Longview News

For a second time in a week , armed suspects rob a Longview restaurant. Police say two men entered the Sonic drive-in at West Marshall avenue and Cameron street Friday night.

An 18-year-old Longview woman was home recuperating Friday from injuries suffered after she was choked and stomped on.

Last night's opening of Ballet West's Don Quixote was lit up by the surprise debut of a 19 year-old lead who shows extraordinary promise, judging by the fierce standing ovation she received at the show's end.

On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at approximately 9pm, the Rusk County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a residence on CR 167D, in Kilgore, Rusk County, Texas, in reference to an assault.

A newly-empaneled Upshur County Grand Jury returned 30 indictments, 11 of them sealed, and no-billed one case Jan.

LONGVIEW -- A Longview man faces charges after police say he tried to solicit sex online from someone he thought was a 14 years old.

About 100 of the best and brightest high school students from around the country are competing Feb.

The House of Hope is constructed of just that, along with a strong dash of faith.A The front entrance on Highway 80 in Longview opens the door to a facility whose interior is a literal shrine to the Holy Spirit and His work.A Bibles and crucifixes are in abundance.A On Tuesday afternoons the House's ladies congregate for a weekly Bible study.A They ... (more)

LONGVIEW -- Dr. James Wilcox announced his retirement as superintendent in December.

According to the arrest affidavit, officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of West Hoyt Drive on a welfare check just before 6am, when they found 27-year-old Patrick Ryan Ross passed out in one of the victim's vehicles, appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Testing has revealed that an East Texas woman whose body was found along Interstate 20 died of a cocaine overdose.

February is Black History Month, and the Gregg County Historical Museum in Longview is taking a look at East Texas's local black history.

For the first time ever, LeTourneau University will be the Texas-based host of the prestigious Worldview Academy, a week-long leadership camp held at locations all across the nation for high school students for ages 13-18. Online registration is open at the Worldview Academy website www.worldview.org or by calling 241-1123 for the camp at LETU ... (more)

A native of Longview, TX, country comedian Rodney Carrington built a cult following through his regular exposure on syndicated morning radio shows, at the same time relentlessly touring the nation's comedy club circuit.

A General Election for City of Longview City Council Districts 1, 2, and Mayor will be held on Saturday, May 12.

The City of Longview is encouraging residents to apply to serve on a variety of council-appointed boards, commissions, and committees.

Americans shared a collective jaw drop when JaMichael Brown of Longview, Texas, came into the world last summer weighing a whopping 16 pounds.

LeTourneau University students were recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments by being named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2011 semester.

Troop 314 will host an Open house this Sunday, Feb. 5th, at 11:00am at the Scout Hut.

In honor of black history month, the contributions of African Americans in east Texas is on display in a Longview museum.