Longview News-Journal

News, sports, features and commentary from Longview and across East Texas. Know of a story we should be covering? Tweet us or email [email protected].

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It was a caravan of costumed characters Monday as Christus Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Longview held its drive-thru trick-or-treat event. https://t.co/RB2E2vlnDr

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Gregg County commissioners approved four grants Monday for local nonprofit organizations. https://t.co/GRnGckidlC

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A look at marriages that were ended in Gregg County Civil Court the week of Oct. 9. https://t.co/qirblnH99n

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It’s conventionally said that only two things are truly unavoidable, and I’m not writing today about taxes. https://t.co/z6t9s5lDQs

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A recent cold front has ushered in the coolest temperatures the area has seen in months, said Ryan Knapp, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Shreveport. https://t.co/ciLPka3DZK

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Here’s a look at commercial and large residential building permits issued by the city of Longview or applied for from Oct. 13-20: https://t.co/lYRMrIAIvy

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Three established Longview churches and one that’s new to the area have swapped properties in what clergy say is a strong sign of church unity. https://t.co/SsMDqPAM14

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QUESTION: When I looked online, I saw that the Wichita, Tawakoni, Kitsai and Caddo Indians had once settled in the East Texas area. There was no mention of the Cherokee Indians. https://t.co/uWxx2CZBZk

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Here’s a look at the roads you might want to avoid this week. https://t.co/IIP1wgxgQ2

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Who won? Who lost? Results of cases in Gregg County's civil courts for the week of Oct. 16. https://t.co/XJg6tbofF8

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A look at who filed suit against whom in Gregg County civil court the week of Oct. 16 and what type of case it was. https://t.co/0MbNaPHxV0

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The latest news on new hires, job changes, promotions, awards and more among Longview-area businesses https://t.co/wFo4yn4Uvi

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Longview Mayor Andy Mack will be recognized Nov. 29 with the Distinguished Citizen Good Turn Award from the East Texas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. https://t.co/4GK4bTn1FL

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For the past eight years, Longview’s animal facility off H.G. Mosley Parkway has put on a themed Halloween bash complete with a pet costume contest and games. This year's theme was "The Nightmare Before Christmas.” https://t.co/jCBnPJSmAZ

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A list of couples that congratulations are in order for. https://t.co/12Iad8amti

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KILGORE - The No. 3 ranked Kilgore College Rangers guaranteed themselves a playoff game - at home - with a convincing 55-18 win over No. 11 ranked Tyler Junior College in the 131st renewal of junior college football's biggest rivalry on Saturday at … https://t.co/JVi1czKFxx

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The reservoir, which would be on the main stem of the Sulphur River in Red River and Titus counties, is part of a controversial, decades-long struggle to secure water supplies into the next century for the Dallas-Fort Worth region. https://t.co/tEoSg4P2jG

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Water is the essence of life as we know it. Without it, life cannot exist. Jesus knew this when He spoke about water. https://t.co/Pe9OgzbeFY

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I think it’s important to say you’re sorry when you’re wrong — or a jerk — even if it wasn’t an intentional act. That said, and with Halloween arriving next week, I realize I’ve been a jerk about the holiday and want to beg for forgiveness. https://t.co/P9wQJv7fwz

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Dear Neil: I question your response to the person with an issue with his St. Augustine lawn. https://t.co/dkdiBmHywd