Good morning, Longview.

New Diana ISD board named the performing arts facility after Band Director Gary Fort during a well attended meeting Monday following his report on future band uniforms.

The expanded building under a $28 million bond is set to be finished in August (allowing Fort to continue teaching for many years).

The City of Longview approved a final payment of $105,036 on Tuesday, April 14 for phase 2 of the parks bond improvements at Spring Hill and McWhorter parks.

Leftover funds may support upcoming projects at Stamper Park, including a pavilion, walking trail, and new parking lot.

Kilgore College will honor former athletes, coaches and contributors during its Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Weekend on Sept.

25-26. The weekend starts with a benefit golf tournament at Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater and continues with an induction brunch on campus, with proceeds benefiting KC student-athletes.

Pine Tree’s Zachary Duhart earned Pitcher of the Week honors after a complete game win over Carthage while White Oak’s Jaxsen Ludlow was named Hitter of the Week with 7 hits in 8 appearances from April 6 to 11, the Longview News-Journal reported – highlighting top local baseball stars.

Tim Russell, a respected coach from Tyler with playoff success, has been named head football coach and athletic director at Sabine High School for the 2026 season + he will lead the Cardinals in District 8 3A Division I after mixed recent records.

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.