Author: Les Hassell | Longview News-Journal

Les Hassell
Photojournalist

Les Hassell is a multimedia journalist who specializes in photography, mostly useless trivia and BBQ. Raised in Reklaw, TX by optimistic parents, he studied Photography and Fine Art at Stephen F. Austin State University.

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Work on one of Texas’ largest murals is underway in Longview

What started as a daydream behind the handlebars of a moped is now becoming a full-blown landmark-in-the-making and ... Read more

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School Supply Train in Longview gives children a back-to-class boost

Longview-area children got ready for class Saturday at the Buckner Longview School Supply Train. The annual giveaway again ... Read more

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Canines make a splash at Dog Days of Summer in Longview

Four legs were in fashion Saturday at Longiew’s Ingram Pool for the annual Dog Days of Summer event. ... Read more

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Dog days of summer: Canines take over Longview Convention Complex

Canines are making a splash and putting on a show this weekend at the Longview Convention Complex. The ... Read more

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Animals are stars of the show at Camp PAW-some in Longview

This week’s Camp PAW-some at the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center was all about the furry critters. ... Read more

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Tatum police seek help identifying woman part of ‘Felony Lane Gang’

The Tatum Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a woman they say is part of ... Read more

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Fun, foam and food: Party wraps up Longview Public Library Summer Reading Club

The Longview Public Library ended its Summer Reading Club on Wednesday with its End of Summer Party at ... Read more

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VeraBank initiative aims to support Central Texas flood relief

In the wake of devastating floods that swept through Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, VeraBank ... Read more

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Fledgling scientists explore natural world at Longview arboretum’s final summer camp

From fluttering wings to fungal fun, the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center held its second and final summer science camp ... Read more