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Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Longview Symphony will host the Mordor Map Challenge this Saturday (Mar. 21) from 2-5 p.m. at the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center, featuring a free, family-friendly quest where participants dress as their favorite Lord of the Rings characters and tackle interactive challenges. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge extended the Texas Education Freedom Accounts application deadline to March 31 after concerns emerged that Islamic schools were excluded (families can now apply beyond the original Tuesday 11:59 p.m. close). Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Kilgore College Adult Education and Literacy will host two enrollment events for workforce training and high school equivalency. Attend the CNA training on Wednesday, Mar. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at KC-Longview’s Hendrix Building, 300 S. High St. + GED session on April 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. Kilgore News Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist Robert Puckett advises local homeowners to use granular fire ant bait to eliminate mounds and hidden colonies. The science-backed treatment should be applied when temperatures reach 70 degrees and before rain to keep lawns and gardens safe + effective. Kilgore News Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LeTourneau's softball team swept Howard Payne in a doubleheader on Wednesday at the Joyce Family Athletic Village. The win brought them to a 5-2 homestand — they will face Ozarks in a three-game series today at 6:00 p.m. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Kilgore College Rangers split their opener with Bossier Parish as Abigail Curphey pitched a complete game for a 4-2 win on Wednesday at KC Commons. The team will travel to Mount Pleasant on Saturday while home games against Navarro are scheduled for Wednesday. Longview News-Journal
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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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