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Longview
Monday, February 17th, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The East Texas Builders Association's Home and Design Show offers a chance to explore housing products and services, open today from noon to 4 p.m. at Maude Cobb Convention Center, Longview, with $7 entry for adults. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The Longview High School Choir seeks community support to raise $117,000 for a trip to Hawaii to honor Vietnam War veterans at a national parade, with fundraising efforts including raffles and events. Longview News-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gregg County commissioners decided to enhance their jail's cooperation with ICE, despite community concerns and debates over the program's fiscal and social implications. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ Two East Texas representatives, Jay Dean and Cole Hefner, were appointed as chairs of significant Texas House committees, focusing on insurance, homeland security, public safety, and veterans' affairs, alongside Rep. Joanne Shofner's assignment to higher education and public health committees. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ The City of Longview issued and received applications for various commercial and development permits between Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, 2025. Longview News-Journal
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Sheila and The Caddo Kats Jam Night
Sheila Caddo Kats hosts an open jam night at the Screaming Eagle Bar, encouraging musicians to bring their instruments and voices for an evening of music.
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Beast of the Backroads Adventure
The Beast of the Backroads features a variety of endurance events including runs and bike races designed for all skill levels at Boson Investigations in Longview, Texas.
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Reed Foehl Concert at Longview Museum of Fine Arts
Reed Foehl will be performing live at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts, showcasing his music in an intimate setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Ryan Holiday
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