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Longview
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents celebrated MLK Day Monday with a march and interfaith service. They gathered at Broughton Recreation Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard before marching to Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Longview News-Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Longview woman said her Golden Retriever led her on Friday off Cargill Long Park Trail when her dog nudged her near a drop-off—revealing a metal cage holding four dumped cats that local animal control is investigating as potential animal cruelty. Longview News-Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy winter precipitation is forecast for Longview from Friday night through Monday with freezing rain, sleet and snow expected to create travel hazards and frozen pipes, urging residents to follow safety guidelines for driving, heating and pet protection. Longview News-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and Dr. Daren Yeager (UT Health East Texas Physicians) urges cervical cancer screening and vaccination. He advises starting Pap tests at age 21 and notes that at-home HPV kits supplement, not replace, professional exams. Kilgore News Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Boys champion White Oak and girls champion Tyler Legacy were crowned at Monday's Spring Hill Invitational golf tournament at Wood Hollow Golf Course, as White Oak's Brody Callens shot a 73 and Legacy's Emily Machin posted a 77. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Longview native Haynes King will receive the 2025 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award today at the banquet at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center in Tyler + former Pittsburgh Steeler All-Pro Joe Greene will be honored as the inaugural Legends Award recipient. 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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Jordan World Circus – Longview, TX
5:30 p.m. — Longview Rodeo Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling circus acts and fun for the whole family.
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