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Good Shepherd sprint triathlon more about race than winning for participants

Good Shepherd sprint triathlon more about race than winning for participants

They swam, they cycled, and they ran — all in the amount of time it takes to eat breakfast.
UPDATE: Mississippi woman killed Longview interstate wreck

UPDATE: Mississippi woman killed Longview interstate wreck

UPDATE:  The person killed in Monday's fiery crash on Interstate 20 has been identified.

Hiway 80 Mission to open new facilities

An open house is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission Women & Family Shelter, 3117 W. Marshall Ave.

LEDCO to fund new business plan projects

The Longview Economic Developmment Corp. board of directors has agreed to support two companies’ investment plans in the city.
Cities, counties join fight for environmental initiatives

Cities, counties join fight for environmental initiatives

Earth Day was a quarter century old in 1994 when the News-Journal published a special section describing grass-roots recycling and clean-air advocacy by neighborhoods whose residents weren’t waiting on government to take the lead.
Male drum major first in 40 years at Longview High School

Male drum major first in 40 years at Longview High School

For decades, the Big Green Marching Machine has been led by women. But in the fall, Garrett Littlejohn will make a mark in Lobo history when he becomes Longview High School’s first male drum major in 40 years.
Lee beats Longview

Lee beats Longview

Jimmy Carter writes for the Longview News-Journal. Lee beat Longview in a big district matchup.
Thousands take in sights, sounds of Longview PRCA rodeo

Thousands take in sights, sounds of Longview PRCA rodeo

As the sun went down Saturday, the lights came up at the city’s rodeo arena and the 23rd Longview PRCA Rodeo.
Thousands take in sights, sounds of Longview PRCA rodeo

Thousands take in sights, sounds of Longview PRCA rodeo

As the sun went down Saturday, the lights came up at the city’s rodeo arena and the 23rd Longview PRCA Rodeo.
Gregg County commissioners to discuss downtown parking dilemma

Gregg County commissioners to discuss downtown parking dilemma

Gregg County commissioners will begin opening arguments today on a question that’s puzzled jurors in Longview for years — where to park.
Safety lapses at East Texas Regional Airport lead to federal fine

Safety lapses at East Texas Regional Airport lead to federal fine

A $44,000 fine paid by Gregg County in February wrapped up a 19-month federal investigation into safety deficiencies identified at East Texas Regional Airport by FAA inspectors in August 2011.
Christina Nelson: Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week

Christina Nelson: Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week

Meet our Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week, Christina Nelson, track star from Pine Tree High School. Nelson is one of the best cross country runners in East Texas.
Witnesses say victim dared suspect before being shot near Longview park

Witnesses say victim dared suspect before being shot near Longview park

Two witnesses to the Sunday shooting death of a Longview man told police that alcohol, an argument and an apparent dare led to him being felled by as many as eight shots near a city park.
Missing Longview puppy has been found

Missing Longview puppy has been found

Continuing coverage on a puppy that was stolen from a pet store in longview on April 10, 2013. The nine-week-old Shih Tzu puppy, Spencer has been found.
Lobos’ Cabrera named 12-5A’s top goalkeeper

Lobos’ Cabrera named 12-5A’s top goalkeeper

Longview goalkeeper Miguel Cabrera split time with Tyler Vincent for the last two years. Vincent won district Goalkeeper of the Year honors last year. This season was Cabrera’s turn.