Longview Local News – Monday, May 4th, 2026

Daily Longview

Monday, May 4th, 2026

Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Community members celebrated Cinco de Mayo on Saturday at the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center with folkloric dances, mariachi music and a taco contest—offering children’s activities, food and beverages. Longview News-Journal

SPORTS NEWS

➤ The Lindale Eagles closed their Class 4A Division 1 (bi-district series) with a 3-2 win over Pine Tree on Saturday at the Lindale ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. After losing Game 2 on Friday, the Eagles now advance to face Sulphur Springs in the area round. Longview News-Journal
➤ Longview’s Georgia Scott broke TCU’s 800m record Friday at the Payton Jordan Invitational, finishing 2:02.92, while regional athletic events offer more opportunities as Kilgore College and CHRISTUS Health host football combines on May 9 and a youth camp is scheduled for June 8–11. Longview News-Journal
➤ Spring Hill High senior Rylee Lovette will compete in the UIL (Class 4A) State Golf Tournament today and Tuesday at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland after a strong season that included a district championship. Lovette overcame challenges from POTS to earn her state berth via determination and improved training. Longview News-Journal
➤ The Kilgore College Rangers wrapped spring drills on Saturday with a 30-21 win by the White team in the Blue/White Spring Game at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. Returning kicker Gwonwu Choi went 5 for 5, and the team will start the season at Blinn on Aug. 22. Longview News-Journal

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