March 26, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Longview held its City Council meeting on March 26, 2026, which included proclamations recognizing the Longview Fire Department Tower Rescue Day and Red Cross Giving Day, highlighting community service and emergency response efforts. The council discussed and approved zoning changes to support local development, including permits for restaurants serving alcohol and rezoning for residential and commercial growth. Additionally, the council addressed utility rate increase requests from Atmos and Centerpoint gas companies, voting to delay the rate changes by 45 days to allow for expert review before final decisions by the Railroad Commission. Updates on city boards and commissions were presented, including ordinance alignments and appointment processes. The meeting also featured community announcements and tributes, but no direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session.