Author: Jordan Green | Longview News-Journal

Howdy! I'm Jordan Green, a Report for America corps member covering underserved communities in East Texas for the Longview News-Journal. I'm a native Okie and have been a newsman since 2017. Email me at jordan.green@news-journal.com or call me at 903-237-7743.

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Parents of Union Grove students involved in ‘invasive recording’ tell different stories about incident

The families involved in the Union Grove High School incident that has spurred a sheriff's office investigation agree ... Read more

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Upshur County commissioners approve pay raises for elected officials

Upshur County commissioners have voted to raise elected officials’ salaries by $1,800 during the next fiscal year, with ... Read more

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Longview-area lawmakers support governor’s priorities for special legislative session

Lawmakers representing Northeast Texas say they’ll support Hill Country flood relief, implementation of disaster warning systems, elimination of ... Read more

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Big Banana Car peels into Mount Pleasant, and folks are feasting their eyes on it

Steve Braithwaite's bright yellow Big Banana Car has captured the attention of drivers and pedestrians across the nation ... Read more

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Big Sandy Music Hall gives East Texas audiences chance to hear live, original tunes

BIG SANDY — In an old brick church along U.S. 80 where Baptist parishioners once belted out heavenly hymns, music ... Read more

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East Texas veteran who took part in post-WWII occupation of Japan recalls service with fondness

KILGORE — From 1941 to 1945, the men who enlisted in the U.S. military were trained to be warriors. ... Read more

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White Oak council tables golf cart ordinance, votes to remove dog that bit girl

WHITE OAK — The White Oak City Council on Tuesday tabled an ordinance allowing golf carts to be ... Read more

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Gregg County commissioners move forward with plans to relocate Pct. 2 offices

A project to move the Gregg County Pct. 2 offices to a new location is advancing. Commissioners voted ... Read more

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East Texas Food Bank says Big Beautiful Bill could cut assistance, strain food pantries

The leader of the East Texas Food Bank says the federal Big Beautiful Bill Act could cause thousands ... Read more

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Upshur County leaders say pay raises needed to make county a competitive employer

Upshur County elected officials and employees could receive $1,800 pay raises during the next fiscal year, and county ... Read more