Longview News

An East Texas justice of the peace is making a steady recovery from a gunshot wound.

The Heroes Flight, which departs early Thursday and returns late Saturday, will be a three-day whirlwind tour of monuments, memorials and museums in the nation's capital.

TYLER - A 38-year-old Longview, Texas woman has pleaded guilty to federal tax violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.

Eco-Tec Inc.'s Amine Purification Technology continues to address needs in new global markets, while improving product features and capabilities.

LONGVIEW, Texas, May 10, 2013: Have you ever dreamed of what life would be like at age 100? Jim Blackman, a resident at Buckner Westminster Place, will turn 100 years old on May 12th, and she defies stereotypes by volunteering her time, giving back to the community and working out three days a week.

LONGVIEW - The author of Gone at 3:17: The Untold Story of the Worst School Disaster in American History, David M. Brown, will discuss his book at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, at the Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St.

Authorities said two East Texas women have been arrested for plotting to kill a police officer and collect his life insurance policy.

The Kilgore College Music Department is pleased to announce that three students have been chosen as this year's Distinguished Musicians.

Anne DeLaet, founder and coordinator of Welcome Home Soldiers, will be interviewed on this week's Tyler Chamber Radio show.

LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY - Alcohol prohibition has effectively ended in Longview tonight.

Longview Convention and Visitors Bureau attended the 58th Annual Texas Travel Counselors Conference and Texas Travel Industry's Travel Fair in Lubbock April 22-25 according to Tourism Services Manager Margie Harris.

According to Longview Independent School District's spokesman Adam Holland, JL Elementary school students had been let out for the day, but they were brought back to campus because of the standoff situation happening in the 200 block of Eden Rd.

Dr. Charles Secrest is one of the country's most renowned urologists, and as of May 1 has joined Good Shepherd Medical Associates to further boost this institution's success in bringing optimum health to all East Texans.

Hostesses Merle Cross, Marynell Henry and Mary Ann Patterson greeted members of the Twentieth Century Club as they entered Barron's Cafe in Longview for the club's annual spring luncheon.

The City of Longview announces temporary street closures in the downtown area during the annual AlleyFest event, which will be held May 10 12, in downtown Longview.

According to Longview police, on Tuesday just after 1 p.m., Longview police officers were notified that two subjects had been taken by private cars to Good Shepherd Medical Center following a shooting.

LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY - The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a White Oak police pursuit that ended in a fatal one-vehicle rollover wreck Wednesday morning in Clarksville City, DPS spokesman Jean Dark said.

A local t-shirt business had a trailer stolen from the back of their store while they were still open.

The leader of the Tyler Chamber of Commerce and the Tyler Economic Development Council pointed to some eye-opening statistics on Monday that show the need for more advanced job training for high school students.

LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY - Poison control centers say they've already received nearly 700 calls this year related to synthetic marijuana.