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Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ East Texas country singer Neal McCoy recited the Pledge of Allegiance at the White House Wednesday morning, marking 10 years of a daily tradition seen live on Facebook. He partnered with Allied Flag — releasing a limited-edition flag in autographed boxes — to celebrate this milestone. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday's boys basketball district games saw Overton beat Carlisle 66 to 30, Kilgore top Cumberland Academy 95 to 52 and Sabine rally past White Oak 52 to 34; Overton will host Alto and Kilgore face Carthage on Friday + Carlisle has a bye. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ The Overton Lady Mustangs beat Carlisle 40-33 on Tuesday in District 22-2A action, with senior Ashby Croswell scoring eight crucial points; Kilgore dispatched Cumberland Academy 59-12 and Sabine overcame White Oak 42-26—Kilgore will face Carthage on Friday. Kilgore News Herald
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Freeze Your Fanny Cycling Event
10 AM – 3 PM — ORR PreOwned Longview — Registration fees apply — Participate in a multi-distance cycling event supporting local athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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