Longview Local News – Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Daily Longview

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The May/June Outdoors & Recreation Issue of ETX View is available now with features on boat tours at historic Caddo Lake, exotic safaris, and local businesses like roadside farmstands and a custom woodworks store on the cover. The digital flipbook is available for home delivery and at select Longview locations. Longview News-Journal

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Multiple area playoff series in softball saw tight games and big hits. North Lamar edged Carthage 3-2 with strong homers from Averi Curtis and Addison Cooper, while teams like Atlanta and Hooks recorded high-scoring wins on Thursday and Wednesday. Longview News-Journal
➤ Kilgore College football coach Willie Gooden (noting last season's struggles) expects the Rangers to show improved unity and scoring in their spring game today at 3 p.m. at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. Longview News-Journal
➤ CHCS golfers won state titles at Cottonwood Creek as sophomore Lane Horne took the individual title while the girls finished sixth. Upcoming events include football combines hosted by Kilgore College and CHRISTUS Health on Saturday, May 9 at local venues + a youth camp by Kilgore College in June. Longview News-Journal
➤ Spring Hill’s Elizabeth Corbitt and Carthage’s Jett Surratt took top honors at the 12th annual Best Preps event on Wednesday at Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview. The ceremony recognized excellence in athletics, academics & community service for standout student-athletes. Kilgore News Herald
➤ On Thursday, Mason Barnes pitched a two-hit shutout while Travis Allen set a record with 31 stolen bases, leading the Panthers to a 10+0 win over Athens. The win opens their defense of the Class 4A Division II state championship. Longview News-Journal

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