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Longview MLK overpass could see repairs soon

Longview MLK overpass could see repairs soon

Work could start soon on a closed South Longview overpass that was damaged when a tractor-trailer wrecked underneath it and burst into flames.
Longview ranks as America's "angriest" city in survey

Longview ranks as America's "angriest" city in survey

A recent Gallup/Healthways survey ranks the city of Longview as America's "angriest city."
Longview Compost Site Closed this Wednesday

Longview Compost Site Closed this Wednesday

On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 the City of Longview Compost Site will be closed due to road construction on West Loop 281. Access to the compost site will be blocked during that time. The site will reopen the following day, Thursday, May 9.
LETU Baja Team Takes 5th overall out of 100 in SAE competition

LETU Baja Team Takes 5th overall out of 100 in SAE competition

LeTourneau University engineering students recently won fifth place overall among over 100 teams in the national Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2013 Baja Team competition in Cookeville, Tenn., with their “Renegade Racing” baj
GSMC opens new urology practice, welcomes new reconstructive surgeon

GSMC opens new urology practice, welcomes new reconstructive surgeon

Nationally renowned urologist Dr. Charles Secrest joined Good Shepherd Medical Associates on May 1 and will offer the East Texas community a level of urology care never before available in our region.
UPDATE: Women wanted for Longview credit card abuse arrested in Dallas

UPDATE: Women wanted for Longview credit card abuse arrested in Dallas

UPDATE (Monday, May 6th): Longview Police tell KETK that LaCrista Fountain and Candee Manzano have been arrested in Dallas.
New venue gives come-and-go feel to Cinco de Mayo celebration

New venue gives come-and-go feel to Cinco de Mayo celebration

After 16 years, Longview’s primary Cinco de Mayo celebration was given a new look — being held at the Longview Exhibit Building and kicking off early with a Friday night celebration at Heritage Plaza.
Pioneer students in LeTourneau University’s civil engineering program among Saturday graduates

Pioneer students in LeTourneau University’s civil engineering program among Saturday graduates

Hundreds of brand-new LeTourneau University graduates circled around with friends and family Saturday, hugging, laughing and crying on the lawn outside the Belcher Center.
Longview Police arrest trio after a drug bust

Longview Police arrest trio after a drug bust

Three Longview residents were arrested Thursday after police said they found methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and weapons inside a home in the 400 block of Gayle Street.
Castleberry steps up for Lobos in scrimmage

Castleberry steps up for Lobos in scrimmage

Jimmy Carter writes for the Longview News-Journal. He covered the Lobos' spring scrimmage.
Simpson’s suggestion helps sink water bill in Texas House

Simpson’s suggestion helps sink water bill in Texas House

Inspiration from a Longview Republican helped Democrats in Austin defeat a GOP proposal this week to use the state’s emergency reserves for major water projects.
Longview ISD Distinguished Alumni events set for May 10

Longview ISD Distinguished Alumni events set for May 10

Longview ISD on May 10 will honor three former students during the annual Distinguished Alumni ceremony and luncheon.

Lobos talk about first postseason since '08

Longview’s postseason plans came down the wire at the end of the 2013 regular season. But the Lobos prevailed, topping North Mesquite, 3-0, in a play-in game to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
Police: Longview man could be paralyzed after hit by vehicle driven by wife

Police: Longview man could be paralyzed after hit by vehicle driven by wife

Our partners at the Longview News-Journal report, a Longview man could be paralyzed after being hit by a car police said was driven by his wife.