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Longview ISD honored ten local journalists named to the 2022 TASB Media Honor Roll during their regular meeting Aug. 8.
Honorees include Mr. Morgan Smith (Longview Gameday), Mr. Frank Sides (Longview Gameday), Mr. Jamey Boyum (KLTV), Mr. Arthur Clayborn (KLTV), Mr. Blake Holland (KLTV),
Ms. Marangeli Lopez
(KYTX), Ms. Reagan Roy (KYTX), Mr. Frank Jefferson (formerly of KETK), Ms. Ana Conejo (Tyler Paper Español), and Mr. Tim Thorsen (M. Roberts Media).
“Each of these people exemplifies the best attributes of community journalism,” said
Dr. James Hockenber-
ry, Assistant Superintendent of District Services. “Reporting the news means reporting all of the news: HOCKENBERRY the positive, the negative, and everything in-between. Journalists have an important role in the perception of our community, and we honor those who serve the common good by providing accurate and relevant coverage of our schools, without partiality or agenda.”
Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the Media Honor Roll recognizes media professionals statewide for fair and balanced reporting of news about public schools. Reports from media organizations and individuals across the state were honored by their local school districts.
The honorees were nominated by LISD Community Relations, each candidate selected with criteria based on the accuracy of their coverage, conduct and decorum as professionals, objectivity in covering local education stories, and a clear presentation of facts without bias or personal vendetta.
LISD Director of Communication Mr. Matthew Prosser said the integrity of professional journalists “is more important than ever, and these wonderful people, we believe, represent the best of the best in local news.”
“A commitment to truth and honest reporting is paramount for any journalist, and Longview ISD is grateful for all of these honorees for their excellence in serving the public’s trust,” he said.
In addition, Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox nominated Prosser and Mr. Dustin Taylor for their work on the district newspaper The Longview Voice.
“On any given week, our district has numerous stories highlighting the accomplishments of our students, employees, and the entire LISD community,” he said. “The work that Dustin, Matthew, and the entire Community Relations department does to shine a light on all the wonderful things happening here is absolutely vital, especially when so much of it will often go unreported otherwise.”
Founded in 2016, The Longview Voice is distributed weekly as a digital edition, with a monthly print edition delivered to LISD campuses and area businesses.
TASB is a nonprofit organization established in 1949 to serve local Texas school boards. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 5.34 million public school students.
Congratulations to our 2022 class of honorees, and thank you to all Longview ISD media partners for your service to our community and to the profession of journalism!
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BAILEY
SPORTS LOBO UP
Annual green-white game sees some hustle
Lobo tennis starts season with strong serve
Lobo tennis has started their season strong with their defeat of Rockwall High, 13-6, putting them at 3-0 at the start. After a strong start, Lobos fell to Corsicana with 8-11, then lost to Frisco Reedy, but followed it up with a win against Frisco High. Sadly, the Lobo team then lost against Lindale.
Standouts after the first three matchups so far have been Senior, Erick Vaz Zyl, who was 6-0 on the year.
Also the following players went 5-1: 9th Grade — Hannah Woolsey 10th Grade — Sami Jata 11th Grade — Alec Germanwala 11th Grade — Daniel Pelaia
The results of the Rockwall game are as follows:
BOYS DOUBLES
1. Erick Van Zyl/Luke Archer vs Marcus Stencel/Jackson Caveness: 6-2, 6-3 2. Alec Germanwala/Daniel Pelaia vs Parker Durten/Coleman Hallbauer: 3-6, 6-3, 8-10 3. Nate Roberts/Aarush Srivastava vs Brody Malone/Alex Hayek: 2-6, 6-3, 8-10 4. Joey Hough/Mason Hodges vs Radcliff/Miner: 8-3
GIRLS DOUBLES
1. Namita Reddy/Siri Undavalli vs Audrey Smith/Collin Hallbauer: 5-7, 2-6 2. Gabbi Nguyen/Sydney Singh vs Alba Guitterrez/Adara Smithey: 2-6, 1-6 3. Sami Jata/Hannah Woolsey vs Lola Latham/Soba Keizer: 6-1, 6-0 4. Jasmine Perry/Omika Patel vs Brown/Graves: 5-8
MIXED DOUBLES
1. Jagger Barton/Phoebe Payne vs Chrun/Howard: 6-3, 7-6(5) 2. Cole Kitchens/Olivia Payne vs Deshong/Warren: 8-2
BOYS SINGLES
1. Erick Van Zyl vs Marcus Stencel: 4-0, 4-1 2. Luke Archer vs Jackson Caveness: 4-2, 5-4(7) 3. Daniel Pelaia vs Parker Durten: 5-3, 4-0 4. Jagger Barton vs Coleman Hallbauer: 4-1, 2-4, 11-9 5. Nate Roberts vs Alex Hayek: 4-0, 4-1 6. Alec Germanwala vs James Howard: 4-1, 5-4 (10-8) 7. Joey Hough vs Caden Deshong: 8-1 8. Aarush Srivastava vs DNP 9. Cole Kitchens vs Ethan Radcliff: 8-6 10. Mason Hodges vs Kevin Miner: 8-1
GIRLS SINGLES
1. Phoebe Payne vs Audrey Smith: 2-4, 2-4 2. Sydney Singh vs Collin Hallbauer: 1-4, 4-2, 13-11 3. Sami Jata vs Alba Guitterrez: 4-1, 4-1 4. Namita Reddy vs Adara Smithey: 4-2, 4-2 5. Hannah Woolsey vs Reaksar Chrup: 4-1, 3-5, 10-6 6. Siri Undavalli vs Lola Latham: 2-4, 2-4 7. Gabbi Nguyen vs Callie Warren: 8-9(7) 8. Olivia Payne vs Soba Keizer: 8-5 9. Jasmine Perry vs Claire Bowmen: 0-8 10. Omika Patel vs Ellie Chaves: 4-8
Community shows support for baseball team
We had a wonderful turn out at the community celebration/ pep rally for Longview’s AllStar World Series Bound team! We want to thank everyone who showed support for this team and the amazing opportunity ahead of them!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the pep rally; Longview Lobo Cheer, Longview Lobo Baseball, Nona Snoddy, DJ Frazier, Kona Ice of Longview and Longview
Viewettes & Viewette Lega-
cies.
Thank you to our sponsors of the celebration and their amazing vendor tables that kept everyone feed and cool with drinks/fans.
Thank you Christus Good Shepherd Health System,
Longview Regional Medical
Center, Diagnostic Clinic of Longview, Excel ER, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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years of COVID-related pauses.
A total of 1,195 districts and 8,451 campuses were rated this year, with returns showing promising signs of progress in Texas’s efforts to catch students up academically. Driven by significant gains in student academic growth, 2022 saw 25% of districts and 33% of campuses improve their letter grade from 2019. 18% of high-poverty campuses in Texas were rated an A, continuing to prove that demographics do not equal destiny.
“These results show our state’s significant investment in the post-pandemic academic recovery of Texas public school students is bearing fruit,” said Texas Education Commissioner, Mike Morath. “I’m grateful for the driving force behind this year’s success: our teachers and local school leaders. Statewide policy in Texas continues to remain focused on meeting the needs of students, with an accountability system that supports high expectations, robust tutoring supports, rigorous curricular resources, and an investment in evidence-based training for our teachers.”
Established by House Bill 22 during the 85th Texas Legislature, the A–F accountability system provides educators, parents, and communities with a transparent view of the academic performance of Texas public schools based on three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. This year, to align with Senate Bill 1365, districts and campuses received an A, B or C rating or were assigned a label of Not Rated: Senate Bill 1365, both overall and in each domain. This Not Rated: Senate Bill 1365 label was applied when the domain or overall scaled score for a district or campus was less than 70.
Campus Rating
Bramlette Bailey Montessori Prep Forest Park Foster Hudson Everhart Johnston-McQueen Judson Lead Academy Longview High Williams Ware B B A B B A B B B A A B B
Trustees raise minimum wage for hourly staff
The Longview ISD Board of Trustees approved setting the minimum wage for hourly employees at $15 per hour during their July 11 regular meeting.
As a result of this new minimum, hourly wages for Longview ISD staff will be adjusted district-wide for all hourly workers.
Dr. James Hockenber-
ry, Assistant Superintendent of District Services, explained that all hourly positions will be reviewed, and “equity adjustments will be applied as necessary or as needed.”
“These adjustments are being put in place to recognize the value of all our employees, each and every one of them has a profound impact on student learning in their own way,” he said. “We know the cost of living is increasing, yet we also see the importance of their service and the positive impact they have on all of us, especially the children in our care.”
Dr. Hockenberry said the exact costs for the measure are still being worked out, but he expects the increase to be “somewhere in the neighborhood of $650,000.”
“Hourly employees will see the difference reflected in the September paychecks,” he added.
Funding for the pay raise will come from the district’s general budget.
Superintendent Dr.
HOCKENBERRY
James Wil-
cox said this plan has been in the works for some time, as the administration has researched the ongoing upward trends in the cost of living and inflation.
“We recognize the rise in costs has impacted us all, especially those staffers who are hourly, and this is one way in which we recognize the financial impact the current economic climate is having on our hourly staff,” said Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox. “Every single person who works for Longview ISD is vital to the educational success of the students in our care.”
“Our hope in raising the minimum wage, and the cumulative effect it will have on our hourly staffers, demonstrates that the board and administration truly cares about the financial difficulties many are facing during these challenging economic times,” he added.
The board already approved salary increases for district teachers and salary staff during their May 9 regular meeting. Included in the pay bump is a signing bonus of $1,550 to returning employees on the teacher scale, which will be paid out in the September and December pay periods.
Dr. Hockenberry said, prior to the measure, the district’s pay scale was “already among the highest in our region, and this new compensation structure ensures that Longview ISD remains a ‘destination district’ for the best of the best in East Texas.”
WILCOX
DAYS OFF
Board members approved an amendment to Board Policy DEC (LOCAL) allowing employees the ability to earn a local paid day off each semester in accordance with the District’s Health and Wellness guidelines.
Dr. Wayne
Guidry, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, explained that staff members who participate in the district’s wellness program can, in effect “earn” extra paid days off.
Back in April the board approved partnering with Virgin Pulse to provide a wellness support system for Longview ISD employees. Beginning with the 2022-23 school year, the Longview ISD Wellness Program’s mission is to promote and improve employee wellness and reduce health risks through education and wellness activities, goal setting and outreach events.
Dr. Guidry said the goal of the LISD wellness program is to “engage and empower all individuals to strengthen and maintain their health to enhance their quality of life.”
“We’re excited to work with a company like Virgin Pulse to help deliver a total health and wellbeing solution for our employees that drives sustainable, long-term behavior change and in building a culture of health and fitness at Longview ISD,” he said.
Funding for the Virgin Pulse system will come from the ESSER III grant program, authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) signed into law in March 2021.
GUIDRY
2022-23 BUDGET
The board also approved setting a meeting and public hearing for 12 p.m. Aug. 31 to discuss, consider, and possibly approve the proposed 2022-23 budget and tax rate.
While the district has reduced the LISD property tax rate for the last three fiscal years, property taxes may increase due to an increase in the value of the property, which is determined by the county appraisal district.
In accordance with state law, the tax rate ultimately adopted at this meeting may not exceed the proposed rate, unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons, in addition to holding another public meeting to discuss the revised notice.
Local residents are invited to attend and share comments on the proposed budget and tax rate for the coming fiscal year.
For questions about the budget and proposed tax rate please contact the district at ask@LISD.org or call 903381-2200.
DONATIONS
Board members approved: a donation of $1,000,000 from Keith and Leslie Nance. This donation will be used in the General Fund Balance; a donation of $9,450 from money collected from students for damaged or lost Chromebooks. This donation will be used to repair or replace the damaged devices; a donation of $5,000 from LHS Lobo Tennis Booster Club to offset travel expenses for the tennis teams; a donation of $3,470 from the LHS UIL Film Club for the purchase of a MacBook Pro to use in student productions; a donation of $1,240 from Fos-
ter Middle School Athletics
Booster Club to purchase new football uniforms; a donation of $400 from E. Well Educational Services to provide student scholarships for the Veterinary Medicine/ Sciences Summer Camp; a donation of $150 from the
Longview Animal Health &
Hospital to provide student scholarships for the Veterinary Medicine/Sciences Summer Camp; a donation of $150 from Austin Bank for Judson Middle School teacher Ms. Amy Bruyere’s review cycle classroom incentives; and a donation of $50 from Parents of Student Ambassadors for the Student Ambassador fund at Foster Middle School.
OTHER BUSINESS
During the course of the meeting, the LISD Board of Trustees also:
APPROVED Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Certification for 2022-23;
APPROVED the Minutes and Board Time Use Tracker for the June 6 Regular Meeting and June 20 Special Meeting;
APPROVED naming Mrs. Ginia Northcutt as TASB Delegate and Mrs. Shan Bauer as alternate to the State Convention;
APPROVED the Student Code of Conduct for the 202223 School Year;
APPROVED the 2021-22 3rd Quarter Investment Report;
RECEIVED the financial report for May 2022;
APPROVED Budget Amendment No. 10; and
With the 2022-23 school year now underway Longview ISD reminds our community to please help keep students and staff members safe while on the road.
“This includes slowing down in school zones, staying off cell phones, and being aware at all times while around school buses,” said Mr. Darryl Dans, LISD Transportation Director. “The beginning of a new school year should be a fun and exciting time for our students, staff, and families. It takes all of us being aware and vigilant to keep our children safe.”
Director Steven McCraw, Texas Department of Public Safety, issued a statement on Aug. 9 urging drivers across the state to “do their part” to ensure student and school bus safety.
“According to Texas law, if a bus has alternating flashing red signals visible from the front or rear, drivers MUST stop before reaching the bus,” he said. “Drivers can only proceed if the flashing lights are no longer activated, the driver signals you to proceed or the bus has resumed driving. Approaching drivers do NOT have to stop for a school bus that is operating a visual signal if the road is separated by a physical barrier or an intervening space. If a highway is only divided by a left-turn lane, it is not considered divided and drivers must stop for school buses.”
The DPS offers the following tips for school safety:
• Drivers who illegally pass a school bus face fines up to $1,250 for the first offense. For people convicted of the offense more
than once, the law allows for the person’s driver license to be suspended for up to six months. A ticket for this offense cannot be dismissed through defensive driving. Criminal charges are possible if a driver causes someone serious bodily injury. • Give students extra room and don’t assume they are paying attention to traffic. Students are frequently distracted by mobile devices or listening on electronic devices and may not be paying
attention to their surroundings. • Reduce speed when you spot a school bus and know children may unexpectedly step into the road without checking for oncoming traffic. • Be careful around railroad crossings. School buses are legally required to stop at them. • Don’t block a crosswalk when stopped at a red light or stop sign. • Watch for children on bicycles traveling to and from schools. • Always obey speed limits and traffic laws in school zones. • Remember, texting while driving is illegal in Texas. • Follow the directions of school crossing guards.
Longview ISD Transportation is committed to providing safe, professional, and reliable transportation for students that meets all the requirements of the daily instructional program and extra-curricular activities. We see the school bus is an extension of the classroom, and an integral part of the education of all students within our school district.
Safety is our number one priority and is a group effort. Students, parents, teachers, school administrators, and drivers are all assigned responsibilities. We value each and every student and will emphasize that by treating each student with dignity and respect.
We are committed to providing safe, consistent, reliable transportation and will strive to continually upgrade our service to students and parents as it becomes possible.
Longview ISD offers bus service for all eligible student riders (K-12) for home-to-school and for school-to-home each day. There will be one arrival time during the morning and one dismissal time during the afternoon for each campus.
Transportation is located near the LISD Education Support Center at 1111 E. Young Street in Longview. For more information or questions please call 903-381-2361 or 903-3812330 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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APPROVED Board Policy Update 119. FOR MORE INFO
Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center (1301 E. Young Street), but often set special-called meetings at various locations around the district. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 8, 2022.
For more information about the Longview ISD Board of Trustees please go to LISD.org
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career at Ware Elementary School teaching Read 180 and ELA for third, fourth and fifth grade. Five years in, I became the campus Literacy Coach,” Ms. Dunlap said.
After eight years at Ware, she then moved on to work eight years at Hudson PEP Elementary, where she taught 4th and 5th grade. In 2018, she moved to Ned E. Williams as the Curricular Program Specialist. That has led to now, with her leading the campus named after her great-great grandfather.
“I am grateful to be given the opportunity to lead Ned E. Williams to a new level of success. Some of my goals for the upcoming year are to encourage stronger community relationships, increase parental involvement, and for all students and all staff to excel and reach miles beyond their potential in all areas of their lives,” Ms. Dunlap said. “I have always taught my children to shoot for the moon and know that they will always land upon a star. No star is too far! We will soar beyond…with Mustang pride! I am looking forward to an amazing year!”
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or life-threatening conditions that force them to exhaust paid leave and would otherwise result in a loss of income.”
“The sick leave bank is a collective deposit of leave days received from enrolling employees and subsequent contributions from members,” he said. “Participation in the district sick leave bank is voluntary.”
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LISD PURCHASES 62 ACRES
On Wednesday, June 22 Longview ISD agreed to purchase 62 acres of land from local residents Keith and Leslie Nance for a total of $5,634,997. In addition, The Nance family will be donating $1,000,000 back to the district.
Property in that area is extremely valuable due to the considerable development already occurring, such as Christus Hospital’s $30 million expansion and the extension project from Fourth Street.
Had a local developer bought the property, they would have paid a much higher price than Longview ISD did.
The purchase will be paid from the General Operating Fund Balance. The land, which is located north of the high school baseball and soccer fields on Hawkins Pkwy, shall be used for the future building needs of the district.
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PAY RAISE FOR
HOURLY STAFF
The board approved setting the minimum wage for hourly employees at $15 per hour during their July 11 regular meeting.
As a result of this new minimum, hourly wages for Longview ISD staff will be adjusted district-wide for all hourly workers.
Dr. James Hockenberry, Assistant Superintendent of District Services, explained that all hourly positions will be reviewed, and “equity adjustments will be applied as necessary or as needed.”
“These adjustments are being put in place to recognize the value of all our employees, each and every one of them has a profound impact on student learning in their own way,” he said. “We know the cost of living is increasing, yet we also see the importance of their service and the positive impact they have on all of us, especially the children in our care.”
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DAYS OFF FOR GOOD HABITS
Board members approved an amendment to Board Policy DEC (LOCAL) allowing employees the ability to earn a local paid day off each semester in accordance with the District’s Health and Wellness guidelines.
Dr. Wayne Guidry, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, explained that staff members who participate in the district’s wellness program can, in effect “earn” extra paid days off.
Back in April the board approved partnering with Virgin Pulse to provide a wellness support system for Longview ISD employees. Beginning with the 202223 school year, the Longview ISD Wellness Program’s mission is to promote and improve employee wellness and reduce health risks through education and wellness activities, goal setting, and outreach events.
Dr. Guidry said the goal of the LISD wellness program is to “engage and empower all individuals to strengthen and maintain their health to enhance their quality of life.”
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PARTNERSHIP
HELPS SAVE
Thanks to a partnership with Ideal Impact, the district has implemented a variety of steps to help improve energy costs throughout Longview ISD campuses and facilities.
From June 2021 to February 2022, the district has saved $158,470.24 in electricity costs and $16,938.27 in gas from the high school and ESC. These two campuses alone have saved the district a total of $175,408.51 in under 12 months. For the entire district, $208,667 has been saved in the 10-month period.
“The district is saving money through proper HVAC scheduling. The steps that led to the savings were the installation of new thermostats and other controls (for exhaust fans, lighting, etc.) and then the ability to schedule them through our scheduling software based on calendaring,” said Mr. Michael Johnson, project manager at Ideal Impact.
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TWO BUSES REPLACED
Two of the six Special Education buses have been taken off the road and have been replaced with two new models.
The older ones, 2011 and 2012, each had over 200,000 miles on them. Due to the wear and tear, the buses have seen a lot of time off the road and in the garage. This year alone, they had spent weeks in the garage.
Thanks to the new buses being 2023 models, they will be spending more time on the road and less in the garage which will help the district to spend less money and keep the students safe.
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Whew! That might seem like a lot, but it’s actually just a quick sampling of the many great things happening here. Longview ISD continues to be the best school district east of Interstate 45, and it’s all because of our people: our students, our staff, our parents, and our many community partners.
Thank you all for letting me be just a small part of such an amazing district, and my prayers are with you all for another fantastic school year!
It’s a great time to be a Lobo!
— Dr. James Wilcox has served as Superintendent of Schools for Longview ISD since 2007. During his tenure, student enrollment and test scores have continued an upward trend, while the district has continued to expand its academic and extracurricular offerings. LISD is widely recognized as one of the most innovative school districts in the state.
the crew work too. They work very hard but people don’t get to see them, so they deserve a lot of credit too for helping to make the play so wonderful.”
For Joseph, being on the stage is a passion. He hopes to perform again at the festival or any other opportunity that might arise.
After practicing for over a month and putting on nine performances that were two-and-a-half hours long, Joseph walked away with numerous memories that he shall cherish forever.
“A couple of times during performances, something unexpected would happen, and then we would have to improv until the moment passed, to make it seem like that was supposed to happen. Sometimes the audience wouldn’t suspect a thing! After our first performance, there was what they call a ‘Talk Back’ session, where the audience can stay and ask the cast and crew anything they want,” Joseph stated. “An audience member asked if Marian’s book cart was really supposed to fall over, because they said it looked so natural that while they thought it was probably not supposed to happen, they couldn’t tell for sure. That’s how good the actors were, they made the accident look planned!”
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PUBLIC NOTICES
LISD Board meeting set for September 19
Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center, but often set special-called meetings at various locations around the district. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, September 19.
For more information about the Longview ISD Board of Trustees go to LISD.org.
Longview High School Class of 1972 Reunion
The Longview High School graduation class of 1972 is holding their 50 year reunion this year. It is set for October 6-9.
The price is $125 per person, regardless of how many days are attended. There is an additional cost for the football game and golf.
On Friday, Oct. 7, the Lobo football team will be playing against Forney in a home game. Tickets cost $8, with the class reunion sitting together. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Oct. 8, there will be a Billy Writt and Henry Salmon Memorial Golf Tournament at the Wood Hollow Golf Club. The cost of entry is $50.
Later in the day will be the LHS 1972 Class Music Trivia in the Bugatti Room at the Holiday Inn. Marty Baumgardner is hosting and sponsoring the event. Study up on the music from the ’60s including all genres.
That night, the reunion dinner and dance will take place in the Bugatti room. There will be a class photo, plated dinner, guests will be recognized, awards will be given out, and statistics about the reunion.
Sunday morning, Oct. 9, there will be a reunion breakfast.
For more information, contact Jim Bob Rollins at 936-414-1700 or email him at rollinsj@consolidated.net. You can also go to www.lobos72.org or Longview High School – Class of ‘72 on Facebook.
NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF TEXAS BY VIRTUE OF
AN ORDER SALE
GREGG COUNTY
DATED JULY 29, 2022
and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the County Court At Law of Gregg County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on July 29, 2022 seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in September, 2022, the same being the 6th day of said month, at the South Steps, 101 East Methvin of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Longview, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Gregg and the State of Texas, to-wit:
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1 — 02 I617-CCL2, Account No. 43555, LONGVlEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. SIMONA BUSH, ET AL; TRACT 5: LT I BLK 767 FOX #I; 2 — 021617-CCL2, Account No. 51629, LONGVJEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. SIMONA BUSH, ET AL; TRACT 6: LT 11 BLK 2 (NCB 429) LAKEVIEW & LT 12 (S 15’ LT 12) BLK 2 (NCB 426) ROGERS; 3 — 021617-CCL2, Account No. 55627, LONGVTEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. SIMONA BUSH, ET AL; TRACT 8: LT 29 BLK 1331 MOCKINGBIRD HILL; 4 — 02I 617-CCL2, Account No. 22168, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. SIMONA BUSH, ET AL; TRACT 9: AB 123 J LOUT SUR TR 11 SEC 2; 5 — 022010-CCL2, Account No. 59781, KILGORE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. VERNON WOODS, ET AL; LT 7 BLK 13 PENTECOST; 6 — 022020CCL2, Account No. 53354, LONGVJEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRJCT, ET AL VS. ALBERT B VENTERS, ET AL; LT 17 BLK 644 LONE CEDAR; 7 — 022095-CCL2, Account No. 29520, KILGORE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. DONNA SMITH, ET AL; AB 208 M VAN WJNKLE SUR TR 64 SEC 1; 8 — 022417-CCL2, Account No. 54892, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS.RP JACKSON, ET AL; LT 4 BLK 7 (NCB 177) MELTON
The following property has been struck-off at previous tax sale and is now being offered for resale:
(9.) 020986-CCL2, Account No. 33650; LONGVLEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JIMMY LEE MAYFIELD, ET AL (TAX SALE HELD NOV 7 20 I7); LOT (8) EIGHT, NEW CITY BLOCK 124, LONGVIEW, A TRACT OF LAND JN THE ALEXANDER JORDAN SURVEY, SAME BEING SITUATED IN LONGVIEW, GREGG COUNTY, TEXAS, ABOUT (1/4) ONE FOURTH MILE SOUTH EAST OF LONGVIEW JUNCTION (SAME BEING THE BEND OF METJNJN STREET AND SIXTH STREET), AND LOCATED ON EAST COTTON STREET, CONTAlNING ONE HALF ACRE OF LAND, BEING THE SAME DESCRIBED lN DEED FROM D. S. MEREDITH, RECEIVER., TO ALLEN CARR, RECORDED IN VOLUME 53, PAGES 631-632 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF GREGG COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE AND EXCEPT: ALL THAT CERTAIN 472.0 SQUARE FOOT LOT, TRACT, OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE A. JORDAN SURVEY, A-262, CITY OF LONGVIEW, GREGG COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING PART OF THE JIMMY LEE MAYFIBLD TRACT CALLED “R33650” AND LOT 8 NCB 124, AND “0Q00000124-0080-00-02” BY THEGREUG COUNTY APPRA!SAL DIS’l’RICT (A STRIP OV LAND CALLED 47.3 FEET BY 6.S FEET BY 47.2 FEET BY 3.5 FEET) OFF THE SOUTH END OF A PREVIOUS VERSION OF “R33650” WAS CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF LONGVIEW BY DEED RECORDED TN VOLUME 1082 PAGE 440, DEED RECORDS OF GREGG COUNTY, TEXAS. (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Gregg County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.
With his grandfather and father having performed in numerous productions, Joseph seems to have caught the acting bug through his genetics. At the end of the day, whatever the reason why, Joseph seems to really enjoy acting.
“Overall I feel like Joseph had an amazing time doing the play. He loved getting to meet so many new talented people from all over, both actors and crew, who enjoyed working in theater just like him,” his mother, Tracy Kaan said. “Joseph was also excited to get to be in a play with Nathan Bachtell again, who he met at Longview High School when they were both in Shrek The Musical. Of course the rehearsal schedule was tiring sometimes, as rehearsals would last anywhere from two to four hours, and some days when the performances got closer, they’d do three hours with a lunch break and then another 4 hour rehearsal, but he would come home saying that he’d had fun.
“We’re really thankful to Ms. Vermillion, Ms. Mercer, and Ms. Jester for their support in helping him discover and develop his talents, and to the Texas Shakespeare Festival for the amazing opportunity and experience!”
“The Music Man” is a story about a conman who poses as a boys’ band organizer and sells band instruments and uniforms to naive townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band. As the con goes on, he begins to fall in love.
To learn more about the Texas Shakespeare Festival, go to texasshakespeare.com.
Dated at Longview, Texas, July 29, 2022
Notes:
The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (903) 757-5448
