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A chance conversation with a childhood neighbor turned into a 32-year passion for one Longview woman who now helps run the Great Texas Balloon Race. Her story shows how saying yes to community involvement can lead to decades of joy.
A Texas community packed a convention center to thank firefighters who pulled off one of the region's most challenging technical rescues. The city celebrated the heroes who saved lives during a dramatic hot air balloon emergency. --- ##
Two Longview firefighters climbed more than 900 feet up a radio tower to rescue hot air balloon riders after their balloon crashed into the structure. Despite facing fears and unprecedented heights, the team safely brought both people down after a four-hour operation.
Two hot air balloon passengers walked away unharmed after firefighters climbed nearly 1,000 feet up a cell tower to rescue them in Longview, Texas. The daring rescue took hours but ended with everyone safe and a grateful community celebrating its heroes.
A new radiation treatment for advanced prostate cancer is helping patients skip harsh chemotherapy while getting better results. Texas Oncology in Longview is now offering Pluvicto, which delivers radiation directly to cancer cells.