Good morning, Longview.

Longview’s Holt CAT will invest $14.7 million to expand its facility at the Business Park after LEDCO approved a 10-year incentive deal on Thursday; the project upgrades testing facilities for larger engines, retains 104 jobs, and adds $5 million in sales tax (rebates for the city and LEDCO).

Pine Tree High School sophomore Emmeline Peters’ artwork 'Turquoise Western Jewelry' will be displayed in March at the Bullock Texas State History Museum for Youth Art Month — the piece was chosen from 500 statewide submissions and students will be recognized on March 29.

Kilgore College’s Associate Degree Nursing program was ranked No. 4 in Texas by RegisteredNursing.org for its 100% NCLEX pass rate — the 16-month, campus-based program offers classroom and clinical instruction to prepare students for entry-level nursing roles.

Thousands lost power in East Texas as subfreezing temperatures and wintry precipitation disrupted service yesterday with over 6,500 outages reported in Rusk County while Longview remained mostly unaffected.

A second wintry precipitation wave began Saturday night and is expected to continue until Sunday afternoon, urging residents to drive cautiously.

On Wednesday at the W.T.

Brookshire Convention Center in Tyler, Earl Campbell honored Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King with the Tyler Rose Award and named Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Greene the Legends Award honoree. SPORTyler announced Kerra Moore as the 2025 scholarship recipient.

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.