Longview Times

After 2-year delay, work finally begins on trio of Longview parks projects

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 29, 2020

Construction will begin on three parks in Longview soon, two years after improvement plans were designed.

East Texas unemployment slightly lower than state's average

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 25, 2020

The state's unemployment rate rose to 8.3% in September, but the East Texas region is lower at 7.9%, according to data from the Texas Labor Market Information.

Gladewater Economic Development Corp. offers new round of funding to small businesses in need

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 14, 2020

The Gladewater Economic Development Corp. Utility Support and Promotional Advertising Program provided checks for financial assistance for small businesses that were affected by COVID-19.

Unemployment hits 12.3% in Longview area, according to state report

By Kyla Asbury | May 30, 2020

The Texas Workforce Commission reported unemployment in three area counties was three times higher last month that it was in February due to COVID-19.

Doctors at Good Shepherd Medical Center create letters, cards for nursing home residents

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 23, 2020

Internal medicine residents at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview created cards and letters to send to nursing home residents who are unable to have visitors due to COVID-19.