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Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local pet lovers can visit SMS Exotic Pets & Supplies near Hallsville to view a range of nonvenomous reptiles and amphibians bred by owner Shaun Scofield. The store opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Longview News-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Longview Museum of Fine Arts will open its Native Perspectives: America 250 exhibit on May 23, showcasing indigenous art from 13 tribes until Sept. 12. The event includes a panel at 4 p.m. and pottery classes starting June 15 (LMFA at 215 E. Tyler St.). Longview News-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UT Health East Texas Urgent Care advises families this Memorial Day weekend to follow water safety tips — assign a water watcher, wear life jackets, learn CPR, and avoid distractions so that local pools, lakes, and beaches remain safe for everyone. Kilgore News Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 21, the Brewer Lady Bears beat the Ladycats 8-2 in game one of the state semifinals at Athens. Miller Goswick hit a two-run homer and Cozette Tyson won the game — the teams will meet again for game two on Saturday at 1 p.m. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Beckville won 13-0 against district rival Overton on May 21 at Tatum in the first game of their Class 2A regional series; the teams meet today at 2 p.m. to decide the series (a second game will follow if Overton wins). Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The LeTourneau women’s golf team ended its historic season by finishing 24th at the NCAA Division III Championships in Palm Desert, Calif. The team posted a 66-over score after Wednesday’s rounds on the Mountain View course at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Longview News-Journal
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Jr. Robotics Camp
1-5 p.m. — LeTourneau University — Cost info not provided — Kids will learn to design and program robots using LEGO WeDo Science in a fun and collaborative environment.
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