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Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Women's Center of East Texas opened its new Rotary Resource Room at 1011 Wal St. to provide food, toiletries and bedding for abuse survivors using a $3,500 grant from the Greggton Rotary Club. Michelle Kelley—a former client now working at G.E.T. Moving and Storage—helped stock the shelves and began a donation drive to keep the supplies replenished. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The Historic Longview Farmers Market returned for spring behind Silver Grizzly Espresso on Saturday with produce vendors, live music and baked goods drawing shoppers. The market will run every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.—until the first signs of winter appear. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Priscilla Abshier 'Prissy' Silva celebrated her 88th birthday with family and friends as the community honored her long career as a Rangerette and local leader. She was named Miss Kilgore in 1956, led the Rangerettes in 1955—56, and started Pepco Promotional— a company that makes cheerleading and drill team supplies and where her daughter also served as a Rangerette Captain. Kilgore News Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kilgore police arrested a man on Saturday after he concealed a flare gun and discharged it inside Walmart—officers later found city warrants and charged him with disorderly conduct and theft while confirming no handgun was present and no one was injured. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ On Saturday, police arrested a Kilgore man at Walmart after he fired a flare gun inside and walked toward the exit—officials said he accidentally discharged the flare, left the device on a shelf, and had two outstanding warrants. KETK
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Guthrie Creek Open Pickleball Tournament
8 AM – 8 PM — Guthrie Park — Proceeds benefit the local pickleball community — Enjoy spirited competition at the fifth annual tournament hosted by the Longview Pickleball Club.
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Longview Symphony Orchestra Concert
7 PM — Belcher Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of classical music performed by the Longview Symphony Orchestra.
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One-Night Event with Kevin and Kathi Zadai
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Breakthru Church — Free entry — Experience an evening of fellowship and inspiring teachings.
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Annual Mobberly Family Services Rummage Sale
8 AM - 2 PM — Longview Exhibit Center — Supports local community services — Browse unique finds at this beneficial charity sale.
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Monster Energy Recon Tour
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Ingram Park — Free entry — Experience thrilling BMX action as athletes showcase their skills in a fun, community-focused event.
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