Thursday, February 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Gregory Kelly was installed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, marking a new chapter for East Texas Catholics. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Former Longview firefighter Harold Hardie, aged 87, was honored with a celebratory ride in a fire engine around Longview, fulfilling a dream nearly 50 years after his retirement, as part of Parkview on Hollybrook senior living facility's 'Livin' the Dream' program. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The library will be closed on March 6 for routine maintenance, including Polaris service and lighting upgrades, with some digital services potentially affected. City of Longview
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Junior League of Longview will be awarded the 2026 Arts!Longview Lifetime Achievement Award for Artistic Excellence in recognition of its significant contributions to the local arts community and the establishment of the Longview Museum of Fine Arts. Longview News-Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Current and former employees report that a chaotic working environment and disregard for safety protocols at the Longview Gas Plant, owned by a Brazilian company, have led to dangerous incidents, including a worker's death. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Longview Mayor Kristen Ishihara inaugurated Spring Hill Primary School's Read-A-Thon, aiming to inspire a passion for reading with a goal of 86,600 minutes read by March 7. 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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Darrin Morris Band Live
6:30-10:30 p.m. | Crossing Creeks Country Club | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy an evening of live music with the Darrin Morris Band in Longview's scenic country club.
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