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ETX man arrested for holding girlfriend against her will

ETX man arrested for holding girlfriend against her will

A Texarkana man is in jail after holding his girlfriend against her will for several hours on Tuesday morning.
Lengthy sentences affirmed for 2 ETX men

Lengthy sentences affirmed for 2 ETX men

A pair of hefty sentences was affirmed last week by two Texas Courts of Appeals. The convictions of George Wayne Smith and Samuel DeWayne Colbert, both of Henderson County, were affirmed after both appealed their convictions.
Longview’s Historic Preservation Commission locks down goals

Longview’s Historic Preservation Commission locks down goals

Longview’s Historic Preservation Commission has completed one of the final steps needed to apply for state recognition for its preservation efforts; however, the last major step, the designation of local historical landmarks, still might
Vista College to honor 5 outstanding graduates from Longview campus

Vista College to honor 5 outstanding graduates from Longview campus

Five graduates from the Vista College Longview Campus will be honored with prestigious Vista College awards at commencement ceremonies.
Longview PD hosts Child ID Program at mall

Longview PD hosts Child ID Program at mall

The Longview Police Department will hosts its Child ID Program from 6 to 8 p.m., today at the Longview Mall.
Carolee Musick set to become head volleyball coach at Pine Tree

Carolee Musick set to become head volleyball coach at Pine Tree

Set to become just the fourth volleyball coach in Pine Tree history, Carolee Musick will take the helm with high expectations. Expectations, she said, that she is ready to face in her new position.
UTHNE: Director of case management promoted, 20-year employees honored

UTHNE: Director of case management promoted, 20-year employees honored

Carol Henson, MS, RN, has been promoted to administrative director of Primary Care Services at UT Health Northeast. In addition, three employees recently were recognized for their 20 years of service.
Carter BloodCare donors save lives and enjoy Texas Rangers baseball in June

Carter BloodCare donors save lives and enjoy Texas Rangers baseball in June

Carter BloodCare is offering blood donors the chance to unwind and watch a Texas Rangers baseball game.
Longview ISD approves district-wide pay hike

Longview ISD approves district-wide pay hike

The district’s Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously approved ending a two-year salary freeze, effectively restoring scheduled salary steps in their entirety. The vote was 6-0, with Trustee Dr. Mark Camp absent.
Big Tobacco back on TV with e-cigarette ads

Big Tobacco back on TV with e-cigarette ads

Big Tobacco is back on the airwaves. More than four decades on from the federal ban on cigarette ads for radio and television, some of the nation's major tobacco producers are back on TV with spots featuring e-cigarettes.
Mostly Sunny and Very Warm Again Today

Mostly Sunny and Very Warm Again Today

TODAY: Mostly sunny. High 94. Winds SSW 5-10 mph. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows near 74. Highs near 95. Winds SW 5-10 mph. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Low 75. High 96. Winds SSW 5-10 mph.

Jacksonville mayoral run-off election is heating up

The mayoral race in Jacksonville has been making news across East Texas, and it has led to a run-off vote between current mayor Kenneth Melvin, and local restaurant owner Rob Gowin.
Adrian Peterson holding camp in Tyler

Adrian Peterson holding camp in Tyler

NFL MVP Adrian Peterson will be in East Texas this weekend. He will be holding a youth football camp at Tyler's Lindsey park Saturday.

Is saving 70% of your pre-retirement income even possible?

It's hard enough to save money as it is. Reports say, Americans should be putting more money into retirement. More than half of their pre-retirement income just to live comfortably.