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Longview's Alley Fest Is This Weekend

Lucky Larry — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:02:48 +0000

Alley Fest in Longview is the premiere event for the city and the celebration of the arts will be taking place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 10th-12th). Alley Fest is a three day event that takes over the streets of historic downtown Longview with the emphasis on Alley Art, the Alley Run and Kids [...]

Survey Labels Longview as the 'Angriest City in America' [POLL]

Lucky Larry — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:14:51 +0000

When luring new businesses to a metropolitan area, being labeled as the country’s “angriest city in America” is a label the local Chamber of Commerce would like to shy away from. Apparently Longview will have to do something to change its image because it has received that label, “angriest city in America,” thanks to a [...]

Cracker Barrel Expected To Open In Longview

Lucky Larry — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:15:50 +0000

The City of Longview is doing what they can to attract businesses to move in on the south side of the city along the I-20 corridor. A special task force was created to accomplish this new development is apparently working because task force member Brad Tidwell has stated that Cracker Barrel coming to Longview was [...]

Lobo Stadium To Get Upgrades Thanks To LISD Board Approval

Lucky Larry — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:06:25 +0000

Longview ISD will be spending nearly $3 million dollars on renovations to the athletic complex at Longview High School. The board of trustees unanimously approved the measure that would see improvements to Lobo Stadium and to both the baseball and softball fields. According to the Longview News Journal, LISD’s general fund will be paying for [...]

The Best Golf Courses in Tyler + Longview to Try Out

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:05:13 +0000

Golfing has been a great pass time for for many years. For sport, fun, business, or relaxation, playing golf is an important part of our East Texas society. If you are new to the game, or looking for a new course to hit, where do you go around here? Well, there are a lot of places to try out.

Qualify To Win Matchbox Twenty Tickets By Sending Mix 93-1 A Text

Lucky Larry — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:30:34 +0000

Mix 93-1 and LeTourneau University welcome Matchbox Twenty to the Belcher Center on Saturday, February 2nd and now Mix 93-1 and Telco Plus Credit Union are giving you the opportunity to win tickets to this SOLD OUT show in Longview!

Longview Church Remembers Newtown Victims

Jen Austin — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:00:56 +0000

Many images are imprinted on our minds after the Newtown, Connecticut shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary, but perhaps one of the most impressive and peaceful images is that of the 26 wooden angels that were erected on a hillside, in memory of the twenty students and six adults that were shot and killed December 14th.

One Longview church has put up a display of their own to honor the Newtown victims.

A White Christmas — Reasons Why it May Be Better We May Not Have One [VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:08:21 +0000

This Christmas will not be a white Christmas for East Texans. Some people may be sad for this. With all that comes with snow, this might be a blessing. Watch these hilarious videos to feel a little better about our 60 degree Christmas. Sure, the dream Christmas eve with snow outside and the fire place [...]

Longview Restaurant Patrons Burst Into Song

Jen Austin — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:06:28 +0000

We’ve heard of flash mobs, that pop up suddenly in public places and dance. Now perhaps East Texas is starting a new trend of song mobs. Those eating dinner inside a Longview Restaurant Saturday night sang a Christmas song together. It’s been on Facebook, and KLTV 7 put the video on their website. One person [...]

Phillip Phillips Releases New Single and Joins Matchbox Twenty Show In Longview [AUDIO]

Lucky Larry — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:03:49 +0000

Phillip Phillips has been on top of the charts lately with his debut hit “Home” and he’s looking to follow that success up with his second single “Gone, Gone, Gone”. The follow up single has a similar sound to his current in the fact that is has sing along lyrics, an acoustic guitar and drum [...]

Small Business Saturday is Way to Help Mom and Pop Shops

Jen Austin — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:30:27 +0000

American Express posted this Youtube Video about ways to support small, independent retailers, and it's been viewed more than 5 million times.

Black Friday may be winding down, but the shopping continues this weekend. Tomorrow, shoppers will head out to support independent retailers in East Texas on Small Business Saturday.

The Tyler Small Business Development Center says on their Facebook page that Small Business Saturday is the day we celebrate the Shop Small movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S.

What Tyler, Longview and other area business will you support?

Zombies Will Invade East Texas This Weekend

Lucky Larry — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:31:10 +0000

When it comes to zombies, Mix 93-1′s Lisa Thomas is the biggest fan! She was stoked when she told me about the zombie walk that is coming to Longview Saturday but at the same time bummed because she can’t attend. Lisa is a huge fan of The Walking Dead on AMC and so is Amy [...]

Matchbox Twenty is Coming to Longview in February [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:01:59 +0000

Mix 93-1 and LeTourneau University present Matchbox Twenty in concert at the Belcher Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 2nd. The just announced tour is in support of the bands' latest album, North, which debuted at number one the first week of its release and spawned the hit "She's So Mean" and their latest release "Overjoyed".

With Veterans Day Sunday, Events Held Through the Weekend

Jen Austin — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:12:01 +0000

Perhaps your neighbors have flags flying on the front of their house right now. Mine do. I've noticed the flags flying at some East Texas businesses that don't normally have them out too.

With Veterans Day on Sunday several events are being held today at area high schools, including programs at Kilgore ISD, Hallsville ISD, Pine Tree ISD, and Spring Hill ISD. Schools are having programs, and in some cases incorporating the ceremonies into high school football games tonight. What else is happening?

Longview ISD To Honor Veterans Saturday Night

Lucky Larry — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:02:28 +0000

For the past 30 years Longview ISD has honored veterans and active military members with a special ceremony and the tradition will continue Saturday evening with a special event at Lobo Stadium. The event will feature marching band along with a fireworks show. Longview ISD Superintendent Dr. Wilcox says, “We love our veterans and this [...]

Things To Do This Weekend In East Texas

Lucky Larry — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:03:51 +0000

The weekend is finally here, so what are you going to be doing this weekend? If you’re not sure what all’s happening around East Texas this weekend, I’ve came up with a few options for you to consider! You can choose from music, movies and watching firefighters compete in a grueling challenge! Here are just [...]

Power Outage Forces one Longview School to Cancel Classes Monday

Dave Goldman — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:16:50 +0000

Weekend Storms have forced one East Texas School to cancel classes today. JL Everhart elementary classes in Longview are cancelled for today because there is still no electricity due to weekend storms. And as a result City of Longview officials report that Loop 281 is closed between Hollybrook Drive and Tryon Road this morning.

East Texas Animal Shelter in Dire Need of Adopters

Jen Austin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:00:04 +0000

The Longview Animal Shelter is at capacity, if not over, and that means the animals could use our help. Do you have room in your home?

I've got two miniature schnauzers now, and at one point we had four of them. The more the merrier!

Operation Save the Animals is a task force in Longview that has been given 90 days to come up with a plan for the City of Longview to build a new animal shelter. As it stands now, animals are being put down because the current shelter is overcrowded.

Longview Man Arrested on Drug and Child Endangerment Charges

Dave Goldman — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:58:21 +0000

Stephen Cannada, 38, was arrested after police spotted two small children left in a vehicle at a Longview motel, one child was holding an open can of beer. Officers searched Cannada’s vehicle and located suspected crack cocaine under the seat of the truck. Officers determined that Cannada had left the two small children in the [...]

Charm Night Out Tonight In Longview

Lucky Larry — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:03:29 +0000

It’s a great excuse for you ladies to get out of the house and leave the family behind for a few hours and just hang out with your friends and do what ladies do best, shop! Tonight is Charm Night Out at the Maude Cobb Activity Center in Longview. The event features more than 500 [...]