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Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kilgore Health Science students from KHS won consecutive state championships at the SkillsUSA Health Science Texas State Competition in Corpus Christi from April 8 to 11 — the team secured multiple medals and will compete at nationals in Atlanta starting June 1. Kilgore News Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Longview has launched the Blue Crew initiative to boost recycling after rates fell from 300 tons to 30 tons due to a Kilgore plant fire. Residents can join today to receive a Recycling Kit and enter the monthly 'Bin It to Win It' challenge for a $250 prize. Longview News-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 9-year-old Wyatt Walker from Pine Tree Elementary managed the challenges of PKU by winning first place in an oral reading on Rare Disease Day (which fell on his birthday). His family is optimistic that a new therapy will soon allow him to enjoy a regular diet. Longview News-Journal
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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.
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