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Longview
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hallsville ISD’s Career and Technical Education program has equipped students with hands-on skills through projects like live-streaming sports and welding challenges, and a recent CTE Advisory Luncheon celebrated these achievements and inspired future careers in the community. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Martin’s Mill defeated Beckville 64-32 in the Class 2A Division II Region III semifinals Tuesday night at Tyler Junior College’s Wagstaff Gym + they now hold a 17-game win streak and will face Chireno in the regional final. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ On Tuesday, Spring Hill and Pine Tree played their district opener at Lady Pirate Field, with Spring Hill winning 4-2 after breaking a scoreless tie in the fifth inning. Spring Hill (17-5) will host Gilmer on Friday while Pine Tree (5-8) will meet Chapel Hill. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Spring Hill High School hosted its annual Holly Ford Memorial Tennis Tournament over the weekend. Teams from varsity and junior high levels competed in several singles and doubles events (with champions including Lizzie Pierson and Jack Lynch/Cohen Vanderbilt) as the school celebrated strong performances. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ East Texas baseball teams will begin the final tournament weekend action on Thursday with Spring Hill playing in the Bill Frick Ford Classic in Huntsville. Multiple games are scheduled on Thursday through Saturday across several tournaments including the Athens Tournament and the Reich Builders Classic in Hallsville and Lindale. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Kilgore College softball swept a non-conference double header against Ranger Tuesday at the Ballpark at KC Commons with wins of 10-1 and 7-5. Kilgore will host Alvin today at 1 and 3 p.m. 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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Shopping Days Vendor Market
9 AM – 4 PM — Longview Exhibit Center — Free Admission — Explore a vibrant community-driven market featuring local businesses, homemade goods, and live music.
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