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The AggreGAYtor: June 6
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...Texas GOP members lay down planks, Longview takes the long view, and George Takei goes East,..."

June 6, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

House Passes Puppy Mill Bill
With Simpson arguing against, measure passes
"...After being held up twice by Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, the Texas House finally voted this afternoon in favor..."

April 26, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Surfer, Dude
Matthew McConaughey joins with the director of Hand on a Hard Body in this ode to near-naked bodies, weed, and surf-speak. Oh, and it's also a work of fiction.
"...about an endurance competition to win a truck in Longview, Texas, filmmaker Bindler has channeled his talents into this..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Hands on a Hard Body
Unpretentious insight into the nature of human aspiration can be found in Bindler's documentary about the yearly contest in which Jack Long Nissan of Longview, Texas, gives a new hard body pickup to whomever can keep his or her hands on it the longest.
"...a yearly contest in which Jack Long Nissan of Longview, Texas, gives a new hard body pickup to whomever..."

July 10, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Merritt Calls for Speaker Summit
Is Longview rep trying to prove his speaker credentials by deed, not word?
"...right?) But how to ensure that? Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, thinks he has a plan...."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

You Gotta Have the Mettle
Legendary Texas doc 'Hands on a Hard Body' keeps on truckin'
"...in the parking lot of a Nissan dealership in Longview, then meanders through Hollywood and Broadway, and finally ends..."

April 19, 2013 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

Not Enough Hate in East Texas?
An East Texas Republican comes under fire for making nice with black legislators.
"...in District 7, had criticized the incumbent -- fellow Longview Republican Rep. Tommy Merritt -- because Merritt, as Hinshaw..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Lege Races Take Shape
Empty seats up at the Capitol
"...two House conservatives – Bryan Hughes of Tyler and Longview's David Simpson – headed for a primary fight to..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: December 13
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...have to travel to NYC to see “The Miss Longview Texas Drag Pageant.” The Bad..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Does Puppy Mill Bill Stand a Dog's Chance?
Puppy mill bill stalls out
"...the Local and Consent calendar. But Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, objected, arguing that the calendar should be reserved solely..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Puppy Mill Bill In Trouble?
Is bill in trouble from puppy-mill area lawmaker?
"...correctly posted, Thompson has explained. But Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, apparently disagrees: he objected to the placement on the..."

April 15, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...fundamentalist textbook critic Mel Gabler, who died Sunday in Longview at 89. Gabler and his wife, Norma, had long..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
State senate districts 1 and 31 are in play before the special session
"...Tyler Mayor Eltife and current state Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview. Since Ratliff retired early, the winner of the run-off..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Do the Tighten Up
'Texas Funk' Spreads the Little-known Gospel
"...funk was all over Texas three decades back. From Longview to El Paso, energetic, club-honed groups waxed killer singles..."

May 16, 2003 Music Feature by Greg Beets

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide
"...Longview Park, 7609 Longview..."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature

Naked City
Austin and the surrounding cities and counties still have a long way to go before they reach an agreement on reducing ozone emissions that everyone can live with.
"...the four metros eligible for flexible attainment -- after Tyler-Longview-Marshall, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio -- to get its..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Survival of the Fittest?
The unlikely story behind the Austin-based black comedy, Natural Selection.
"...script -- Natural Selection -- arrived. "We're both from Longview in East Texas," says B.J. Burrows, who, along with..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Adonis Rising
Matthew McConaughey
"...he's more comfortable with. "Born in Uvalde, raised in Longview, went to school in Austin!" he proclaims proudly. It's..."

July 26, 1996 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Texas Beer Guide
Foam on The Range:
"...Cowboy Lager and Texas Crude Bock at Stroh's Brewery, Longview...."

July 19, 1996 Food Feature

Opening Day of the 88th Texas Legislature
"...Rep. Jay Dean, R-Longview, gets a hug..."

Jan. 11, 2023 Photo Gallery

What We’re Listening to This Week
A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver, Jenny Parrott, Startographers, and more local sounds worth hearing
"...the second coming of Waylon Jennings. The chorus counters: Longview Texan Miranda Lambert weakens knees with her superstar drawl..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup
Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas
"...Great Texas Balloon Race June 17-19, Longview, greattexasballoonrace.com..."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup
September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive
"...HomeBierFest Sept. 18, Longview, www.facebook.com/etbrewersguild..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Jonathan Terrell, Too Rock & Roll for Country, Too Country for Rock & Roll
The inward-facing cowboy trims the fat and lets his second solo LP dictate itself
"...news, Terrell drove 500 miles to his family in Longview. He kept his New Year's studio dates with Stuart..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup
From Día de los Muertos celebrations to holiday lights in November
"...the trophy from last year’s winner Bodacious BBQ of Longview. A limited number of tickets are still available for..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary
We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it
"...Bend [County], but also in places like Amarillo or Longview, we're going to be able to produce a majority..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup
Balmorhea is back, baby!
"...Great Texas Balloon Race July 26-28, Longview, www.greattexasballoonrace.com..."

June 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup
No more pencils, no more books, just tons of fun for everyone
"...Comic Con June 1-2, Longview, www.longviewcomiccon.com..."

May 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

UPDATED: Austin Police Department's Alarming Use of Force Rate
Injury-causing force used in over 900 traffic stops in 2018
"...PD made 336 arrests for every 10,000 stops and Longview PD topped the list with 473. Henson concluded that..."

April 10, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

ATX Film News: Good News for Texas’ Film and Game Incentives
"...a gloriously rambling and heartfelt speech by his fellow Longview native, fashion designer Brandon Maxwell, who joked that no..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

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