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Retirement center plans move forward

Retirement center plans move forward

Construction of a long-delayed senior living center along Hollybrook Drive could get started after the Longview City Council signed off Thursday on municipal bond financing for the project.
Murder suspect re-arrested

Murder suspect re-arrested

A murder suspect who had been released from jail on bond was re-arrested Thursday after a hearing before 124th District Court Judge Alfonso Charles.
Longview group plans children’s discovery center downtown

Longview group plans children’s discovery center downtown

Longview World of Wonders board members are expected today to announce the purchase of a building for their Hands-On Discovery Center for children.
Longview World of Wonders announces downtown discovery center

Longview World of Wonders announces downtown discovery center

Longview World of Wonders today announced the planned opening of its hands-on, children’s discovery center in early 2014 in downtown Longview.
Spring Hill tennis heads to the state tournament

Spring Hill tennis heads to the state tournament

The Spring Hill High School tennis team is headed to the state tournament. Coach Holly Ford tells KETK, she has five players who qualified for the prestigous tournament that will be held April 29-30 in College Station, Texas.

Longview Election for City Council Districts 5 and 6 and Propositions

The next City of Longview Election will be Saturday, May 11, 2013. Early voting will begin Monday, April 29. Voters from Districts 5 and 6 will elect council members, and voters from all districts will decide three propositions.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Event in Longview

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Event in Longview

City of Longview, Partners in Prevention’s East Texas Anti-Trafficking Team, will host a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event at Noon, on Thursday, April 25. The event will take place at the Longview Mall Center Court, 3500 McCann Rd.
Judge imposes conditions on bond for Longview murder suspect

Judge imposes conditions on bond for Longview murder suspect

During a morning hearing in the 124th District Court, all parties agreed to conditions on bond for murder suspect Cedric Carldwell, who was released from jail April 16.
Pine Tree receives votes in latest baseball poll

Pine Tree receives votes in latest baseball poll

Hayden Henry writes for the Longview News-Journal. He's got an update on the Pine Tree Pirates.
Hasty excited about Texas Tech offer

Hasty excited about Texas Tech offer

Jimmy Carter writes for the Longview News-Journal. He has the latest on a Lobo who might go from East Texas to West Texas.
TxDOT: MLK overpass to remain closed pending repairs

TxDOT: MLK overpass to remain closed pending repairs

The Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced they would keep the Martin Luther King overpass closed until further repairs could be made to the structure.
Traffic delays and lane closures on East Hawkins Pkwy

Traffic delays and lane closures on East Hawkins Pkwy

The week of April 29, 2013, East Hawkins Parkway will be under construction from Airline Road to Eastman Road (US 259). Traffic will be reduced to two lanes for street maintenance and overlay work.
'Painting with a Twist' to host West fundraiser

'Painting with a Twist' to host West fundraiser

Painting with a Twist, an art and social studio in Longview, TX will host a Painting with a Purpose charity event on May 1, 2013 to benefit The Knights of Columbus’ West, Texas Disaster Relief Fund.
Longview ISD to track students tagged as violent

Longview ISD to track students tagged as violent

The Longview school district will join a nationwide group that identifies students who could become violent and tracks them throughout their education — regardless of where they move.
Local baseball teams close out regular season

Local baseball teams close out regular season

Heading into the weekend, several area teams have their postseason plans locked in. For others, a lot is riding on their regular season finales.