Pine Tree is a historically documented Gregg County community associated with Longview. The historical record describes a rural settlement in eastern Gregg County that became part of Longview after World War II while retaining a separate identity in the early 1990s. This is a community-identity profile, not a claim of formal neighborhood boundaries.
Living well in Pine Tree
Pine Tree is part of the wider Longview community. Its streets, public spaces, daily destinations, and nearby recreation options can shape how residents fit movement, food planning, and routine healthcare into ordinary weeks. The local details below come from the cited public and official resources; Luma Health does not claim to operate a physical clinic in this neighborhood.
- The Texas State Historical Association dates Pine Tree’s first settlement to the mid-1840s and places it in eastern Gregg County.
- TSHA says the name came from a large pine tree under which early residents held religious services.
- The Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church was established in 1847 and is identified by TSHA as Gregg County’s oldest organized church.
- A Pine Tree post office began operating in 1848; TSHA says it closed in 1871 after the railroad bypassed the community.
- TSHA reports that a school was operating by the early 1850s and a Masonic lodge was chartered in 1852.
- TSHA says Pine Tree was an election precinct and consolidated school district in the early 1940s, then became part of Longview after World War II.
- Pine Tree ISD identifies its district as established in 1847 and lists its central office at 1701 Pine Tree Road in Longview.
Useful neighborhood resources
These public spaces and community resources may support practical, repeatable routines. Confirm current hours, access rules, fees, and schedules directly with each operator before visiting.
Pine Tree, TX
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Visit official resource →About Pine Tree ISD
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Visit official resource →Longview Gilmer Rd Neighborhood Market
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Visit official resource →How telehealth fits a local routine
Luma Health provides online medical weight-management evaluations to eligible Texas adults. Virtual care can reduce travel time and make follow-up easier to coordinate around work, family, school, and commuting. It does not replace emergency care, preventive primary care, or an in-person evaluation when a clinician determines one is necessary.
Provider-guided care from home
Submitting an assessment does not guarantee treatment or a prescription. A licensed clinician reviews each patient's medical history and determines whether treatment is appropriate.
Check eligibility →Build a sustainable weekly plan
Start with one realistic activity route, one reliable grocery stop, and one repeatable meal or movement habit. Consistency is usually easier when the plan fits the neighborhood and schedule a person already has. Discuss significant changes in activity, diet, or medication with an appropriate healthcare professional.
Local sources
- Texas State Historical Association — Pine Tree, TX
- Pine Tree Independent School District — About Pine Tree ISD
- Walmart — Longview Gilmer Rd Neighborhood Market
- Natural Grocers — Longview Natural Food Store