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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Steve Elers (an Anglican priest from New Zealand) and student Glory Griffin produced a dual-language video of 'How Great Thou Art' and its Māori version, Whakaaria Mai, honoring Billy Graham’s ties to the university. The recording has gained attention in New Zealand and among local community members. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Scott of Trinity School won the 1500m at the Tom Jones weekend, and Tempest Golf Club will host the Super Senior Championship—Kilgore College plans a football combine on May 9, a youth camp June 8 to 11, and an Athletics Hall of Fame weekend on Sept. 25-26. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ ET Softball bi-district playoffs begin Thursday as Longview faces Garland at 6:30 p.m. in North Forney, with Class 5A matchups starting at 7 p.m. in Forney; games continue through Saturday across regional sites. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Spring Hill’s Aubrey Whiddon and Hallsville’s Ella Baird earned softball weekly honors from the Longview News-Journal for games played April 13-18 as Whiddon hit .714 and Baird pitched two wins; Spring Hill will face Van at Tyler Legacy while Hallsville meets Denison in Forney later this week. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ On Monday, LeTourneau players swept the SCAC weekly awards when sophomore Jack Kale earned Hitter of the Week with a .500 average and three home runs and senior Clayton Holt received Pitcher of the Week honors after a nine-inning shutout at Conrad-Vernon Field—the team has won six straight games heading into Friday's series at Schreiner. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Former Lobo King Haynes King returned home Tuesday at Pinecrest Country Club for a Rotary Club welcome event. Supported by county Judge Bill Stoudt, Mayor Kristen Ishihara, and State Rep. Jay Dean, he received proclamations honoring his contributions to the team's 2018 state title (he set records in college). 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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