Good morning, Longview.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.