Longview, Texas

City of Longview
—  City  —
Nickname(s): Balloon Capital of Texas
Motto: Real East Texas
Location of Longview, Texas
Coordinates: 32°30′33″N 94°45′14″W / 32.50917°N 94.75389°W / 32.50917; -94.75389Coordinates: 32°30′33″N 94°45′14″W / 32.50917°N 94.75389°W / 32.50917; -94.75389
Country	United States
State	Texas
Counties	Gregg, Harrison
Government
– Type	Council-Manager
– City Council	Mayor Jay Dean John Sims Daryl Williams Kasha Williams Wayne Frost Richard Manley Sidney Allen
– City Manager	David Willard
Area
– City	54.8 sq mi (141.8 km2)
– Land	54.7 sq mi (141.6 km2)
– Water	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation	371 ft (113 m)
Population (2010)
– City	80,455
– Density	1,468.2/sq mi (567.38/km2)
– Metro	204,746
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
– Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s)	903
FIPS code	48-43888[1]
GNIS feature ID	1374716[2]
Website	http://www.longviewtexas.gov/

Longview is a city in Gregg and Harrison Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 80,455. Most of the city is located in Gregg County, of which it is the county seat;^[3] only a small part extends into the western part of neighboring Harrison County. It is situated in East Texas, on the grid of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highways 80 and 259, just north of the Sabine River. Longview is a commercial hub for the Longview Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Longview is the principal city of the Longview Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger MSA made up of Gregg, Upshur, and Rusk counties (population 271,669).^[4] Longview is considered a major hub city in the region, as is the nearby city of Tyler.

Geography

Longview sign on Interstate 20

Downtown Longview in the historic district

Austin Bank is located in north Longview.

Longview is located at 32°30′33″N 94°45′14″W / 32.50917°N 94.75389°W / 32.50917; -94.75389 (32.509147, -94.753909)^[5]. Longview is surrounded by many smaller cities and towns including: Kilgore, Gladewater, Gilmer, Ore City, Hallsville, Harleton, Diana, White Oak, and Lakeport. It is approximately 40 miles (64 km) east of the similarly sized city of Tyler.

Incorporated areas include Spring Hill, Greggton, Pine Tree, Judson, and Longview Heights.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census Longview had a population of 80,455. The median age was 34. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 56.2% non-Hispanic white, 22.6% non-Hispanic black, 0.5% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 9.5% from some other race, 2.3% from two or more races and 18.0% Hispanic or Latino.^[6]

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 73,344 people, 28,363 households, and 19,116 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,341.8 people per square mile (518.1/km²). There were 30,727 housing units at an average density of 562.1 per square mile (217.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 70.10% White, 22.11% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.92% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.31% of the population.

There were 28,363 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,858, and the median income for a family was $42,378. Males had a median income of $33,078 versus $21,400 for females. The per capita income for the city was $156,768. About 13.0% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Longview Municipal Building

According to the city’s most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city’s various funds had $75.9 million in Revenues, $87.7 million in expenditures, $47.6 million in total assets, $9.0 million in total liabilities, and $12.2 million in cash in investments.^[7]

The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:^[8]

Department	Director
City Manager	David Willard
Director of Finance	Angela Coen
Director of Public Works	Keith Bonds
Director of Human Resources	Karri Hyko
Director of Development Services	Kevin Cummings
Director of Community Services	Laura Hill

Libraries

Longview operates two libraries.

• Longview Public Library^[9]
• Broughton Branch Library

State government

Longview is represented in the Texas Senate by Republican Kevin Eltife, District 1, and in the Texas House of Representatives by Republican David Simpson, District 7.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the Longview District Parole Office in Longview.^[10]

Federal government

Longview is part of Texas' US Congressional 1st District, which is currently represented by Republican Louie Gohmert.

The United States Postal Service operates the Longview,^[11] Downtown Longview,^[12] and Northwest Longview post offices.^[13]

Climate

Winter: Winters are mild. Average snowfall is less than 2”. There are usually one or two ice storms each winter. Normal highs are from the 50s-60s. Lows range from 30s to 40s. Temperature rarely dips below 20 and occasionally can get as warm as 80 during the winter months.

Spring: The season brings storms as a transition from winter to summer. Temperatures range from 60s-80s for the high, and 40-60s for the low. The date of the last frost is April 4. Severe thunderstorms are common during this season as cold fronts pass though the area. This is the wettest time of year

Summer: The summertime is hot and humid. Temperatures slowly climb from the 90s to the 100s going into the dog days of summer. Lows are in the 70s. This is the driest and sunniest time of year. Heat index can climb to around 110.

Fall: It’s marked by the first cold front that knocks the 100 degree temps down into the 90s. Fall starts in mid September and lasts until December. Foliage begins to change in late October. Temps start cooling down and dew points begin to drop.

Climate data for Longview
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	86 (30)	90 (32)	97 (36)	98 (37)	103 (39)	110 (43)	108 (42)	113 (45)	109 (43)	101 (38)	93 (34)	93 (34)	113 (45)
Average high °F (°C)	57 (14)	63 (17)	70 (21)	77 (25)	84 (29)	91 (33)	94 (34)	94 (34)	89 (32)	80 (27)	63 (17)	59 (15)	76.8 (24.9)
Average low °F (°C)	34 (1)	37 (3)	44 (7)	51 (11)	61 (16)	69 (21)	72 (22)	71 (22)	65 (18)	53 (12)	43 (6)	36 (2)	53.0 (11.7)
Record low °F (°C)	−4 (−20)	3 (−16)	17 (−8)	20 (−7)	37 (3)	52 (11)	56 (13)	46 (8)	38 (3)	25 (−4)	20 (−7)	2 (−17)	−4 (−20)
Precipitation inches (mm)	3.79 (96.3)	3.93 (99.8)	4.11 (104.4)	4.19 (106.4)	4.79 (121.7)	5.03 (127.8)	2.83 (71.9)	2.71 (68.8)	3.81 (96.8)	4.34 (110.2)	4.75 (120.7)	4.78 (121.4)	49.06 (1,246.1)
Source: [14]

Area events

The Multicultural Festival of Longview is an event that attracts people country-wide. This event is held in the fall by the local Race Relations Committee. They boast a plethora of live entertainment, exhibitors, and cuisine that reflect the many ethnicities and cultures that make up Longview.

The East Texas Boat, RV and Camping Expo attracts people from around the region. This event is held the last weekend in January each year.

Zonta Antique Show and Sale

The Zonta Antique Show and Sale is a three day event held on the first weekend in March. One of the most popular antique shows in the region, it attracts antique dealers from all over the country who come to show and sell their antiques and collectibles to the many that attend from across East Texas.

The annual Memorial Day Weekend Motorcycle Rally, otherwise known as Party In The Pines, attracts motorcycle riders and clubs from across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Begun in 2006, the event is growing with added attractions, exhibits and attendees each year. An open rally, all motorcycles and riders are welcome to come and enjoy the nightly music, daily activities, vendors and Sunday Patriotic Motorcycle & Flag parade through the city of Longview. More than 300 motorcycles participate in this parade which is escorted by the Longview Police Department's Motorcycle Traffic Unit. All active military personal in uniform are offered free admission to the event.

AlleyFest happens on the streets of Downtown Longview Texas

AlleyFest is held on the first weekend of June every year. Begun in 1978 with 39 artists in Historic Bank Alley and called "Alley Art", the show has grown each year. Today AlleyFest includes Alley Art, Alley Run (10K, 5K and 1Mile runs), Music Fest, Kids Fest and a Food Fest. Each year AlleyFest offers special exhibits such as antique car shows, Texas Parks and Wildlife traveling educational program, Budweiser Clydesdales, and others. Music is provided by popular and well known bands and have included Three Dog Night, Jefferson Starship, Percy Sledge, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Blue Oyster Cult and more. AlleyFest is a street festival in held in Longview's historic "One Hundred Acres of Heritage" downtown. It is a Real East Texas celebration to the arts and heritage of Longview.

The popular Balloon Glow was first performed in Longview

Great Texas Balloon Race at East Texas Regional Airport

The Great Texas Balloon Race is held each July at the East Texas Regional Airport. Begun as a celebration for the new Longview Mall in 1978, it has grown to become a world-class competitive event that attracts the best hot air balloon pilots in the world. Balloon flights begin the event on Friday morning with a flight over the City of Longview. Launch and landing sites change each year as they are always determined by wind and the weather. Balloon Glows on Friday and Saturday night entertain crowds with an awesome display of color and excitement. One of the most popular things to do at the event is to be able to get up close and watch how balloons are inflated and operate. It should be noted that the city's previous logo depicted a hot air balloon. Many of them can still be seen on area water towers and city vehicles.

Transportation

Longview from above.

Airport

East Texas Regional Airport offers service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport via American Eagle. The airport continues to grow. In 2007 it was designated a foreign trade zone.^{[citation needed]}

The airport is known by pilots around the region for its large 10,000 ft (3,000 m). long runway, which allows it to serve as a backup landing site for U.S. space shuttles.^{[citation needed]}

Public Transportation

The city's public transit system, Longview Transit, runs daily routes, excluding Sundays and holidays. The fixed routes of Longview Transit provide transportation to key districts throughout the city.^[15]

City of Longview also operates C.O.L.T. (City of Longview Transit) which provides transportation to eligible passengers as a demand response transportation service. This service is provided for those who are unable to utilize the regular Longview Transit fixed route service.^[16]

Rail Service

Amtrak passenger rail service is available on the Texas Eagle through a downtown terminal. Longview's Amtrak rail station is the second busiest in the state of Texas and the fourth busiest station along the Texas Eagle route. The Longview Amtrak station is a connection stop where passengers can connect to the Texas cities of Nacogdoches, Houston and Galveston, as well as Shreveport, Louisiana by motorcoach. Daily trains between Chicago, Illinois and San Antonio stop each morning (Chicago-San Antonio) and each evening (San Antonio-Chicago). Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the Longview Amtrak station serves Chicago to Los Angeles trains. The return train, Los Angeles to Chicago stop in Longview on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. It serves about 20-50 passengers per day. A proposal is in the works for a high-speed rail system from Dallas / Ft. Worth to Shreveport along the I-20 corridor.

Longview is served by two freight railroad lines. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad operates two trains daily through Longview. The Union Pacific Railroad has 25 daily trains through Longview's facilities.

The Longview Economic Development Corporation website provides more details about the transportation infrastructure including air, rail, trucking, waterways, and highway information. Many maps are also available.^[17]

Roads

See also: List of highways in Gregg County, Texas

One Interstate freeway and two U.S. Highways run through the City of Longview. Four Texas State highways also run into Longview. Two Texas State highway Spurs serve to connect highways in Longview.

♦Interstate 20 is an east/west freeway that connects Longview to Dallas, approx. 125 miles (201 km) to the west and to Shreveport, Louisiana, approx. 60 miles (97 km) to the east.

♦U.S. Highway 80, runs through the central district of Longview. U.S. Hwy 80 was once a coast to coast highway from Tybee Beach near Savannah, Georgia and ran continuously across the southern part of the United States to San Diego, California. Today its western terminus is in Dallas, Texas making the length only 1,032 miles (1,661 km).

♦U.S. Highway 259 is a 250-mile (400 km) north/south spur route connecting U.S. 59 from Nacogdoches, Texas and U.S. 59 near the Oklahoma/Arkansas border just south of Forth Smith, AR. Before Interstate 20, US 259 went through the center of Longview on a route that now is designated Texas State Highway 31 and Spur 502

♦Texas Highway 31 runs 143.3 miles (230.6 km) east/west between Longview and Waco, Texas.

♦Texas Highway 149 is a 33.9-mile (54.6 km) north/south highway connecting Longview with Carthage, Texas.

♦Texas Highway 300 is a short 18.62-mile (29.97 km) highway connecting Longview to U.S. 271 in Gilmer, Texas.

♦Texas Highway 281 is a 19.3-mile (31.1 km) loop highway that circumnavigates much of Longview from its east connection at I-20 east of the Gregg/Harrison county line to I-20 in Longview. It runs northward, westward, southward and eastward around the city.

♦Spur 502 connects north/south traffic between U.S. Hwy 80 in central Longview and U.S. Hwy 259 north of Longview.

♦Spur 63 runs north/south through Longview connecting TX Hwy 31 at its Longview terminus with Spur 502 north of TX Loop 281.

Longview is accessed easily by I-20. New construction has prompted some major upgrades to the city’s system of roads. Medians have been added to Loop 281 as Phase I of the project is nearing completion. Phase II of the project will upgrade the road to a six lane parkway. Slated to start in 2009 TxDOT has informed Longview officials that the funds have been withdrawn placing Phase II on indefinite hold. TxDOT is researching an outer loop around the north side of Longview to complete the East Texas Hourglass. The road will loop around Longview and Tyler and is slated to start in 2012.

The new I-69, part of the Trans-Texas Corridor, will be passing just east of the Longview area between Longview and Marshall. There has been huge local opposition to the 1/2 mile wide corridor that will include 6 lanes of traffic, along with rail lines and truck-only lanes. The planned I-69 highway will run near or over the current US 59 highway.

Economy

Longview's tallest building is 10 stories. When it was built in 1956, it was built to be able to be expanded to 17 stories.

Texas Bank & Trust Company in downtown Longview

Good Shepherd Medical Center is located off U.S. Highway 80 in north Longview.

Looking west on Tyler Street in downtown Longview

LeTourneau Technologies in Longview

The economy in Longview is healthy. Despite a national downturn in the housing market, Longview has been growing, and home prices continue to rise. Some major sectors of the Longview economy include the East Texas Oil Field, services, technology, such as Exponential Networks, and manufacturing. In 2007, Longview added some major chain stores to the north side of the municipality. The addition of Kohl's, two Starbucks, a new Target, a third Wal-Mart supercenter on the south side and a handful of hotels means Longview is becoming a regional hub for shopping. Keeping shoppers in Longview and away from Tyler, Dallas and Shreveport has been an important strategy for the city. Most new construction has been located on the north side around Hawkins Pkwy. and US 259, with lesser development on the south side near Estes Pkwy.

In October 2007, Longview was re-certified as a Texas Urban Main Street City. There are 89 cities in the Texas Main Street Program, 10 of them are Urban Main Street Cities. In December 2007, Longview was awarded the "Certified Retirement Community" designation by the Texas Department of Agriculture through its "Go Texan" initiative. Longview was also included in 2007 in the "Top 100 Best Cities for Young People."

According to the municipal 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,^[18] the top employers in the city are:

#	Employer	# of Employees	Type of Business
1	Good Shepherd Medical Center	2,077	Hospital and Medical Services
2	Eastman Chemical	1,500	Chemical
3	Trinity Rail, LLC	1,333	Railway Cars
4	Longview Independent School District	1,180	Public Schools
5	LeTourneau Technologies	1,125	Heavy Equipment
6	City of Longview	814	Government
7	Longview Regional Hospital	690	Medical/Hospital Services
8	Pine Tree Independent School District	686	Public Schools
9	Dana Corporation	601	Automotive Supplies
10	Gregg County	575	Government

Other large private-sector employers

Source: Uniquely Longview Magazine 2008 Edition

company	# of employees locally	type of business
Diagnostic Clinic of Longview	515	Medical
Sitel	250	Telecommunications
Neiman Marcus National Service Ctr.	452	Distribution
STEMCO	385	Truck Equipment
TCIM	375	Telecommunications
LeTourneau University	365	University

Education

S.E. Belcher, Jr. Chapel and Performance Center at LeTourneau University

Colleges and universities

The city of Longview is home to three institutions of higher learning and two trade (cosmetology) school:

• LeTourneau University
• Kilgore College, Longview Campus
• The University of Texas at Tyler, Longview University Center
• Texas Barber Institute
• Mane Concepts

Public school districts

Longview is served by four school districts.

Longview Independent School District Enrollment 8,150. 16 Schools. Home of the Lobos. Serves south and northeast Longview.

Pine Tree Independent School District Enrollment 4,631. 7 Schools. Home of the Pirates. Serves west Longview including Pine Tree and Greggton.

Spring Hill Independent School District Enrollment 1,862. 5 Schools. Home of the Panthers. Serves north Longview in the Spring Hill area.

Hallsville Independent School District Enrollment 4,037. 6 Schools. Home of the Bobcats. Serves far east Longview around Harrison county.

Media

TV stations

Longview and Gregg County are part of the Tyler-Longview-Lufkin-Nacogdoches DMA (Designated Market Area), DMA #110. The following in-market television stations are available over the air.

Call letters	Channel number	Studio location	Name/Network	Format
KLTV-DT	7.1	Tyler	ABC-HD	720p DD5.1
	7.2	Tyler	This TV	480i
	7.3	Tyler	Telemundo LaVida	480i
KYTX-DT	19.1	Tyler	CBS-HD	1080i DD5.1
	19.2	Tyler	MYTX: My Texas TV (RTN) (not to be confused with myNetworkTV)	480i
	19.3	Tyler	Azteca América	480i
KLGV-LP	36	Longview	TBN	480i (analog)
KFXK-DT	51.1	Longview	Fox-HD	720p DD5.1
KLPN-LP	51.2	Longview	myNetworkTV	480i
KCEB	54.1	Longview	The CW	480i
KETK-DT	56.1	Tyler	NBC-HD	1080i DD5.1
	56.2	Tyler	Estrella	480i
KLPN-LP	58	Longview	myNetworkTV (Construction permit to move to digital 47)	480i (analog)

The 5 major network stations in the market have local newscasts which all originate from Tyler. KYTX formerly presented a Longview centered newscast, which ended in 2010. The station does still continue to broadcast Longview news from their Longview newsroom, which is said to be the top TV newsroom in the city.^{[citation needed]} The once-daily KFXK newscast is at 9:00 PM weekdays.

The market does not have a dedicated PBS affiliate. The acting PBS affiliate is KERA-TV Dallas, and is available on cable and Dish Network. KLTS, the PBS affiliate from Shreveport, LA, is available on digital cable and over the air in many parts of the city. DirecTV viewers in the market receive the PBS National feed.

In addition to the in-market stations, most areas can receive some or all of the following stations from the Shreveport, LA - Texarkana, TX DMA:

Call letters	Channel number	Studio location	Name/Network	Format
KTBS-HD	3.1	Shreveport	ABC-HD	720p DD5.1
KTBS-WX	3.2	Shreveport	Mega3 Doppler Radar	480i
KTBS-DT	3.3	Shreveport	3 News 24/7	480i
KTAL-HD	6.1	Texarkana	NBC-HD	1080i DD5.1
KSLA-DT	12.1	Shreveport	CBS-HD	1080i DD5.1
	12.2	Shreveport	This TV	480i
	12.3	Shreveport	Stormtracker 12 24/7 Weather	480i
KPXJ-HD	21.1	Minden	The CW HD	1080i DD5.1
KPXJ-DT	21.2	Minden	Me-TV SD	480i
KLTS-DT	24.1	Shreveport	LPB-HD (PBS-HD)	1080i
	24.2	Shreveport	LPB2 (PBS-Kids 6p-9p, PBS Encore 9p-6p)	480i
	24.3	Shreveport	LPB3 (PBS-Create)	480i
KMSS-DT	33.1	Shreveport	Fox-HD	720p DD5.1
KSHV-DT	45.1	Shreveport	myNetworkTV	480i

Cable television/high-speed Internet

• Longview Cable Television
• AT&T ADSL
• Clearwire
• AT&T 3G
• Verizon 3G - EV-DO

Newspaper

• Longview News-Journal
• American Classifieds' Thrifty Nickel
• East Texas Review

Radio

Longview and Gregg County are part of the Tyler-Longview Arbitron Radio Market, market # 145. The following radio stations can be reliably received in most parts of the city.

FM stations

Frequency (MHz)	Call letters	Licensed location	Type	Format	Nickname
88.7	KZLO	Kilgore	Translator of K-LOVE	Contemporary Christian	K-LOVE
89.5	KVNE	Tyler	Primary	Christian radio
89.9	KDAQ	Shreveport	Primary	NPR, Classical, Jazz	Red River Radio
90.3	KBJS	Jacksonville	Primary	Christian talk
90.7	KTAA	Big Sandy	Translator of KCCV-FM	Christian talk
91.3	KGLY	Tyler	Primary	Traditional Christian
91.9	KHCJ	Jefferson	Translator of KHCB-FM	Christian radio
92.1	KTBB-FM	Tyler	Primary	Talk radio
92.3	KCUL-FM	Marshall	Translator of KOYE	Regional Mexican	La Invasora
93.1	KTYL-FM	Tyler	Primary	Hot Adult Contemporary	Mix 93-1
93.7	KXKS-FM	Shreveport	Primary	Country	Kiss Country
94.5	KRUF	Shreveport	Primary	Top 40	K94-5
95.3	KFRO-FM	Gilmer	Translator of KLJT	Top 40	The Breeze
96.1	KKTX-FM	Kilgore	Primary	Album-oriented rock	96X
96.5	KVKI-FM	Shreveport	Primary	Adult Contemporary
98.1	KTAL-FM	Texarkana/Shreveport	Primary	Classic rock	98Rocks
98.9	KTUX	Carthage/Shreveport	Primary	Album-oriented rock	99X
99.3	KZTK	White Oak	Primary (?)	Talk radio
100.3	KZQX-FM	Tatum	Primary	Adult Standards, jazz	QX-FM
100.7	KPXI	Overton	Primary	Country
101.1	KRMD-FM	Oil City	Primary	Country
101.5	KNUE	Tyler	Primary	Country
101.9	K270AW	Longview	Translator of KXAL-LP	Light Classical, Jazz
102.3	KLJT	Jacksonville	Primary	Top 40	The Breeze
102.7	KBLZ	Winona	Primary	Rhythmic contemporary	The Blaze
103.1	KMPA	Pittsburg	Primary	Spanish Contemporary	Kompa
103.9	KMHT-FM	Marshall	Primary	Country/Sports
104.1	KKUS	Tyler	Primary	Classic Country
104.3	KGAS-FM	Carthage	Primary	Country
104.5	KJTX	Jefferson	Primary	Gospel
104.7	KXAL-LP	Chalk Hill	Primary, Low Power	Light Classical, Jazz
105.3	K287AJ	Kilgore	Translator of KXAL-LP	Light Classical, Jazz
105.7	KYKX	Longview	Primary	Country
106.5	KOOI	Jacksonville	Primary	Adult Contemporary	Sunny 106.5
106.9	KAZE	Ore City	Translator of KBLZ	Rhythmic contemporary	The Blaze
107.3	KISX	Whitehouse	Primary	Urban adult contemporary	Hot 107-3 Jamz

AM stations

Frequency (kHz)	Call letters	Licensed location	Type	Format
600	KTBB	Tyler	Primary	News/Talk/Sports
710	KEEL	Shreveport	Primary	News/Talk/Sports
1060	KOFY	Gilmer	Primary	Black Gospel/Blues/Jazz
1130	KWKH	Shreveport	Primary	Classic Country/Sports
1240	KDOK	Kilgore	Primary	Classic Hip-Hop and R&B
1370	KFRO	Longview	Translator of KKUS (FM)	Classic Country
1430	KEES	Gladewater	Primary	Black Gospel
1450	KMHT	Marshall	Primary	ESPN Radio
1470	KWRD	Henderson	Primary	Country

Notable people

• Dr. Bill Bussey, US and World record holder of hot air balloon flights.
• Rodney Carrington, stand-up comedian, actor, and country music singer.
• Chris Davis, professional baseball player for the Texas Rangers for two season. In 2011 traded to Baltimore Orioles.
• Evonne Hsu, American-born Taiwanese singer.
• Chris X. Johnson, American football player for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League.
• Bill P. Keith, author and former member of the Louisiana State Senate^[19]
• Malcolm Kelly, Wide Receiver for the Washington Redskins.
• Lee Lacy, professional baseball player from 1972 to 1987 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles
• Miranda Lambert, country singer-songwriter; born in Longview and raised in nearby Lindale.
• R.G. LeTourneau, industrialist and founder of LeTourneau University
• Linda Maxey, musician, first marimbist on the prestigious roster of Columbia Artists Management.
• Mike Martin, Texas state representative from 1981 to 1982; involved in bizarre shooting incident, he resigned amid perjury charges.
• Matthew McConaughey, actor, producer and director, attended Longview High School.
• Neal McCoy, country singer-songwriter.
• Charlie Neal, professional baseball player from 1956 to 1963 with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and Cincinnati Reds.
• Robert Newhouse, a professional football player in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys from 1972 to 1983.
• Monte Pittman, musician, singer, songwriter
• Josh Scobee, place-kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
• Karen Silkwood, union activist who discovered while working for Kerr-McGee that there was evidence of spills, leaks, and missing plutonium. She was the subject of a motion picture, Silkwood, released in 1983.
• Ben Spies, professional motorcycle road racer.
• Frank Steen, professional football player for the Green Bay Packers in 1939
• James Street, University of Texas quarterback from 1966 to 1969 - Led the Longhorns to the 1969 NCAA National Championship.
• Bobby Taylor, Professional football player for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1995 to 2005.
• Jess Todd, professional baseball player for the Cleveland Indians.
• José Francisco Torres, professional soccer player.
• Craig Anthony Washington, politician, lawyer - former Texas state representative, Texas state senator and a U.S. Congressman representing Texas as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives.
• David Wesley, professional basketball player from 1995 to 2007.
• Sam West, professional baseball player from 1927 to 1942.
• Forest Whitaker, Academy Award winning actor, producer and director.
• Trent Williams, professional football player for the Washington Redskins.
• Dan Wright, professional baseball player.

In popular culture

• The Folk singer-songwriter Cisco Houston, refers to Longview, Texas and Kilgore, Texas in his song "East Texas Red."^[20]
• The band Lonestar mentions Longview in their 2006 song "Long Lost Smile."^[21]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
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External links

Texas portal

• Longview, Texas Directory
• Longview's Official Community Portal
• City of Longview, Texas (Official Government Website)
• Convention and Visitors Bureau (Official Visitor Website)
• Longview Chamber of Commerce
• Longview Economic Development Corporation
• LongviewBound Community Website
• The East Texas Review
• The Longview News-Journal