East Texas State Fair Rodeo nominee for top five in the nation Big news, East Texas! The East Texas State Fair celebrated its first annual opening weekend in September 2025 and is named as a top-five nominee for best medium rodeo in the nation. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is set to honor rodeo […]
Longview’s Lobo Band marches into history – AGAIN! The legendary Big Green Marching Machine of Longview High School has done it again — earning a Division I (Superior) rating at the UIL Region 21 Marching Contest, marking an astounding 76th consecutive year of first division honors. The achievement came at the end of a marathon […]
Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com The recent UT Tyler announcement and ribbon cutting was a significant event marking the opening of a new building at the Longview campus and the official announcement of a new Physician Assistant (PA) program. The gathering brought together university leadership, state legislators, local officials, faculty, students, and community members to celebrate […]
Status Update: Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant Repairs continue at the Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant after multiple critical equipment failures and flooding in the filter pipe gallery last week. While those repairs are underway, the Golden Road Water Treatment Plant continues to provide water for all of Tyler. Water remains safe and reliable, but […]
The City of Longview is updating its sanitation collection schedule to help reduce contamination of recycling loads, increase efficiency, and expand the types of materials that can be recycled. The changes will go into effect on Monday, November 3, 2025. The new program separates the collection of trash and recycling, with recycling now being collected […]
By Mechelle Agbanyi Mills These government impostor scams aim to scare people into sending money or revealing sensitive data. Scammers impersonate well-known agencies and use fear tactics to press victims to take action. In an era where digital communication makes it easier than ever for scammers to disguise themselves, many Americans continue to fall victim […]
