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Longview
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longview animal control warned residents Monday after several calls reported coyotes targeting small pets. Pet owners are urged to keep cats and dogs indoors overnight (city tips advise not leaving food outside) to lower the risk amid seasonal wildlife activity. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alex Holt from Harleton High School signed his National Letter of Intent with McPherson College yesterday. He chose McPherson after meeting a coaching staff that made him feel welcome (despite offers from other schools). Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Longview Lobo Haynes King was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, which runs from Feb. 23 to March 2 in Indianapolis. He is one of 15 quarterbacks invited and the first local Yellow Jacket QB since Joe Hamilton in 2000. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ League-leading Kilgore College beat Paris 83-70 at Masters Gymnasium on Monday with Antonio Shannon scoring 15 points. The Rangers, now 21-3 overall, will play Navarro on Wednesday and Lamar State Port-Arthur on Saturday. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Two high school softball stars earned week one honors on Tuesday, Feb. 17 when Addysyn Billings of Hughes Springs struck out 17 in a 9-2 win and Neci Potts of Arp hit .684 with six home runs in five wins. Longview News-Journal
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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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Graciously Broken's 10th Annual March Celebration
5-10 p.m. — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Tickets available online — Celebrate with dinner, worship, and a live auction at this community-focused event.
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