Good morning, Longview.

SWEPCO launched a new drone-based inspection program on Sunday, March 15 to capture high-resolution imagery of vegetation near power lines in Kilgore, Marshall, and parts of Louisiana — a move aimed at spotting trimming needs and reducing outage risks for customers.

An East Texas economic analyst said tariff refunds from a recent Supreme Court decision may soon boost business activity in local firms.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will start the refund process in about 45 days for 300,000 shippers+ the move is expected to ease uncertainty and spur growth.

Trinity Valley Community College swept the Region XIV Conference championships on Saturday at The Arena in Baytown when the women beat defending champion Kilgore College 70-68 and the men defeated Lee College 85-67.

The teams now prepare for upcoming national tournaments (women at McNeese State and men in Kansas).

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.