Apr 04
Childhood obesity has become a major problem. Children continue to get increase as the years go by. According to the National Institutes of Health, (NIH) childhood overweight and obesity has reached epidemic proportions tripling between 1970 and 2004. Children have gotten so overweight or obese that several concerned organizations like NFL PLAY 60 and …
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Mar 15
The emotions were mixed. There was both joy and sadness as co-workers trouped in for Darlynn Jones retirement party. The guests ranged in rank from former State Representative Tommy Merritt to several judges, and her co-wrokers. Darlynn Jones did not know she had so many friends and co-workers who cared about her. The surprise retirement …
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Jan 24
The Gregg County Historical Museum personnel, volunteers, board members, community members and AT&T executives were delighted to unveil the cover of the new Greater Longview AT&T Real Yellow Pages directory featuring the Everett Building, home to the Gregg County Historical Museum. Tammy Cromer-Campbell took the cover photo, which highlights the structure’s rounded bay and recessed …
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Sep 30
Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt was recently honored by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Gregg and Harrison counties. Stoudt graduated from Georgia State University with a business administration degree before moving to Longview. He is a 40-year resident of Longview and an experienced, successful businessman. He is happily married to Suzanne, a teacher in Longview …
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May 31
U.S. Senator John Cornyn recently made several stops while touring East Texas. He visited Tyler’s East Texas Food Bank Community Garden Project in honor of its first anniversary and second harvest. He commended the innovative project and its expert coordination by community partners, including local residents who have donated land and supplies, the Smith County …
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