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Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sperry’s gardening advice column (published Saturday night) offers local homeowners tips on replacing peach trees with yaupon hollies versus Nellie R. Stevens hollies, lawn care, greenhouse temperature settings, and frost protection for narcissus. The advice provides step-by-step guidance to support residents in making informed landscape decisions. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Heritage Tower Senior Apartments in downtown Longview has faced an elevator outage since Jan. 8 that has made it difficult for seniors to leave their apartments as management works on repairs—fire marshal Marcus Delaney said emergency access remains a concern and repairs are expected to be completed by Monday. Longview News-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Longview celebrated MLK Day by dedicating a new lighted tree sculpture at Magrill Plaza that honors the city’s Black history (the site once hosted freedmen gatherings). Today, a musical celebration takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parkview Baptist Church as part of the five-day event. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Trevor Newlin, a Kilgore College and Sabine High School graduate working in film, accepted the 2025 Blue Ribbon Medal of Excellence award while home for the holidays – his father and a Kilgore College Foundation representative were present as he credited the college for his career success in Hollywood. Longview News-Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Biologists with Texas Parks and Wildlife say that winter water temps below 55 slow down catfish and temperate bass metabolism — they recommend gentle handling and advise anglers to try smaller baits and slower actions, especially on sunny afternoons when local lakes warm up slightly. Kilgore News Herald
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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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Daddy Daughter Valentines Dance
6-8 p.m. — City of Longview Parks and Recreation — $30 for dad and daughter duo, $10 for additional kids — Enjoy a delightful evening of dancing, laughter, and light refreshments with your little lady.
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Summit Volleyball Club - East Texas Volleyball Tournament
7 a.m. — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Entry fees vary — Compete in the thrilling Series #2 East Texas Volleyball Tournament hosted by Summit Volleyball Club.
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