Thursday, May 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business owners Logan and Tana Tucker opened LASI HOME, a vintage clothing and decor shop at 206 S. High St after remodeling the old Sartain Lock & Safe Co. building for three months—customers showed strong interest at the grand opening on May 3, highlighting downtown Longview’s revival. Longview News-Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Longview police responded Tuesday night on the 2900 block of McCann Road at about 11:49 p.m. after a suspect fired rounds at officers+ an officer returned fire and performed life-saving measures before the suspect was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and DPS Texas Rangers now lead the investigation. KETK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five Pine Tree ISD students were selected as winners in Keep Longview Beautiful’s City Sanitation Art Truck contest— their artwork themed 'A Less Littered Longview' will be featured on city sanitation trucks to promote a cleaner community. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The Longview library will host its Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party on June 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eastman Plaza with free activities—games, dancing and bounce houses—and a sign-up for summer reading events that will start on June 9. City of Longview
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials plan to restart swim lessons at Ingram Pool in Ingram Park if water safety instructors pass their course by June 16. The program will include three two-week sessions starting June 23 with a maximum of five students per instructor — pricing and class levels will be released on June 17. Longview News-Journal
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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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East Texas Comic Con
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Longview Exhibit Center — Tickets available soon — Show and meet special guests, browse vendors and artists, participate in panels, and showcase your cosplay skills.
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