Longview Convention Center Expands with New Outdoor Pavilion

City issues permit for $500,000 addition to existing facility

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:26am

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The city of Longview has issued a building permit to Casey Slone Construction for a 2,040-square-foot addition of an outdoor pavilion area to the existing convention center located at 100 Grand Boulevard. The $500,000 project will expand the convention center's event space.

Why it matters

The convention center expansion reflects Longview's continued growth and investment in its tourism and hospitality infrastructure. As the city attracts more events and visitors, the new pavilion will provide flexible, open-air event space to accommodate larger crowds and a wider range of functions.

The details

The permit was issued to Casey Slone Construction for the addition of a 2,040-square-foot outdoor pavilion area to the existing Longview convention center. The $500,000 project will expand the facility's total event space and provide an open-air option for conferences, weddings, and other gatherings.

  • The building permit was issued between March 13-20, 2026.

The players

Casey Slone Construction

The construction company that was issued the permit to build the new outdoor pavilion addition to the Longview convention center.

Longview Convention Center

The existing convention center facility located at 100 Grand Boulevard in Longview, Texas that is undergoing the $500,000 expansion project.

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The takeaway

The convention center expansion demonstrates Longview's commitment to growing its tourism and events industry, providing more flexible and modern event spaces to attract larger conferences, weddings, and other gatherings to the city.