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Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, dozens of East Texas healthcare organizations, churches, and veteran support agencies joined Longview’s annual Homeless Resource Day at the Exhibit Center to offer homeless residents free hygiene kits, haircuts, and healthcare information + Medicare and VA benefits advice. Longview News-Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SWEPCO is ready for Winter Storm Fern with more than 2,300 linemen preparing equipment and testing backup systems to keep power flowing for customers this weekend (in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas). Kilgore News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A winter storm is forecast to drop up to a half-inch of ice in Longview from Friday through Sunday; city crews will treat roads and prepare for outages while offices and events are rescheduled, and a warming shelter opens today at Longview Exhibit Center (1123 Jaycee Dr.). Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Gregg County commissioners have received a letter of intent from the river authority to cover matching grant funds for improved boat access along the Sabine River. The county will submit its application by Feb. 2 to begin engineering work for a +53-mile paddling trail+ set to boost regional tourism. Longview News-Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local fishing expert Chris Smith offered detailed advice on rod and reel maintenance ahead of bass season, published Friday, Jan. 23, outlining steps like cleaning gear and replacing rod tips using household tools (such as a cigar torch type lighter) and advising when to consult a professional. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local golfers put on a strong display at the Spring Hill Invitational held Monday at Wood Hollow Golf Course; Brody Callens led White Oak boys with a 73 + Emily Machin recorded a 77 for the Tyler Legacy girls team. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ Local fishing guides reported varied conditions across East Texas lakes on Friday, Jan. 23; Tyler and Jacksonville saw slow bites while Palestine, Fork and Lake O’ the Pines fared better (temps 48° to 60°). Longview News-Journal
- ➤ In district play on Friday, the Lady Lobos beat Rockwall 4-2 with a hat trick by Mary Blake Scott, the Lobo seniors won 4-1, and Pine Tree earned a 2-0 win over Sabine; the Lady Lobos and seniors will face Tyler Legacy while Pine Tree meets Tatum Tuesday. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Longview native Haynes King won the 13th Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award at a banquet Wednesday night at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center. He is celebrated for his college football achievements and will compete in the East — West Shrine Bowl on Jan. 27 to further his football career. Longview News-Journal
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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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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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