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Monday, 23 September 2013

The original No. 88 visits Longview

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) -

Before Dez Bryant wore No. 88 for the Dallas Cowboys, there was hall of famer Michael Irvin.

Before Irvin wore No. 88, there was Cowboys legend Drew Pearson. The original No. 88 was in East Texas Wednesday meeting fans and signing autographs.

Pearson was in downton Longview for the grand opening of the new Citizens National Bank. Pearson took pictures with fans and showed off his Super Bowl ring. His star remains bright to Cowboy fans.

"We didn't win it every year, but I played in seven NFC Championship games in 11 years," said Pearson. "Because of that people still recognize and know the name Drew Pearson. This season will be 30 years since I played, but a guy told me the other day good luck the season. He still thinks I'm playing."

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Former Longview ISD teacher to stand trial on child sex charges

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) -

A trial date has been set for a former East Texas teacher facing child sex charges.

57-year-old Robert Craig Varnell, is scheduled to appear in 188th District Court on September 23rd, according to the Gregg County District Clerk's Office.

Varnell was arrested in May 2011 when he was a teacher at Longview High school on charges of indecency with a child by sexual contact and sexual assault of a child.

He remains jailed on a $1.25 million bond.

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Longview hospital reveals new wings, rooms

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) -

There was a big reveal today at Longview Regional Medical Center. A hundred new rooms, two times the operating and ICU space, and three times the postpartum and women's services areas.

The hospital had a ceremony on Tuesday morning to reveal the $250 million expansion. New private rooms come with private bathrooms.

One doctor says this expansion won't just benefit those using it, but the entire city.

"Every town like Longview competes for the business within the town, but you also compete for business that's outside of the town, and every patient that comes to Longview for health services, their families come, they shop in our store, they stay in our motels and hotels, and that provides an economic benefit for the community as a whole," Dr. Robert Wheeler, an OBGYN at the hospital, said.

The new portion of the hospital will be officially up and running at 5:45 a.m. Saturday.

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Monday, 16 September 2013

Longview considering plans for new hotel, convention center

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) -

The city of Longview is looking at plans for a new hotel and convention center, possibly located at Eastman Road and Estes Parkway, just south of Interstate 20.

The Longview city council heard plans last night for the proposed 25,000 square foot convention center, which would cost around $5.5 million dollars.Another contractor also proposed building a full-service Marriott Hotel with around 150 rooms next to the center. The city says the project is just under discussion, but could boost Longview's economy.

"This project is right there by I-20, lots of traffic going by there, so there's the potential there that you can attract people for conferences for different training events and those kinds of things," said Shawn Hara with City of Longview.

The proposal was made at Thursday night's scheduled city council meeting and has not been approved.

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Wreck involving 2 school buses in front of Longview school

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) -

A wreck involving two school buses is slowing traffic in front of a Longview school this morning.

According to authorities, the two buses collided in front of Johnston-McQueen Elementary School shortly before 7:40 a.m. on Thursday.

According to Adam Holland with Longview Independent School District, a Longview school bus was pulling into the school when it collided with a Spring Hill ISD bus that had just dropped students off. Holland said the brakes failed on the Spring Hill bus, causing the collision.

None of the children were transported, although some were treated for minor bumps and bruises. Paramedics advised parents of ten students to take their children to the hospital to be checked for concussions as a precaution.

KLTV has a crew heading to the scene and will have more details shortly.

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Former Longview officer honored by state

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) -

An East Texas police officer who was injured in the line of duty is now a Star of Texas award winner.

We first told you about Leigh Ann Snyder back in December of 2011, when she was a Longview police officer and was hit head-on by a drunk driver. Since that accident, Snyder went through a controversial departure from the Longview Police Department. And now she is being honored for her service. Still recovering from a near fatal 2011 accident that occurred while on duty, Snyder was honored with a Star of Texas award for those who have sacrificed or fallen in the line of duty, by governor Rick Perry.

"It was very emotional, knowing that it could have been me that day and knowing that my children could have been going across the stage to receive that award. I felt honored to receive it, and be recognized for not just myself...my sacrifices...but all police officers," Snyder said in a phone interview from Fort Hood. Now a reserve officer with the Hallsville police department, her crash and injuries led to a dispute with the city of Longview over their dismissal policy.

"I'm not 100 percent yet. There were disappointments along the way, and hurt. It's made me who I am today and it's only going to go forward from here," she says.

Chief Paul Montoya supported Snyder's nomination, saying it should go to those with character.

"I think it's great the state recognized her for sacrifice that she made for the citizens. Having someone of Leigh Ann's moral character, spiritual character, work ethic, professionalism, dedication, she definitely is the spearhead. We couldn't ask anyone to be a better representation of what we stand for," Montoya says.

Snyder remains humble about the journey to this honor.

"It's been humbling and I've learned a lot through my journey. I am a totally different person than I used to be and it's brought me to a better place. Bad things happen but better things can happen because of it," Snyder says.

Snyder remains in Fort Hood and is starting a non-profit organization for law enforcement officers killed or injured in the line of duty.

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