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Longview, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Longview! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What big housing changes could reshape where Longview residents live next?
- How are Longview officials shielding your services from rising fuel prices?
- Police investigate teen shooting near Longview park; here’s what residents should know
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. City to consider plan to boost affordability, availability of Longview housing (news-journal.com) — Longview leaders are weighing a new housing plan after a detailed study found many residents are struggling with costs and want more options. Consultants recommend zoning updates, rehab programs, land banking and accessibility upgrades to expand affordable choices for renters, homeowners, seniors and people with disabilities. 
2. City, county, Longview Transit not feeling effects of higher fuel costs (news-journal.com) — Longview city, county and Longview Transit say higher fuel prices aren’t yet straining their budgets, thanks to bulk purchasing, conservative budgeting and new state aid. Residents may only see a small increase on sanitation fuel charges while the city also plans a new wholesale fuel station to better control long‑term costs.
3. Investigation opened following shooting near park in Longview (ketk.com) — Longview police are investigating after a teenager was shot near a park on Fair Street late Monday night, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. Officers are urging residents to respect the 11 p.m. park closing time and ask anyone with information to contact Longview PD or Gregg County Crime Stoppers.
4. Longview seeks sculpture artist to commemorate heroic hot air balloon rescue (ketk.com) — Longview is inviting artists to propose a metal “920 Tower Rescue” sculpture honoring firefighters who saved two hot air balloonists from a 920-foot cell tower in February. With a budget up to $25,000, the city wants designs featuring the tower and three firefighters, but no balloon imagery, and proposals are due June 15.
5. Rusk County Sheriff's Office releases identity of Gladewater man recovered from Lake Cherokee (kilgorenewsherald.com) — Longview Fire Department divers helped recover the body of 70-year-old Kenton Brandon of Gladewater after a multi-agency search at Lake Cherokee on Saturday. Rusk County authorities say the death remains under investigation, with no details yet on what happened, and are asking the public to give the grieving family privacy as local responders emphasize their ongoing water-rescue coordination.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My wife Jennifer and myself are Uber drivers.
In our spare time we're still giving rides to those who may not be able to afford a lyft or Uber to get you to your Dr's visit or grocery shopping… (Nextdoor Toler Area) - My 13 year old has decided that she wants to make extra income this summer.
If you need a last minute sitter, a night out, or a simple shopping trip without kids, message me. Her rate is $25 for 3 hours or less, $35 for 8… (Nextdoor Cheryl St)
- Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Longview. Apply here.
- Elwood Staffing posted a job opening for Administrative Accounting Assistant in Longview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longview here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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