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Longview
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Longview ISD and other local districts are reviewing photography contracts with Lifetouch following public scrutiny of its parent company’s alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Lifetouch said student photos remain secure under FERPA and are not shared with third parties. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 12 Kilgore College Rangers won their ninth straight game with a 64-58 victory over Navarro on Wednesday, improving to 22-3 overall while the Lady Rangers lost basketball and softball contests — both teams have upcoming games scheduled to complete conference play. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ In a Class 6A playoff at Hornet Gymnasium on Saturday, DeSoto’s Chloe Stigler scored 24 points as DeSoto beat the Lady Lobos 49-38. The loss ended the Lobos’ season while DeSoto improved to a 23-13 record. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Senior Aiden Saucedo’s last-minute goal led the boys to a penalty shootout win over Legacy on Saturday, and the squad now tops District 10-6A while preparing to host Rockwall Heath Tuesday (JV at 5:30 p.m. and varsity at 7 p.m.). The Lady Lobos earned a 2-0 shutout against Legacy. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ DeSoto junior running back SoRod Baker was named offensive player of the year, while defensive honors were split by Galena Park North Shore senior lineman Za’Qwaun Nunn and Mayde Creek linebacker Kosi Okpala for the Blue Bell/TSWA Class 6A All-State Football Team. Baker rushed for 3,096 yards and 45 touchdowns. Longview News-Journal
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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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Gregg County Ducks Unlimited Crawfish Boil & Banquet
5:30-10 p.m. — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Single: $75 | Couple: $120 | Youth: $30 — Enjoy a night of crawfish, games, auctions, and raffles to support local conservation efforts.
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