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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local industries will open their doors for the Big Techs East Texas Industry Tours and Job Fair on Feb. 22. Starting at 8:30 a.m., visitors will join guided tours and explore interactive exhibits downtown while a job fair at the historical museum offers resume support (registration required). Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Longview, Spring Hill and Gladewater school boards voted not to set aside a formal time for prayer or religious reading due to practical concerns with the new state law. They said current practices already allow students and staff to engage in faith activities during downtime. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kilgore College's Lady Rangers edged TVCC 63-59 at Masters Gymnasium on Wednesday, with Janiya Murphy scoring 23 points to spark a strong comeback. The win improved their record to 14-10, and they will host Angelina College at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Kilgore College softball split its games on Wednesday at The Ballpark at KC Commons, winning 8-6 before falling 10-0 to North Central Texas College. The Rangers will play at Angelina College on Friday, at Mississippi Delta Community College on Sunday, and host Weatherford on Tuesday. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ On Wednesday, five key Pine Tree football players signed national letters of intent in a ceremony held at the school cafeteria; four will join Hardin-Simmons and Howard Payne in the American Southwest Conference while David Lively signed with Kilgore College after a historic playoff run. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Kilgore Colleges’ freshman Lamarious White scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead his team to a 74-66 win over the Bossier Parish Cavaliers at Masters Gymnasium on Wednesday. The win improved KC’s record to 19-3 & dropped the Cavaliers to 9-14. Longview News-Journal
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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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Western Invasion - Longview
7:50 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Stragent Dog Park — Entry Fee Required — Challenge yourself with a unique 10K race in the heart of Longview, Texas.
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