Longview

Longview voters might toughen candidate requirements

Longview voters will decide May 11 whether to charge a filing fee to run for office and if residency requirements will be toughened.

Jack Stallard talks about the opening of Longview Spring Football

Longview, TX (KETK)  He's the Sports Editor of the Longview News-Journal. Jack Stallard talked with KETK Sports Director Danny Elzner about the start of spring football for the Longview Lobos.

Lobos' Hasty picks up first offer

Jimmy Carter writes for the Longview News-Journal. He's got the latest on recruiting in Lobo land.

Lobos relying on new faces in spring

Longview has a lot of holes to try to fill as spring football practice starts today.

Alcohol propositions await voters in Longview, Tatum

Longview and Tatum voters will decide May 11 whether beer and wine can be sold throughout their cities.

Longview High School student artwork set for auction

Just a day after senior Dervares Hayter’s work was shown during ArtWalk, a buyer called Longview High School wanting to know how he could buy the piece.

Damaged Longview overpass still closed; safety in question

A busy South Longview overpass damaged by a fiery crash early Monday is likely to remain closed through the end of the week as officials await recommendations from state bridge inspectors on whether the structure is safe.

Auditor: Gregg County in good fiscal shape

An independent financial auditor reported to Gregg County commissioners Monday the county used sound bookkeeping in managing its $24.3 million budget in 2012.

New Executive Director at the Humane Society of Northeast Texas

The Board of Directors of the Humane Society of Northeast Texas (HSNTX) is pleased to announce they have hired Mr. Scott Holloway as Executive Director.

Report: Water quality is healthy in river supplying drinking water to Longview, Kilgore

On Tuesday, the Sabine River Authority staff reported overall quality is healthy in the river supplying drinking water to Longview, Kilgore and other Northeast Texas cities.

Longview Mall to host carnival

Longview-area residents are invited to have some fun with food, family and friends at the Evans United Shows Carnival starting Wednesday, May 1 through Sunday, May 4 in Longview Mall parking lot.

Longview Humane Society hires new director

The Humane Society of Northeast Texas said Monday it has a new executive director.

Plan for courthouse parking shifts into drive

Gregg County commissioners agreed Monday to seek an expert to study the need for more public parking at the courthouse.

Fiery I-20 wreck closes overpass

A South Longview overpass was to remain closed today after a tractor-trailer crashed under it and burst into flames early Monday.