News Flash

City of Longview to Participate in the 2021 Point-in-Time Homeless Count

On Jan. 28, 2021, the City of Longview will conduct a Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count, a coordinated effort to measure homelessness across Texas, in association with the Texas Homeless Network and volunteers from the community. 

Over a...

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 may file an application for a place on the ballot for Mayor, District 1 and 2 between Jan. 13 and Feb. 12.  Can...

Aspire Mentoring Program Celebrates National Mentoring Month

January is National Mentoring Month, and this year Aspire Mentoring Program has much to celebrate. The National Mentoring Month campaign is aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our community’s young people with caring adul...

Adams, Greenwaldt Named 2021 Unity Honorees

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 achievement award that recognizes residents ...

High hospitalization rate triggers increased restrictions

On Monday, Dec. 21, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported that the 19 counties that comprise the Piney Woods Trauma Service Area (TSA-G) are now in an “area with high hospitalization,” as defined by Governor Abb...

Municipal Court Offers Warrant Amnesty Program

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 fresh start.  A...

Construction begins at McWhorter, Lois Jackson, and Stamper Parks

Construction is beginning at three Longview parks, which were slated for improvements as part of the November 2018 bond election. During the construction at McWhorter Park, Lois Jackson Park, and Stamper Park, some amenities will not be available for use,...

City Encourages Residents to Monitor Usage During Winter Months

Longview resident’s monthly sewer rates are based on average household water use during the months of November, December and January (as billed in December, January and February).Unlike the water service, a resident’s sewer water (the ...

Forgivable Loans for Longview Small Businesses

Longview small business and nonprofit organizations that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for a new grant program that will provide zero-interest forgivable loans of up to $30,000. Eligible applicants must demonstrate sign...

Lane Closures on Judson Road Between Hoyt Drive and Pegues Place

Bridge work has been completed on the east side of Judson Road (SH 502). Beginning Monday, November 23, traffic will switch to the east side to facilitate work on the second half of the bridge.  Judson Road will be closed to through traffic betwe...