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Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The library is hosting a teen hangout free event on Jan. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (for ages 13 to 17) where attendees will make perler bead projects like keychains and bag tags while chatting about pop culture. City of Longview
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grove at Magrill Plaza will feature a new art installation honoring local Black history with a dedication at 6 p.m. Thursday — kicking off a five-day MLK celebration that includes a jazz concert, parade and community festival. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Mike Collins preserves local history by collecting 55 neon and hand-painted signs from closed businesses—his Tyler Boy display in Tyler is open year-round and lights up until 10:30 p.m. for visitors to relive cherished memories. Longview News-Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local gardening expert Sperry (in his latest column) offered advice on planting yellow butterfly vines later and using cuttings for faster growth, along with tips for pruning fig trees and glossy abelias. He also recommended high-nitrogen lawn food for ryegrass and adding dish detergent to weedkiller to better control clovers. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kaegan Ash of Mount Enterprise and Jett Taylor of Grand Saline earned Built Ford Tough Player of the Year honors at a Texas banquet held Saturday at the Omni Frisco Hotel — Ash has signed with Texas Tech while Taylor will sign with the Naval Academy on Feb. 4. 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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