White Oak News

John Germany figures he's overpaid his property taxes by at least $100 annually for more than a decade.

For five years a group in Longview has been trying to make life a little bit easier for our troops overseas, sending care packages with little pieces of home.

The police department on Wednesday celebrated its first ever female officer by giving her pink handcuffs and a pink pen.

A late-session provision that would prohibit municipalities from requiring sprinkler systems in some residences has left Gov.

A Gregg County judge sentenced a White Oak woman to five years in prison Monday after she pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.

The Scleroderma Foundation Longview/Pineywoods Support Group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Senior Circle Center, 3000 N. Fourth St.

Donning his new uniform Thursday morning, Martin A. Pessink said he's ready to take over as Kilgore College's next police chief.

They are few and far between, but every week we keep bringing you more Cheap Eats.

When asked what her job title is, Wendy Emmel turned to her boss and asked, "What is my title, Charlie?" White Oak City Coordinator Charlie Smith's response: senior operator.

"Your dreams may have changed, but hopefully you always have dreams. Nobody can stop you from going where you want in life.

White Oak police on Thursday were investigating the overnight thefts of three newspaper racks from local businesses.

Preliminary Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills passing rates show improvements in math and science at most East Texas schools.

Nine-year-old John Jackson broke the surface of Lake Gladewater slowly, like one of those B-movie lizard monsters coming to shore to feast on hapless college students on holiday.

An annual Memorial Day Weekend motorcycle rally is in full swing at the Longview Fairgrounds, one that brings riders from all over the country together.

According to an arrest report, Longview police arrested Williams on Wednesday at the intersection of Oden and 14th streets after the car he was driving was reported stolen.

A free lecture, "Take Control of Your Health with Whole Foods" will be presented at 1 p.m. Saturday at Vitamins Plus inside Drug Emporium, 2321 W. Loop 281.

It's budget-writing time, whether some local governments like it or not. As the city of Longview opens its budget season at tonight's council meeting, area leaders are awaiting word from Gregg County Chief Appraiser Tom Hays.

There are five elections involving cities and school districts within Gregg County and today was the kickoff.

Child Protective Services has been investigating the couple for neglect and abuse.

Two Longview bank employees pleaded guilty in Tyler federal court Wednesday to embezzling more than $40,000 combined.