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Longview city council passes resolution decrying ‘hate groups of any kind’ Jamey Boyum © Provided by Tyler-Longview KLTV On Thursday evening in their regular city council meeting, Mayor Andy Mack read a resolution expressing opposition to a white unity conference allegedly planned at a location near or in Longview. LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - On Thursday evening in their regular city council meeting, Mayor Andy Mack read a resolution expressing opposition to a “white unity conference” allegedly planned at a location near or in Longview. Mayor Mack said neither he nor t...

The potential "White Unity Conference" is set to happen on Sept. 25. Author: Shandel Menezes Updated: 10:38 PM CDT July 15, 2021 LONGVIEW, Texas — It’s been a long week for Longview city officials and the larger community. “This is unacceptable. We're better than this,” said Mayor Andy Mack to a packed courtroom. He expressed his frustration that an alleged white supremacist meeting set to happen in his city has picked up as much traction as it has. Though he and fellow council-people denounced the potential meeting, Mack didn't feel that it was worth t...

When the Longview City Council gathers for their meeting on Thursday, July 15, they will be discussing a particularly sensitive resolution. It's a crucially important one, though. Both for Longview, and for all of East Texas. The resolution to be considered is regarding expressed "opposition to the so-called white unity conference allegedly planned for a location in or near the Longview area." They will also be discussing the condemnation of hate groups in East Texas--as well as addressing bigotry in all of its forms. Page 1 of the resolution to be discussed. Photo: City of Longview This pl...

Mayor Andy Mack says he's working with local law enforcement on claims of a controversial conference. Author: JJ Maldonado Updated: 7:29 PM CDT July 13, 2021 LONGVIEW, Texas — The city council of Longview is prepared to discuss a resolution on Thursday's meeting in response to a social media post claiming a 'White Unity Conference' was to occur on Sept. 25 in the city.  The resolution would reject and condemn hate groups and bigotry of all kinds, according to the official document.  "The resolution is a statement," Andy Mack, mayor of the city of Longview, ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - It was a party with a purpose on Sunday and that purpose was to celebrate our independence. The much-needed celebration came after more than a year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.   The 2021 KTBS 3 Freedom Fest Finale was a huge success with thousands of people joining the celebration from five locations across the ArkLaTex. Once again, the fireworks display was carefully orchestrated by Pyromania Fireworks and featured 12" shells, some of the largest in the south. Meanwhile, in addition to the fireworks, the audience watching from home and on their mobile de...