Longview

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a double murder in Longview, Texas. Court proceedings concluded with the life term as punishment for the two killings. Local news outlets in East Texas are covering the sentencing, though further details about the victims, the defendant, or the circumstances of the crimes were not provided in available reports.

KingsLane Group has acquired the Hilton Garden Inn in Longview, adding the branded hotel to its portfolio. The deal was reported by hotel industry press, though financial terms and the company's plans for the property have not been disclosed. The purchase signals continued investment activity in the select-service hotel segment.