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Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Big Daddy will host his Eighth Annual Birthday Walk at the Dudley Road Trailhead (1701 Dudley Road) in Kilgore on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 7-11 a.m. to raise food for the Kilgore College Food Pantry; participants may drop off nonperishable items and join the walk with a birthday hug. Kilgore News Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, more than 150 community members toured AAON’s plant in Longview to learn about split air conditioning units and data center components. The facility, which now employs roughly 1,550+ people, is set to grow to nearly 2,000 by the end of March. Longview News-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Longview was named a Veteran-Friendly Community by the East Texas Council of Governments on Sunday, Feb. 22. The designation honors city government and local groups that offer veterans support with jobs, housing, health care, and community programs (including the We Hire Vets effort). Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local softball teams played Thursday with strong performances from numerous schools across the region. The Lady Panthers, Ladycats and others won close contests in Spring Hill, Hallsville plus several nearby communities, showcasing solid hitting and pitching that energized local fans. Kilgore News Herald
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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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