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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The January/February 2026 New Year, New You issue of ETX View is available for digital readers; it features inspiring stories (including local business revivals and animal welfare highlights) to welcome the new year. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On January 20, the local library will host a Popcorn Day Party with a Babygarten Story Time at 10:30 a.m. followed by games, crafts, and a popcorn snack bar free to attend. City of Longview
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Longview City Council on Thursday allocated $417,000 from the fund balance and awarded a contract to Dallas-based Sunbelt Pools to repair the indoor pool at Paula Martin Jones Recreation Center; officials expect the pool to reopen within six months. Longview News-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Titus Regional Medical Center's board did not act Thursday on a potential sale or lease, with a final decision expected Jan. 26, noted chairman Don Lowry amid ongoing financial challenges. The independent hospital is reviewing proposals from several suitors to improve its situation. Longview News-Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Angler Chris Smith warns that power plant lakes like Martin Creek and Lake Tyler remain in the 50s today — a warming trend might soon stimulate bass spawning, so he urges anglers to prepare for unexpected ice storms by using the correct tackle and dressing for the weather. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Food columnist Barbara Richardson McClellan shared three easy recipes yesterday in the Longview News-Journal, including a stir-fry shrimp and rice dish, Szechwan chicken, and a three-ingredient strawberry salad (or dessert) that can be made for one and stored. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Jan. 9, the Pine Tree Pirates won 3-1 over Texas High as Ryder Snow, Mauro Gonzalez, and Julian Ibarra scored, and the varsity team will face Cumberland Academy at 11 a.m.; the Tatum Lady Eagles edged Crockett on penalty kicks after a 2-2 tie. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The 2026 high school soccer season is underway in Longview as local teams, including the Lobos, Pirates + Lady Panthers, aim to build on last season’s district play; the Lady Lobos, now led by coach Margaret Wright, hope for a playoff return. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Longview's Lady Lobos won 75-39 over Rockwall-Heath Friday night & improved to 16-4 with Jailiya Rockmore scoring 19 points. The team will meet North Forney Tuesday. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The YellowJackets fell 93-88 to the Schreiner Mountaineers at Stephens Family Arena on Friday night, with Logan Brinkoeter scoring a career-high 24 points and Cooper Smith adding 20 as LeTourneau fought until the end. They will face McMurry on Sunday at noon. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Caleb Correa signed with Hendrix College on Friday after shining with Action Baseball Club over the summer at Harleton High School — he will serve as a two-way player while balancing academics and baseball. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Friday's District 16-4A double header ended with Spring Hill girls winning 51-25 and Pine Tree boys taking 39-27 at Pirate Center — Pine Tree will visit Kilgore and Spring Hill will host Henderson on Tuesday. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Morgan Gee of White Oak lifted 700 pounds in three lifts at the Harmony Powerlifting Meet on Friday, surpassing the regional auto-qualifying mark in the 123-pound weight class as other team members competed in divisions ranging from 97 to 220 pounds. Longview News-Journal
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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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