Local News for Longview, Texas

‘To have somebody with so little still be so caring’: ET students volunteer at Longview’s Homeless Resource Day

Local students stepped up to help Longview’s homeless population during Thursday’s Homeless Resource Day at the Longview Exhibit Building. Read the article on news-journal.com READ MORE.

More resources, volunteers bolster bustling Homeless Resource Day in Longview

For the first time ever, three annual events – Homeless Resource Day, the Point-in-Time homeless census and Veterans Stand Down – were combined into one day at one central location. Read the article on news-journal.com READ MORE.

WEBXTRA: Longview hosts Homeless Resource Day

In an effort to put a lot of ways to get help under one roof, the City of Longview hosted its Homeless Resource Day at the exhibition center at the Gregg County Fairgrounds on Thursday. In an effort to put a lot of ways to get help under one roof, the City of Longview hosted READ MORE.

District 1 Town Meeting scheduled for Feb. 11

Join District 1 Councilman Ed Moore for a Town Meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Pine Tree Community Center, 1701 Pine Tree Rd. in Longview. Read the article on longviewtexas.gov READ MORE.

Longview, Texas – Government: What a great day …

What a great day in Longview! The third annual Homeless Resource Day brought together an army of volunteers so those experiencing homelessness could find / enroll in / receive services that would otherwise take months to secure! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Digital Drop In – Tech Help

Event date: January 27, 2020 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:Do you have a smart device that you’re not too sure how to operate? Are you interested in downloading eAudiobooks and eBooks, but don’t know where to access those?Want to learn more about database access, and digital tools READ MORE.

UKC Dog Show

Event date: February 2, 2020 Event Time: 07:00 AM – 07:00 PMLocation: 1123 Jaycee Dr.Longview, TX 75604 Read the article on longviewtexas.gov READ MORE.

Computer Class: Word Basics I

Event date: January 29, 2020 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 01:30 PMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:This class is designed as an introduction to word processing using Word. Students will learn the basic tools of Word & practice selecting, modifying text, cutting & pasting text. Students will also practice opening & saving a document. READ MORE.

Social Security and Estate Planning Lecture

Event date: February 4, 2020 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PMLocation: 100 Grand Blvd.Maude Cobb Convention CenterLongview, TX 75604 Read the article on longviewtexas.gov READ MORE.

Music & Movement

Event date: January 27, 2020 Event Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:Children ages 0-5, along with their caregivers, join us every Monday at 10:30 AM for early exposure to music! Have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting with our new instruments! Program lasts about 30 minutes. READ MORE.

Tutoring Tuesdays

Event date: January 28, 2020 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:FREE tutoring for ages 5-13 every Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM! If your child is struggling with their homework or understanding what they are doing in class, just bring your child’s homework, along with any detailed READ MORE.

Family Game Night

Event date: January 30, 2020 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 08:30 PMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:Join us on Thursday for Family Game Night! Open to families of all ages, bring everyone in for fun with classic games such as Monopoly, Twister, Life, UNO, puzzles, and more! Games provided. Thursdays from 6:00 PM – READ MORE.

LEGOs

Event date: February 1, 2020 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:Join us every Saturday morning from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for LEGOs @ the Library! Children of all ages are welcome to build! Larger Duplo bricks are provided for toddlers. At the end of each session, everyone’s READ MORE.

True Crime Crew: Charles Manson

Event date: January 30, 2020 Event Time: 06:30 PM – 08:30 PMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:True Crime Crew will meet on Thursday, January 30, 6:30 PM for it’s winter session. A perfect club for all lovers of mystery, suspense, and true crime! This month’s topic will be about Charles Manson, his cult followers READ MORE.

Longview 150 – “Portraits of our Past” Exhibit Opens

Event date: February 4, 2020 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 214 N. Fredonia StreetLongview, TX 75601Description:The Gregg County Historical Museum will present the “Portraits of our Past” exhibit in conjunction with the City of Longview’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. Read the article on longviewtexas.gov READ MORE.

Family Game Night

Event date: January 23, 2020 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 08:30 PMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:Join us on Thursday for Family Game Night! Open to families of all ages, bring everyone in for fun with classic games such as Monopoly, Twister, Life, UNO, puzzles, and more! Games provided. Thursdays from 6:00 PM – READ MORE.

Longview 150 Stories Podcast Recording

Event date: January 28, 2020 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:To help celebrate Longview’s 150 Year Sesquicentennial, the Library will be recording patron memories to digitize and put onto our Longview 150 Stories Podcast! These memories will be available online throughout the Sesquicentennial for everyone to enjoy. Head READ MORE.

Longview 150 Stories Podcast Recording

Event date: January 31, 2020 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:To help celebrate Longview’s 150 Year Sesquicentennial, the Library will be recording patron memories to digitize and put onto our Longview 150 Stories Podcast! These memories will be available online throughout the Sesquicentennial for everyone to enjoy. Head READ MORE.

Digital Drop In – Tech Help

Event date: January 24, 2020 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 222 W. Cotton St.Longview, TX 75601Description:Do you have a smart device that you’re not too sure how to operate? Are you interested in downloading eAudiobooks and eBooks, but don’t know where to access those?Want to learn more about database access, and digital tools READ MORE.

Longview 150 – Pleasant Hill Quilting Group

Event date: January 25, 2020 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PMLocation: 400 N. Fredonia StreetLongview, TX 75601Description:The Longview NAACP is sponsoring an exhibit of the The Pleasant Hill Quilting Group.For more information about #Longview150, visit LongviewTexas.gov/150.For #Longview150 events and celebrations, visit LongviewTexas.gov/3580/Events-and-Celebrations. Read the article on longviewtexas.gov READ MORE.