Longview (Texas)
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Longview posts lowest April jobless rate in 30 years
news-journal.com 2 hrs ago 13 related
By MIKE ELSWICK Longview News-Journal The Longview area economy in April recorded the lowest unemployment rate for that month in about 30 years, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. The three-county Longview Metropolitan Statistical Area has created about 2,700 jobs in the past year and...
Heavy rain swamps area roads
news-journal.com May 15, 2008
Nearly 3 inches fall at Longview airport FROM STAFF REPORTS Heavy rains wreaked havoc on area roads and in nine homes Monday, but there were no major injuries reported as a result. According to the National Weather Service, more than 5 inches of rain pummeled Longview during a 24 hours, ending 7...
Eastman Chemical Recognized for Energy Efficiency Practices
azom.com May 13, 2008 1 related
For the 15th consecutive year, every year since the program began, Eastman Chemical Company earned energy efficiency awards from the American Chemistry Council (ACC). As part of the Responsible Care® program, the ACC honors specific projects that have achieved distinction in reducing energy...
Post office provisions: Area residents throw in for annual USPS food drive
news-journal.com May 11, 2008 11 related
Local residents and letter carriers participated Saturday in the nation's largest annual single-day food drive, according to the U.S. Postal Service. ... Postal carrier David Hitt collects food on his route Saturday during the 15th annual food drive held by postal...
Keeping track of history
news-journal.com May 11, 2008
MARSHALL — As government officials thanked Amtrak Passenger Services Superintendent Joy Smith on Saturday for her passenger rail support, she directed the Marshall Depot crowd to three young children clutching their father. ... East Texas Council of Governments Director...
Allegheny General's COO Resigns
redorbit.com May 10, 2008
Allegheny General Hospital announced today that its chief operating officer has resigned effective June 10. Edward Banos has accepted a position as president and chief executive officer of the Good Shepherd Health System in Longview, Texas, according to Allegheny General officials.
Writer's seen lot of change in past 80 years
news-journal.com May 10, 2008
Rosa Richkie Lamb has seen some changes take place since she wrote "The History of Gregg County and Longview" in May 1928. ... When I wrote that, there were only four- or five-thousand people in Longview," said Mrs. Lamb, 97, who was a high school senior when she wrote...
Friday, May 9
news-journal.com May 9, 2008
Membership required. Sponsored by Legacy Hospice. 1090 OES, Pine Tree chapter, fish fry fundraiser, 11 a.m. Saturday, Pine Tree Masonic Lodge, 2709 Pine Tree Road, Longview. East Texas datebook appears in the Longview News-Journal Tuesday through Sunday. Items should be...
TX: Needle-exchange program hits roadblock
drugpolicycentral.com May 8, 2008 25 related
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City sales tax for school would be illegal, unfair
news-journal.com May 8, 2008
QUESTION: About the LISD school bond, wouldn't it be better to raise city sales taxes instead of putting all the burden on property owners? At least everyone would be paying their fair share, especially since a large percentage of students are not property owners.