Good morning, Longview.

Catholic Charities of Tyler, founded after Hurricane Katrina and celebrating 20 years, now provides disaster relief, healthcare, food outreach, and education across 33 East Texas counties (with support from 39 local church parishes).

It ensures residents receive prompt help for their basic needs.

The Tyler Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center (founded in 2012) offers interpreter services, ASL classes, and community events to support Deaf individuals across 24 East Texas counties.

The nonprofit relies on donations and partnerships to bridge cultural and communication gaps.

Longview Library hosts Spring Break events from Mar.

9 to 14, offering daily free activities for families. Highlights include sensory playtime Monday, story time (today) and family bingo Tuesday at the library and Broughton Recreation Center, with a bonus video game day on Mar. 16 at the main branch.

Christus Health named Dr. Steven J.

DiBiase as the medical director for the new Christus Cancer Center in Longview; he began his role on March 9 to guide the expanding oncology program ahead of the fall opening — he is currently seeing patients at the Good Shepherd Northpark clinic on E. Hawkins Pkwy.

Kilgore College basketball teams ended the regular season with wins over Panola and will compete as No. 2 seeds in the Region XIV Tournament.

The women's team begins quarterfinal play at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Lee College and the men's team plays at 6 p.m. on Thursday in Baytown.

Legendary Longview High School Lady Lobos basketball coach Tommy Aldridge, known for pushing his players to give their best, died Friday at 79.

He earned over 900 wins and 25 district championships—teaching lessons that continue to shape the local basketball community.

On Monday, March 9, the Texas Girls Coaches Association released its state softball poll listing team records across classifications with Floydada leading Class 1A/2A at 18-1 and Denton Guyer at 12-1 in Class 6A.

The poll offers a snapshot of standings as the season unfolds.

Piper Morton of East Texas Baptist University earned ASC Hitter of the Week honors for a .438 average from March 2-8, performing well in six games including tournament play in Georgia + the West Rusk High School graduate has played in 11 games this season and continues her strong performance at ETBU.

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.