J.P. Steelman as chairman of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

The Commission develops and enforces statewide fire service standards and provides education and assistance to the...

Temporary Lane Closure on Hawkins Parkway at Good Shepherd Way

Weather permitting, beginning April 5, Hawkins Parkway, at the intersection of Good Shepherd Way, will be temporarily closed to eastbound, right lane traffic and westbound, right lane traffic between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  Temporary lane closur...

City Facilities, Pavilions Available for Rental

City of Longview facilities and pavilions are now available for rental, following Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34, which lifted occupancy and operating limits on business and establishments across the state. However, event hosts a...

Longview Plans 150th Birthday Celebration

On Monday, May 17, 2021 the City of Longview will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the adoption of its official charter.  Longview residents are invited to join in the fun with mini-celebrations across the City.

“Instead of having one big party,...

Apply for Mayor Mack's Scholarship

The City of Longview is accepting applications for Mayor Andy Mack’s scholarship. Graduating seniors from Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill and Hallsville High Schools who are residents of Longview are eligible to apply for this one-time, $2,000 ...

COVID-19 Vaccination Hub - What to know

The vaccination mega clinic at the Longview Exhibit Center continues to provide doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents across East Texas.

Registrations are ongoing at Vaccinate.ChristusHealth.org.

An appointment is required. However, in the event that s...

UPDATE - Candidates File for May Election

A general election for City of Longview for Mayor and City Council Districts 1 and 2 will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Candidates filed applications for a place on the ballot for Mayor, District 1 and 2 between Jan. 13 and Feb. 12.  

As of 5 ...

Adams, Greenwaldt Named 2021 Unity Honorees

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The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee announces Mrs. Shalonda Adams and Mr. Carroll Greenwaldt as the 2021 Unity Honors recipients.  The Unity Honors is a lifetime achieveme...

Municipal Court Offers Warrant Amnesty Program

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The Longview Municipal Court is offering a warrant amnesty program from Jan. 1 through April 30, 2021. Anyone with an active outstanding warrant through the court is encouraged to take this opportunity to save some money and get a fr...