Good morning, Longview.

Longview Regional Medical Center hosts its fourth annual Jars of Love peanut butter drive to help Longview Community Ministries fight hunger, aiming to collect 4,000 jars and running through March 30.

Donations are accepted at several drop-off sites including City Hall, the Public Library, and various community centers.

The East Texas events calendar lists a variety of community activities scheduled in March and April, with Longview residents looking forward to the rescheduled Kite Festival tomorrow, Women in Longview Day on March 19, and Blooms + Butterflies on March 21 and other concerts, markets, and art shows nearby.

The Longview Museum of Fine Arts is hosting its 66th annual Student Invitational, featuring paintings, drawings, pottery, sculptures, and digital art by East Texas students until May 9 at 215 E.

Tyler St. Open Tuesday–Friday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) with free admission.

Overton’s McMillan Memorial Library will host Fred Parsons from the London Museum for a BookTalk event on March 17 at noon, where he will discuss the 89th anniversary of the London School explosion (401 South Commerce Street, Overton).

Four East Texas teams will compete at the UIL Boys Basketball State Championships at the Alamodome in San Antonio from today through Saturday.

Martin’s Mill, San Augustine and Kennard are playing today while Palestine Westwood will compete Friday in its first state championship game.

Mason Barnes pitched a perfect game on Tuesday for Spring Hill in a 6-0 win at Henderson — he struck out 15 over seven innings, boosting his team to 2-0 in district play; Spring Hill will visit Henderson on Friday.

Overton Lady Mustangs swept the series with a five-inning, 16-5 run rule win over the Lady Jackets on Wednesday, March 11 in Elysian Fields—Kelsey Vaught led the team with three hits.

The Hudson Hornets beat the Longview Lobos 3 to 2 at Lobo Field on Tuesday by scoring three runs in the third inning while Booker pitched seven strong innings with no earned runs.

Connor Cox, a Longview High graduate playing for St. Edward’s, was named Lone Star Conference Baseball Hitter of the Week after hitting .667 with three doubles, a triple and eight RBI over a four-game series last weekend—his strong play helped extend a six-game winning streak.

The Wood Hollow Senior Scramble concluded Tuesday with top finishers including Mark Powell and Rick Bodovsky.

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.