May 15
Willard believes the city is destined for a $690,686 surplus at the fiscal year’s end. By Jimmy Isaac Longview City Manager David Willard is predicting a nearly $700,000 surplus when the 2012 budget year ends, as better-than-hoped-for collection of late property taxes might make up for flattening sales tax revenue. “I really think we’re …
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Apr 17
By Jimmy Isaac Plans to build a 72-unit assisted living facility in Longview’s Wildwood neighborhood got a boost April 12, when the city council created a way for developers to secure lower interest rates. Council members unanimously founded the Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. at the behest of two developers with LV Medical Properties, LLC. …
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Apr 12
A paralyzed Gregg County woman has filed a lawsuit against Longview Transit after she said she suffered a head injury when her scooter tipped over and she fell out. Ethel Rene Allen filed suit against Longview Transit Management Inc. and its driver, Longview resident Ray Charles Bowie, on March 28 in federal court in Marshall. Longview Transit is …
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