It Was Twenty Years Ago Today … Thursday, June 22, 2006 – Longview News-Journal

Published 5:15 am Monday, June 22, 2026
By Les Hassell
It Was Twenty Years Ago Today … Allison Tomme, 12, left, of Longview and Mackenzie Kilmer of Gladewater enjoy a treat after the students made homemade ice cream during the Summer 4-H Fun Day food and nutrition project Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the Gregg County Extension office in Longview. (Kevin Green/News-Journal Photo)
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Les Hassell
Photojournalist
Les Hassell is a multimedia journalist who specializes in photography, mostly useless trivia and BBQ. Raised in Reklaw, TX by optimistic parents, he studied Photography and Fine Art at Stephen F. Austin State University.

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