Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
Good morning, Longview.
🏛️ Government
The Texas Department of Public Safety urged Texans to prepare for winter hazards by checking vehicles and stocking emergency kits as ice, freezing rain, and snow approach the region.
Longview residents should monitor local weather broadcasts (Drive Texas or emergency services) for updated road and safety conditions.
🏈 Sports
Spring Hill beat Cumberland Academy in a doubleheader at Panther Gymnasium on Jan.
22. Star players Savannah Irwin and Elizabeth Corbitt led the Lady Panthers to a 71-23 win while John Harris helped secure a 55-15 victory.
The Longview Lady Lobos defeated Rockwall 49-40 on Thursday, Jan.
22, led by Bethany Baltes (20 points) and Jailiyah Rockmore (16 points), avenging an earlier district loss. Their win extended the team's four-game winning streak.
Kilgore College’s Lady Rangers and men’s teams won Region XIV road games on Wednesday, with wins over Angelina College (in Lufkin) and Bossier Parish.
The Lady Rangers will face Coastal Bend College today at noon, and the men’s team will play Panola College on Saturday, March 7.
NJCAA Division I basketball polls show the KC Rangers ranked No. 20—teams from across the region also received votes.
The poll was released Thursday, Jan. 22 at 11:48 a.m. and reflects recent college athletic performances.
At a gala Wednesday in Tyler, Haynes King and Joe Greene were honored for their football achievements.
King received the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award while Joe Greene became the first Legends Award honoree (with Kerra Moore announced as the scholarship recipient).
Kilgore College Rangers will open the softball season on Tuesday, Jan.
27 at The Ballpark at KC Commons with a 1 and 3 p.m. doubleheader against Angelina College, while a postponed game against Ranger College is rescheduled for March 3.
🎉 Longview Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Big Tech Industry Tours & Showcase
8:30 – 11:30 AM — Visit Longview Marketplace — Free entry — Explore how major technology companies manufacture their products through engaging tours.
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