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Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longview’s McWhorter Park will soon add pickleball courts, improved basketball courts, new soccer fields, playgrounds, ball fields and trails after the city’s development board approved a contract on May 26 using funds from a 2018 bond—city leaders say the upgrades will boost local recreation. KETK
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Memorial Day, residents in Payne Springs faced severe storms that caused a tree limb to strike a home’s roof—leaving more than 13,000 customers without power—though no one was hurt. KETK
- ➤ A CHRISTUS EMS unit was traveling in Kilgore when rising floodwater trapped its ambulance and the crew promptly exited, with no patients aboard and nobody hurt — the team is now being evaluated and operations will continue as usual. KETK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Recent UT Tyler graduate Colm Conneen from Tyler was awarded a one-year Fulbright fellowship and will travel to Switzerland this fall to research microbial life in pitcher plants at the University of Fribourg — he plans to pursue a doctorate and continue in ecological research. KETK
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Wholesale Market Tradeshow
1-10 p.m. — 1604 E Whaley St, Longview, TX — Free entry — Experience unbeatable deals at the ultimate indoor bargain shopping event.
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Great Texas Balloon Race & Festival
7 PM – 11 PM — Longview Convention Complex — Check website for costs — Witness stunning balloon flights and enjoy musical entertainment throughout the festival.
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iTRI365 - Up & Away Run & Ruck
1-3 p.m. — 1016 McCann Rd, Longview, TX — Entry fee applies — Experience a charitable run and ruck amidst the stunning Texas Balloon Race while supporting local recovery services.
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MotoXtreme Circus Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Longview Rodeo Arena — Tickets from $10 — Experience an action-packed performance with thrilling circus acts.
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On-Site Tour at Parkview Independent Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Parkview Independent Living — Free entry — Explore a vibrant community offering exceptional amenities and activities for seniors.
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Jr. Robotics: VEX GO Camp
8 AM – 12 PM — LeTourneau University — Cost varies — A hands-on robotics camp where young campers explore STEM concepts and build their own robots.
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