Good morning, Longview.

Improv members of Duck.

Duck. Moose! will host their fundraiser, 'The Longest Form', on April 18 at 7 p.m. at Community Connections (501 Pine Tree Road) where donations will extend the show to support the third annual Laugh Out Longview Improv Festival.

At the Gregg County Historical Museum, four new exhibits featuring Texas Rangers memorabilia, tributes to local athletes and performers, and artifacts from the Caddo people were unveiled last Thursday (a community effort by Leadership Longview) to enrich the local story.

The Texas High School Coaches Association and Walmart announced the 2025-26 Academic All-State Teams for Soccer to honor senior athletes who excel—both in the classroom and on the field.

Longview athletes were recognized for meeting high standards in GPA, class rank and test scores.

UT Tyler will begin summer renovations at the Longview University Center in May to upgrade facilities for its nursing and upcoming physician assistant programs.

The $4 million project is slated to finish in September, aligning the building with new educational standards.

Over the weekend, local softball teams battled hard with Spring Hill winning 17 to 0 over Kilgore with two big home runs from Lila Peters, Carthage beating Pine Tree 18 to 3, and Hallsville edging Marshall 1 to 0 in extra innings among other competitive matchups.

Recent district baseball games delivered wins across matchups.

The Pirates won (6-3) in District 16-4A play while Christian Heritage Classical School, Hallsville, Tatum, and Troup secured victories, with standout performances and walk-off plays driving local excitement.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

4-8 p.m. — Longview Arboretum and Nature Center — $10 Adults, Kids under 12 FREE — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, dancing, and tasty tacos.