As someone who's grown up around Caddo Lake, the old drawbridge isn't just a structure; it's…read morepractically a living, breathing part of our town's history and daily rhythm. You might see it as just a way to get across the water, but for us, it's so much more.While I might not remember the days when it actually opened for boat traffic (that lift mechanism was disabled back in the 1940s!), I absolutely recall the unique experience of crossing it when it was a single-lane bridge. It wasn't about waiting for it to go up anymore, but about that patient dance of waiting for the other side to clear. Only one car at a time could safely traverse it, and there was a certain rhythm to that wait - the slow, deliberate approach, the quick glance to see if anyone was coming, and the polite wave to the driver on the other side as you took your turn. It was a forced pause in our often-hurried lives, a moment to watch the boats glide through or just chat with the person in the car next to you. It felt like a little community gathering, even if it was just for a few minutes.The bridge has seen it all: decades of floods, droughts, countless sunrises and sunsets over the cypress trees. It's stood strong through it all, a testament to the resilience of our area. It connects not just two sides of the lake, but also generations of families who've used it. My grandparents crossed it, my parents crossed it, and now I do (though now it's a pedestrian bridge, a new chapter for our old friend).Of course, it's not without its quirks. Sometimes the traffic flow could be a bit slow, and you learned to factor that into your travel time. And sure, the paint might be peeling in a few spots, and it groans a bit louder than it used to. But those imperfections are part of its character, like wrinkles on a beloved elder's face.In a world where everything seems to be getting faster and newer, the Caddo Lake drawbridge is a comforting constant. It's a reminder of simpler times, of the unique beauty of our bayou country, and of the unhurried pace of life that makes this place so special. It's more than just a bridge; it's a landmark, a memory-maker, and a true icon of our hometown.

A nice foot bridge to walk over if you find yourself in M'port. It's an historic landmark with…read morebright blue water on both sides.

I believe the library offers superb service to the community. I am signing up today for the Summer…read more Reading Program for my 6 yr. old Genealogy is my hobby and I wish they had a section in the library for this.

It smells in here. It really does. I don't know if it's dust, or unwashed patrons, or if the…read morebuilding or carpet just need updating desperately, or what. It's also not intuitive, when you walk in, where different departments might be located. And ... there are always unhygienic members of the community lazing around in the entrance or out in front,... staring at you. In all fairness, I haven't tried the library's programming, interlibrary loan system, ebooks or other services - maybe they're spectacular. I hope they are.

Saturday. 6/2/18. So what makes this a five-star convention…read morecenter? Is it some massive monstrosity that requires its' very own area code, or actually houses several different area codes within, much like the behemoth convention centers in bells and whistles cities like New Orleans, and Las Vegas? Quite simply, no. However, does this convention center provide adequate and comfortable space for state-to-regional-type exhibitions? Absolutely! Yes, it does! Most importantly, I mean really, is can an individual don an authentic and full Wookie suit in the onset of a hellacious East Texas June, and not, I repeat, not actually, physically combust or burst into flames while standing in place, and the answer, is an over-emphatic yes!!! And true, as it were, that the temps outside today were a brutal, and quite unforgiving, if not hellish and humid, mid-90's-something, degrees Fahrenheit, the inside of this lovely facility was ice-boxingly refreshing and cool. 2018 Longview Comic Con guests, vendors, and visitors alike, were able to conduct their business, get their cosplay on, and just enjoy all the entire live-long day! I myself, did several comfortable laps around the convention interior, and I also sat comfortably through several interesting, informative, and entertaining panels. The convention center workers here were pleasant, professional, and more-than accommodating. They kept things moving, and quickly so. This building, and its' fantastic employees could more than handle just about any event that may come its' way in the future. I hope that they have the opportunity to do so. I also hope there will be another Longview Comic Con at this very location in the Summer of 2019! I will return if so! Excellent work, Maude Cobb Convention Center!