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Gregg Co. lawyer sentenced for mail fraud

Gregg Co. lawyer sentenced for mail fraud

A 55-year-old Longview, Texas lawyer has been sentenced to federal prison for mail fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Gregg County historical museum narrows search for new director

Gregg County historical museum narrows search for new director

A five-member hiring committee finished interviews this week to fill the vacant-executive director position for the Gregg County Historical Museum.
Longview officer fatally shoots suspect after chase

Longview officer fatally shoots suspect after chase

A Longview officer shot and killed a man Monday night, police said, after the suspect used his vehicle as a weapon, injuring the officer.
White Oak baseball coach resigning to take Kilgore job

White Oak baseball coach resigning to take Kilgore job

The Longview News-Journal covers East Texas sports. Here's the latest on a baseball coaching change.

"Reach 100" looking to help foster kids

The Life Matters ministry at Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview launched a brand new initiative this past Sunday to reach out to foster children in the area.
Dry area of Longview voted no to alcohol sales expansion

Dry area of Longview voted no to alcohol sales expansion

With one exception, voters in every Longview district favored a May 11 ballot proposition to expand citywide the sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption.
Longview council members want street renamed, but not all residents pleased

Longview council members want street renamed, but not all residents pleased

Members of the Longview City Council are set to honor one of their own Thursday by renaming a South Longview street in memory of Sidney Bell Willis — although some residents of the street are not happy with the change.
BREAKING: Man involved in Longview Police chase has died from Monday night shooting

BREAKING: Man involved in Longview Police chase has died from Monday night shooting

UPDATE (Tuesday, 10:54 a.m.) : Jose SiFuentes, 28, who led Longview Police on a car chase Monday night has died as a result of a shooting with police.
Longview officer injured as spikes stop vehicle

Longview officer injured as spikes stop vehicle

Authorities were piecing together a chain of events Monday night that left two people injured — including a Longview officer — when police were forced to deploy road spikes to stop a vehicle on East Marshall Avenue.
Longview council members want street renamed, but not all residents pleased

Longview council members want street renamed, but not all residents pleased

Members of the Longview City Council are set to honor one of their own Thursday by renaming a South Longview street in memory of Sidney Bell Willis — although some residents of the street are not happy with the change.
Amtrak presents sign noting Longview as train community

Amtrak presents sign noting Longview as train community

Amtrak officials presented the City of Longview five road signs Monday that will stand at city entrances marking it as a “an Amtrak served community.”
Longview group heads to convention with aim of selling I-20 corridor

Longview group heads to convention with aim of selling I-20 corridor

Making the Interstate 20 corridor and north and west neighborhoods as hot as fast-growing Northeast Longview is among the goals of a coalition heading to a shopping center industry conference this week.
After leading Prop 1 push, Go West Longview turns to development

After leading Prop 1 push, Go West Longview turns to development

A year after its formation, a grassroots group is ready to build on its successes — literally.
Run For The Wall event for veterans brings hundreds through Longview

Run For The Wall event for veterans brings hundreds through Longview

More than 500 riders and spectators filled the Longview Fairgrounds on Sunday as the Run For The Wall reached the midway point.
Air show takes flight for Armed Forces Day

Air show takes flight for Armed Forces Day

The historic might of the U.S. military flexed its muscle in the skies over Longview on Saturday in honor of Armed Forces Day.