Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
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🏘️ Community
Today in Jefferson, the Krewe of Hebe begins its 36th Annual Mardi Gras celebration with a DooDah Parade starting at 7 p.m. at Lion’s Park.
The weekend will offer live music, parades, and local food vendors (family-friendly fun) that boost community spirit.
🎓 Education
Pine Tree ISD opened a new Skilled Trades Center today behind the Pirate Center Gym at Pine Tree High School; officials and the Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the 25,000 sqft facility that provides hands-on training in construction, welding and automotive technologies.
🏥 Health
East Texas Treatment Facility started the interLIFT program on Thursday, Feb.
5 to help clients become peer educators and learn new ways to cope with substance use. Warden Bernadette Rodriguez said the program gives tools & hope to change lives.
🏈 Sports
On Wednesday, the Kilgore College Rangers won a 55-49 Region XIV game against Trinity Valley at Masters Gymnasium to improve to 10-2 in conference play - Kaiden Myers led with 15 points.
They will play their next game on Saturday.
Region XIV conference basketball standings show Kilgore leading the men with a 17-3 record and TVCC topping the women with a 19-2 record as reported by Longview News-Journal.
Teams will play scheduled games on Saturday with matchups at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. across the region.
🎉 Longview Events
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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.
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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