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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The city's Planning and Zoning Commission approved Seven Point Seafood and Bar at Brookwood Village on McCann Road at Fairmont Street; the new private club restaurant, owned by David Lu & Betsy, is expected to open later this year. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Brenda Kays celebrated her retirement at Torrence Health Science Education Center on Thursday as colleagues and supporters reflected on her work at KC since 2016. She will serve until Feb. 28 (President Emeritus) as campus improvements and record enrollment mark her lasting legacy. Kilgore News Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Oncology’s Longview Cancer Center now offers a new targeted treatment for metastatic prostate cancer using Pluvicto. 77-year-old Tyson Johnson became the center’s first patient in East Texas to choose this alternative to chemo under Dr. Bill Taylor’s care. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the East Texas Coaches Association inducted seven outstanding football figures (coaches, players and contributors) into its Hall of Honor at Saturday’s banquet in Longview, celebrating their role in advancing the sport in East Texas. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The Kilgore College Rangers extended their winning streak to 10 with a 73-62 win over Lamar State-Port Arthur on Saturday. The team will host Panola (7:30 p.m. Wednesday) as they continue their conference play. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ LeTourneau’s men and women basketball teams lost their regular season finales on Sunday at Reid Arena while the YellowJackets swept McMurry in baseball on Saturday; the team returns to SCAC play today (6:00 p.m.) against East Texas Baptist. 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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Blue Man Group Performance
7-9 p.m. — Belcher Center — Last-minute ticket offers — Experience the unique blend of music, comedy, and multimedia in an unforgettable show.
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