Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
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🏛️ Government
On Thursday, March 5, Longview City Council voted to install a safe haven baby box at Fire Station No. 2 (with Safe Haven Baby Box and Hannah House) so mothers in crisis can anonymously leave newborns for immediate care.
Installation is expected to be completed in four to six months.
🏈 Sports
The Lady Lobos will play their home games at Pine Tree’s field this season after the new softball field is delayed — they will open league play today at Rockwall and take on Forney on March 10.
Local golf fans honor legend Jacky Cupit, who passed away March 4.
The Longview star nearly clinched a US Open win with a famed 15-foot putt and leaves behind a legacy that inspired generations of golfers in our community.
Kylie Weeks and Mariana Espinosa of LeTourneau women's basketball (local standouts) were honored with All-SCAC selections, with Weeks named to the third team and Espinosa receiving honorable mention.
The honors were announced at the conference tournament in Conway.
LeTourneau baseball lost by a score of 14 to 12 to Belhaven last Tuesday night at Conrad-Vernon Field in a high-scoring game that featured six combined home runs & 26 runs overall, with Parker Ryan’s homer in the eighth securing the win for the Blazers.
🎉 Longview Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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