Tag Archive: train

Jun 18

Fire Academy debuts new training equipment

The Kilgore College Fire Academy will demonstrate new training equipment and a liquid petroleum gas tank next month. The tank was generously donated and installed by Kilgore’s Martin Gas. A live fire training demonstration using the new equipment is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the KC Fire Academy Training Grounds, located at …

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May 03

Longview recognizes history as train town

In coordination with Union Pacific Railroad, a presentation will be held to recognize Longview as a “Train Town USA” city. The ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Longview Train Depot, 903 Pacific Avenue. The celebration is part of Union Pacific’s 150th Anniversary. Longview’s history is directly tied to the …

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Apr 18

Business Expo to trumpet opportunity, learning

Longview will host just one all-inclusive business expo this year. The grand business event is slated to take place at the Maude Cobb Convention Center on April 30 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. More than 80 companies are expected to showcase their goods and services. The Chamber of Commerce is inviting business professionals to avail …

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May 04

National Train Day approaching

On 7 May Longview will be among cities nationwide celebrating 142 years of transcontinental rail service.  It is also AMTRAK’s 40th anniversary. Local Train Day activities will be held 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday the seventh at the AMTRAK Passenger Rail Station at 905 Pacific Avenue. These festivities will be in conjunction with the comings …

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