Pine Tree’s “The Pride” Marching Band Ranks Among Top 15 in Texas at UIL State
Story by Paula Jimenez LONGVIEW, TX — The Pine Tree High School Band, known as “The Pride,” celebrated a remarkable marching season with an outstanding performance at the UIL State Marching Championships, held at the AlamoDome in San Antonio. “It truly was a
Longview FFA student named national champion, honors brother’s legacy through service project
Longview, TX – Maggie Mayes, Longview High School alumna, made Longview FFA history as the chapter’s first-ever National Champion and fourth National Finalist, as well as the first student to be a two-time National Finalist. A quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson taped to
SHUTDOWN FALLOUT: FOOD CRISIS LOOMS
Mayor Kristin Ishihara calls for immediate community action, urges support Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR As the government shutdown continues to impact families across East Texas, local leaders and nonprofit organizations are sounding the alarm about a growing food crisis. During a
Longview High School’s Big Green Marching Machine earns silver at UIL State Military Marching Championship
Longview, TX – The Longview High School band, known as the Big Green Marching Machine, earned second place at the University Interscholastic League State Military Marching Band Championship at McLane Stadium in Waco. The silver medal marks the band’s fourth consecutive trip to
City Enhances Community Response with New POST Officers and Mental Health Resources
The Longview City Council approved two major initiatives during their Thursday, Oct. 23, City Council Meeting designed to enhance community care and strengthen the city’s first response to residents in need. The approvals include accepting a grant to fund two new police officers
City announces new recycling collection schedule
The City of Longview is updating its sanitation collection schedule to help reduce contamination of recycling loads, increase efficiency, and expand the types of materials that can be recycled. The changes will go into effect on Monday, November 3, 2025. The new program
The Women’s Center of East Texas Hosts 3rd Annual “Too Close To Home” Conference on October 14
Longview, TX – The Women’s Center of East Texas is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Too Close To Home: Uniting Against Violence conference, scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Maude Cobb Convention Center. This free
$23M FACILITY, $1.46M SAVED — THAT’S GOOD BUSINESS
Gregg County unveils new Downtown Parking Facility with office complex Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/infinitieplusmag.com After years of planning and construction, Gregg County has officially opened its new downtown Parking Facility and Office Complex—a project County Judge Bill Stoudt calls one of
UT Tyler Opens New Building at Longview Campus
Announces Launch of Physician Assistant Program The University of Texas at Tyler opened the new expansion to the Longview University Center and announced the launch of the first physician assistant program in East Texas. With the support of Texas Rep. Jay Dean, funding
School is back and so is the sickness: CHRISTUS Health offers tips for back-to-school illnesses
(EAST TEXAS) – As the school year settles into full swing, many classrooms are abuzz with sniffles, coughs, and rising sick days. Catherine Giordano, a pediatric nurse practitioner with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Tyler, said the rise in illnesses among school-aged children is
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