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Longview, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Longview! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Longview’s new budget keeps taxes flat but still costs more
- Judge hands Longview motel shooter the maximum 20-year sentence
- Gilmer Buckeyes open their redemption season against Pine Tree in Longview.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hazy sun and very warm, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 96, low: 74.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. No property tax increase, employee raises included in proposed city of Longview budget (news-journal.com) — Longview’s proposed 2026-27 city budget keeps the property tax rate flat and holds water and sewer rates steady, but rising appraisals still mean many homeowners will pay more. The plan funds employee raises, boosts sanitation rates slightly, trims positions through attrition, and responds to a state-driven revenue hit while maintaining current service levels. 
2. Longview man sentenced to 20 years for shooting woman at motel (kltv.com) — A Longview man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting a woman at a local motel in 2025, with the terms ordered to run concurrently. Longview police originally found the victim with life-threatening injuries on East Marshall Avenue, and she and her daughter were present in court as prosecutors read a victim impact statement.
3. Buckeyes are writing a new chapter in Gilmer this season (ketk.com) — Gilmer High’s Buckeyes football team is gearing up for a redemption season that starts with a road game in Longview against the Pine Tree Pirates on Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m. Players and coaches say last year’s 4–7 record has fueled an intense offseason, and they’re determined to restore the program’s winning standard.
4. Lawsuits filed: July 19-25, 2026 (news-journal.com) — Gregg County has released a list of civil lawsuits filed from July 19–25, including contract disputes, tax appraisal challenges, personal injury cases, and expunction requests. Several hospitality companies with Longview in their names are suing the Gregg County Appraisal District over property tax evaluations, highlighting ongoing tensions over local valuations.
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Live at Ollies Skate Shop Deathrow Bodeen, Nuwma and The Vulture Thread →
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Saturday August 15
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Classroom Work Day
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Staff PD (No Students)
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PRIMARY: PTA "Boo Hoo Yahoo" Breakfast
Spring Hill H S Longview, TX 75605
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DISTRICT: Back To School Pep Rally - SH Stadium
Spring Hill H S Longview, TX 75605
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HIGH SCHOOL: Lady Panther Volleyball - JV vs White Oak (Home)
Spring Hill H S Longview, TX 75605
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HIGH SCHOOL: Lady Panther Volleyball - V vs White Oak (Home)
Spring Hill H S Longview, TX 75605
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HIGH SCHOOL: Lady Panther Volleyball - V - Central Heights Tournam
Spring Hill H S Longview, TX 75605
Friday August 7
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Thursday August 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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GHS- Ladybear Volleyball @ Pine Tree
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JV2/JV1/V VOLLEYBALL @ SPRING HILL(SCRIMMAGE)
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GHS- Alumni Volleyball Games
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JV2/JV1/V VOLLEYBALL @ WO(SCRIMMAGE)
White Oak H S White Oak, TX 75693
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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💬 Chatter
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they are mother and daughter very loving animals they are free…. If they don’t find a home they will be put to sleep…please help if u can (Nextdoor Garfield) - A Structured Life
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- Southside Bancshares, Inc. posted a job opening for Relationship Banker I in Longview. Apply here.
- Estes Express Lines, Inc. posted a job opening for Dock Worker Part Time in Longview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longview here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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