Good morning, Longview.

A house fire at a Waskom home killed two boys, aged 8 and 11, on Tuesday and injured their father while a GoFundMe was set up to cover burial costs; investigators determined the fire’s origin and report no evidence of foul play + the inquiry is ongoing.

Today, 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m., Painting with a Twist at 100 Tall Pines Ave. in Longview hosts a guided Paint Your Pet art camp for kids ages 6 and up that provides supplies and healthy snacks.

The city attorney’s office dropped charges against One Love Longview director Amanda Veasy for violating the anti-camping ordinance near the formerly used McCann Road property (local business owners had raised safety concerns in summer 2024).

The dismissal signals a shift in how the city addresses homelessness.

Burn bans went into effect on Jan.

1 in Harrison and Panola counties due to dry conditions and wildfires. Harrison County’s ban began at 3 p.m. while Panola’s will last seven days as officials work to keep residents safe.

Division II state champion Iola earned top honors on Jan.

1 when TSWA voting recognized Shaylee McKown as Player of the Year and Jamie McDougald as Coach of the Year for the Blue Bell Class 2A All-State Volleyball Team.

HERPS Longview Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo

10 AM - 5 PM — Longview Exhibit Center — Admission details unavailable — Explore a wide range of reptiles and exotic animals with educational activities for all ages.

Longview Deals and Resolutions Auction

10 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. — Alliance Auto Auction Longview — Free entry — Explore 400 units from top dealers and kick off the new year with amazing deals.

Longview 5K

8 AM – 12 PM — Electric Cowboy Longview — Entry fee not specified — Enjoy a community-focused 5K as part of the Healthy Initiative in Longview.