This is a see something, say something situation. ETR Staff Report According to Longview Police Department (LPD) on June 22, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Longview Police Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle that appeared to have been involved in a crash. When officers attempted to contact […]
ETR Staff Report The City of Longview is continuing to monitor this weekend’s incoming weather and has the following updates regarding City services and events: Note: Sanitation and recycling currently plan to operate on regular schedule, but will monitor road conditions and will update if necessary. Public safety personnel, public works, and community partners, including […]
Texas goes all-in, opens war-chest, funds Sheriffs By Joycelyne Fadojutimi In a Fort Worth courtroom buzzing with law enforcement leaders, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock delivered a clear message: Texas is putting muscle behind the badge. Standing alongside Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn and County Judge Tim O’Hare, Hancock announced that the Sheriff Immigration Law […]
Legislation Would Make Illegal Aliens Who Drive Drunk Aggravated Felons & Subject to Stiff Criminal Penalties for Illegally Reentering the U.S. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), John Kennedy (R-LA), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), James Lankford (R-OK), and […]
ETR staff report Colten Parsell has been named the new Smith County Animal Control Supervisor. “I wanted this role because animal control is a direct service to the community. It should be about helping people, protecting our animals and supporting the officers who are out there doing difficult work every day,” he said. “I hope […]
The Longview City Council approved two major initiatives during their Thursday, Oct. 23, City Council Meeting designed to enhance community care and strengthen the city’s first response to residents in need. The approvals include accepting a grant to fund two new police officers specializing in outreach and a partnership to embed mental health professionals with […]
