Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of June.
Good morning, Longview.
Today, downtown hosts ArtWalk from 5 to 8 p.m. with over 125 vendors featuring local painters, sculptors, authors, and chefs.
Patriotic songs by ArtsView Children’s Theatre Show Choir will play (5 to 5:30 p.m.), and food trucks will be available.
New evidence confirms that Johnny Cash wrote 'I Walk the Line' at Gladewater’s Gay Avenue Elementary School — now Gladewater Primary School — as archival ads and photos at the Gladewater Museum support the claim, while local music producers urge new venues to boost the evolving music scene.
A Georgetown University report found that Texas had a 10.8% uninsured rate among children under six in 2024, with over 73,000 young children without coverage since 2022—over one-fifth of the nation’s totals.
Experts say paperwork barriers often cause the loss and warn that rates will worsen.
Nick Rodriguez struck out 14 in eight innings as the Piney Woods TimberHogs beat the Meridian Blues 12-6 on Tuesday — the team will host Fort Scott from today through June 7 in a busy 10-game stretch over 11 days.
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.
HERPS Longview Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo
10 a.m. — Longview Exhibit Center — Admission varies — Explore a vast range of exotic reptiles and take part in educational activities for all ages.
Eagle 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon in Longview
5K, 10K, and 13.1M — Paul Boorman Trail Park — Registration required — Compete in a scenic race on Independence Day.
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