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Texas hospital to close, lay off 94
Select Specialty Hospital in Longview, Texas, will close on or about June 30, resulting in the termination of 94 employees, Becker's has confirmed. "We hope to accomplish this closing with the least possible disruption to the lives of our employees and the community," the Eastern Texas facility wrote in a May 1 filing with the state.
High-flying thrills, rodeo action and more this weekend in East Texas
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas. Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament, 2 to 8 p.m., May 18, Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, Longview. Event benefits East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance. Tournament has two brackets: competitive and social backyard players. Team entry fee: $100 with guaranteed cash payout. Event also features music, food trucks, beer and raffle. Spectators have free admission. Information: www.etxalz.org .
WATCH: Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center’s Chris Kemper discusses grants from PetCo, MuttNation Foundation
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Chris Kemper with the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center joined us on East Texas Now on Thursday. The center just won two separate grants for a combined total of $18,000 going towards their ‘Spay It Forward’ campaign, which offers free or low-cost pet spay and neuter services to Gregg County residents. One grant was from PetCo Love, and the other was from Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation.
Suspect in Ron Horaney murder previously charged in criminal mischief case
LONGVIEW, Texas — In Gregg County court documents from 2015, Reza Kamali admitted he was angry at his ex-daughter-in-law but denied being the person who slit her tires multiple times over several years. Kamali, 87, is charged with arranging Ron Horaney's Memorial Day murder in 2016 at Horaney's home...
5 injured in Longview apartment complex shooting
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Longview Police Department said that one person was shot and four others were injured in a shooting at the Belaire Manor Apartments on Friday. Longview PD responded to the apartments at 1501 E. Young Street around 10:25 p.m. on Friday. According to a press release, “unknown actors” targeted one person […]
Longview ISD eclipse waiver approved by school board
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview ISD school board approved an attendance waiver on Monday night. The waiver was requested due to low student attendance on April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse. The waiver excuses any instructional days due to inclement weather, health, or safety-related issues from TEA funding calculations. Specifically, the attendance has to be at least 10 percent below last school year’s overall average attendance.
JOB ALERT: Valet Living in Longview needs a Trash Collector – Personal Truck Required – PT, Nights
Use your truck to transport trash bags collected from residents’ doorsteps to the onsite trash compactor at the apartment community (no large or bulk items, and no offsite driving or dumping). Take required photos (arrival, departure, tracking, non-compliance) using our company’s App during service. Enjoy working close to...
Longview finishes spring football with Green and White scrimmage
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — The Longview Lobos will have plenty of new faces on the field this coming football season, and on Monday, they took part in the annual Green and White spring scrimmage. The Lobos will open the regular season on Aug. 30, when they head to Lufkin to take on the rival Panthers.
HANDS ON A HARDBODY to be Presented at Marietta Theatre Company in June
1 Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET Tour; Full Dates Announced!. Marietta Theatre Company will present its second show of the 2024 season, "Hands on a Hardbody" which features 10 contestants, 1 truck, and the quest for the American dream. Inspired by a true story and infused with a fresh, roots-rock vibe, this musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, hard-fought contest where only one winner will drive away with a brand-new truck. The book is by Doug Wright, with music by Trey Anastasio (frontman for the famed jam-band, Phish) and Amanda Green, with lyrics by Amanda Green.
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