Joe Biden Makes Cabinet Appointments
President-Elect Joe Biden Makes Cabinet Appointments NNPA NEWSWIIRE — Alejandro Mayorkas, a former Deputy Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, will become the first Latino and immigrant nominated to serve as the Department of Homeland Security Secretary. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA
Council Approves $23.9 Million Contract for Voter-Approved Police Station
For construction projects such as the police station, the City of Longview is required to accept the lowest bid and not consider whether a company is local. The $23.9 million contract is about 14.6% or about $4 million below the allocated construction budget
Commissioner Shannon Brown Arrested
AG Paxton Announces Joint Prosecution of Gregg County Organized Election Fraud in Mail-In Balloting Scheme AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that authorities arrested Gregg County Commissioner Shannon Brown, Marlena Jackson, Charlie Burns, and DeWayne Ward on charges in connection with an organized vote harvesting
Longview Athletics Releases Ticket Procedures for 2020 Season
Longview Athletics has released the following procedures for Lobo Football tickets for the 2020 season. All tickets will be purchased for the current game week. Performer Tickets: Football, Band, Cheer, ROTC, Viewettes performers for that week will receive two tickets performer. Coaches and
Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation To Expand Hospital Capacity In Four Additional Texas Counties
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces, and Webb counties to help ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients in these communities. This proclamation amends the Governor’s previous Executive Order to include
The Longview Chamber Partners With The U.S. Chamber To Launch A National Initiative On Inequality Of Opportunity
The Longview Chamber is proud to announce they are partnering with The U.S. Chamber of Commerce to host a national townhall on June 25th as part of an ongoing initiative to address inequality of opportunity through education, employment, entrepreneurship, and criminal justice reform.
Cornyn Speaks With Floyd Family, Calls For Bipartisan Reforms
‘Earlier today I was able to speak to the family of George Floyd and do just that: listen. They have gone through unimaginable pain over these last two weeks, and I told them I’m committed to making sure that George Floyd receives justice.’
George Floyd: Rally Condemns Racism, Seeks Justice
“There is never the right time to do the wrong thing.” -Police Officer and Pastor LaDarian Brown by Joycelyne Fadojutimi The theme of the recent prayer rally is found in Micah 6:8, which reads, “He has shown you, oh man, what is good
Cornyn: Coronavirus Relief Program For Texas Farmers, Ranchers, And Producers Accepting Applications
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that Texas agricultural producers who have suffered losses due to the coronavirus pandemic may now apply for assistance from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to America’s
COVID-Safe Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it crystal clear just how much communities rely on their local hospitals and also how much we rely on you. During the past few weeks, we’ve felt an outpouring of support and we are grateful to everyone who
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