Longview News-Journal

17/08/2025

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The latest news on new hires, job changes, promotions, awards and more among Longview-area businesses

17/08/2025

It was almost a decade ago that East Texas natives Bre’Ana Whiting and Deejay Whiting went on an African mission trip for the first time. Now, after numerous other trips there since, the family will move to Zambia – in southern Africa – in early 2026.

It was almost a decade ago that East Texas natives Bre’Ana Whiting and Deejay Whiting went on an African mission trip for the first time. Now, after numerous other trips there since, the family will move to Zambia – in southern Africa – in early 2026. The couple and their children live in the ...

16/08/2025

Marriage licenses filed Aug. 3 to 9 in the Gregg County Clerk's Office.

Marriage licenses filed Aug. 3 to 9 in the Gregg County Clerk’s Office: Jonathan Wells Simpson and Heather Elizabeth Hogue Nathan James Steck and Terra Elizabeth Jones Juan Carlos Davlin and Sayra Sanchez Andrew Michael Matthews and Chloe Reese Westbrook Hung Thanh Luu and Tien Thi Pham Norman Ear...

16/08/2025

The wait is over. The much-anticipated Cargo restaurant and entertainment complex is opening Monday in Longview.

The wait is over. The much-anticipated Cargo restaurant and entertainment complex is opening Monday in Longview. Michael Graham, managing member of Cargo L.L.C. announced the opening on Facebook. The restaurant, which is in the commercial development The Crossing at Main and Main, has been several y...

16/08/2025

Upshur County commissioners Friday voted to propose a slightly higher property tax rate for 2025-26.

15/08/2025

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15/08/2025

Bark n’ Bubbles will help raise money for One Love World, previously known as One Love Longview, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Bark n’ Bubbles will help raise money for One Love World, previously known as One Longview, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The communitywide dog wash is set to take place at 2500 McCann Road at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. An online event announcement says, “Do you have a dirty pup that need...

15/08/2025

Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special legislative session that started at noon Friday to deal with congressional redistricting and a host of other issues, laying down a new gauntlet for Democrats who fled the state nearly two weeks ago to halt a vote on a new district map.

15/08/2025

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15/08/2025

Thinking about flood insurance? You should be! It's a common misconception that homeowner's insurance covers flood damage. The reality is, it usually doesn't! This leaves many families vulnerable when unexpected flooding occurs.

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15/08/2025

My coffee supply was running dangerously low, so I had to stop by the grocery store on the way to work earlier this week.

My coffee supply was running dangerously low, so I had to stop by the grocery store on the way to work earlier this week. Some folks drink coffee to wake up in the morning. I wake up in the morning to drink coffee, so the trip was mandatory – for my peace of mind and […]

15/08/2025

Residents in an East Texas town won a victory this week in their fight against a proposed 5,000-acre reservoir.

Residents in an East Texas town won a victory this week in their fight against a proposed 5,000-acre reservoir. The Region D Water Planning Group serving Northeast Texas voted against a proposal by the city of Canton to build the Grand Saline Creek Reservoir, which residents who spoke at a meeting W...