Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of June.
Good morning, Longview.
Swimmers enjoyed cooling off at Ingram Pool, open from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday until Aug.
1, while Stamper Park Pool will open on July 1 to offer a 76,155-gallon pool with a beach-style entry, water slide, and play area for families.
The 89th Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo will bring rodeo events, youth activities, and scholarship fundraisers to Gladewater from June 10 to June 13 with slack night (free admission) and Taco Tuesday on June 9.
Events include bull riding, mutton bustin, and child roping competitions.
The 12th Northeast Texas FCA All-Star softball game ended in a 3-3 tie Sunday after seven innings and a weather delay as teams Red and Blue showed strong pitching and timely hits.
Players earned Heart of a Champion awards (from Athens and Ore City) in a memorable local sports event.
On Friday in Tyler, the Blue defeated the Red 3-2 in an FCA All-Star baseball game at Tyler Legacy’s diamond following a 14-minute rain delay; key honors went to Hayden Huml and Eli Emery.
The Blue won 27-14 at the FCA Heart of a Champion All-Star Bowl last Saturday at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium in the Pineywoods.
Kenny Waters ran for 100 yards and Bryce Pobuda made key plays & helped lead the team to victory.
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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