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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since the city's spay, neuter and microchip ordinance went into effect over a year ago (Feb. 1 to mid-April), Longview animal control helped 141 households comply with the rules, made nearly 700 calls, returned 217 microchipped animals, and provided resources for pet owners. Longview News-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local guides offer boat tours of Caddo Lake, showcasing a historic tea room and 27,000 acres of bald cypress forest while visitors learn about the lake’s natural beauty and history; trips begin from marinas like Johnson's Ranch Marina and cost $40 per adult. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Jefferson Historical Museum confirmed a genuine 6-foot sketch by British artist John Constable after high-tech tests and is set for auction in Dallas on June 5 with an estimated price up to 500,000 dollars. The museum expects most of the funds will help update exhibits. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Leverett’s Chapel ISD established its own police department to boost student safety; Chief Gary Guthrie was officially approved on Tuesday, April 28. The new unit is designed to ensure faster response times on campus. Kilgore News Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ White Oak Ladynecks advanced to the regional semifinals after beating the Atlanta Lady Rabbits 11-9 on Monday in the decisive playoff game. They will face Whitesboro in future games on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Lone Oak. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ LeTourneau baseball lost 10-5 to Concordia Texas in the SCAC Tournament championship at La Moderna Field on Monday afternoon; the YellowJackets fought back early but ultimately fell as Concordia pulled ahead with key runs to secure an NCAA berth. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Carthage Bulldogs earned a 4-1 win in the deciding playoff game on Tuesday after Conrad Shahan pitched a no-hitter against the Van Vandals. Carthage will play Sunnyvale (starting Thursday at 7 p.m.) in Lindale in a best-of-three series. Longview News-Journal
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