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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Seven Point, a new locally owned restaurant set to open in June at Brookwood Village (1446 McCann Road), will serve seafood and steaks at affordable prices. RocketFast Car Wash recently opened its 13th location at 416 E Loop 281 and Mentoring Alliance held a ribbon-cutting to expand its programs. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kilgore Middle and High School Bands showed strong results at regional UIL contests in Winona and Henderson yesterday. The middle school had 26 students earn All Region spots and 10 high school students advanced to Area auditions, with some set to perform at the TMEA Convention on Saturday, Feb. 14. Kilgore News Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kilgore High School Health Science students will host their annual health fair Thursday, Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the KHS cafeteria, offering lifesaving skill demonstrations, free screenings, and booths from local businesses. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ Local sports medicine expert Robert French from UT Health East Texas Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute released a safe exercise guide for residents who set New Year fitness goals, recommending a 5-10 minute warm-up, gradual intensity increases + rest and ice for pain to help avoid common injuries. Kilgore News Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches released Monday’s polls, placing Spring Hill (21-6) at No. 25 in Class 4A. The rankings also list top teams in GIRLS Class 6A and other classifications, offering a snapshot of current records. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Region XIV Conference basketball standings remain close as men's and women's teams prepare for Wednesday, Jan. 21 games. Men's contests kick off at 7 p.m. + women's matchups begin at 5:30 p.m. amid key rivalries. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ LeTourneau athletes broke track records at McNeese Indoor I, with several setting personal bests and program marks during their season opener. In basketball, the men beat Austin College in Sherman on Saturday while the women lost, and both teams will face Texas Lutheran later this week. Longview News-Journal
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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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