Longview, TX news on Friday, October 30, 2026

In Longview, TX on Friday, October 30, 2026: Halloween fun downtown, new museum exhibit, mill fined. Also: Downtown Longview held trick-or-treat festivities today (photos available); BMO Transportation Finance units transition to Longview Capital Solutions. Weather: Mostly cloudy and mild today, 66–78°F with a light breeze.

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Downtown Longview held trick-or-treat festivities today (photos available).Longview News-Journal · Oct 30, 5:47 AM

Safety & emergencies

Longview paper mill fined $77,000 after worker fell into hot pulp.KPTV · Oct 29, 1:04 PM
Smith County inmate escaped custody; authorities investigating.KLTV.com · Oct 29, 5:16 PM · Around

Business & new openings

BMO Transportation Finance units transition to Longview Capital Solutions.Trucks, Parts, Service · Oct 30, 12:18 PM

Culture & arts

Gregg County Historical Museum expanding with new permanent military exhibit.KLTV.com · Oct 29, 3:59 PM · Around

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