News Flash

Annual July 4 Fireworks Show Back On

A generous anonymous donor has agreed to support the best-in-East Texas fireworks portion of the City of Longview’s annual Fireworks and Freedom Celebration after the City announced its cancellation on Thursday, May 28. The event will continue a...

Longview Swim Center to Open June 6 with Restrictions

The Longview Parks and Recreation Department will open the Longview Swim Center with new rules and hours beginning Saturday, June 6. Changes to normal operations include capacity limitations, hygiene guidelines, and adjusted hours to allow additional clea...

City Revises Recycling Program

The City of Longview Sanitation division and recycling program are dedicated to reducing the amount of waste produced by our community, extending the life of our local landfill, and protecting our environment.  To help ensure the continued life a...

Parks Reopens Recreation Center and Seeks Lifeguards

The City of Longview Parks and Recreation Department is making preparations to reopen some services with restrictions. Paula Martin Jones Recreation Center will reopen on Monday, May 18.  Also, lifeguard training classes will resume next week in ...

Longview Main Street Program Receives National Accreditation

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized Longview for successful annual progress as a designated Main Street community, one of 74 to be recognized this year. Local programs are annually recognized for National Accreditation through Main Street...

Longview 150 Parade: The Grand Sesquicentennial Trek Rescheduled

The Longview 150 Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at 10 a.m. in Downtown Longview. The rain date for the parade is Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. 

“While rescheduling events of this magnitude is always difficult, we re...