Good morning, Longview.

Area teens are invited to join the 'Unearth a Story' photo expedition at McMillan Memorial Library in Overton from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11.

Sponsored by Friends of McMillan Memorial Library, the event uses disposable cameras to explore the library and spark storytelling; registration is required.

The annual East Texas Annual & Perennial Plant Trial will be held on Thursday, June 25 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Overton from 9 to 11:30 a.m.—in-ground and container trials will be featured with follow-up educational sessions and a free lunch for those who register by June 22.

Longview ISD established its police department on Monday with Benjamin Kemper sworn in as the first police chief at the Education Support Center.

The district is now hiring officers with salaries from $65,000 to $85,000 to boost school safety.

The Ark-La-Tex Junior Golf Tour at Gilmer Country Club ended Monday as local players earned division titles, with James Daugherty of Longview scoring 60 in the coed 7-9 division and additional rounds scheduled at Texarkana, Northridge, Wood Hollow, Alpine and Pinecrest.

On Saturday, the Blue team won 27-14 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium in Tyler in the 16th Northeast Texas FCA Heart of a Champion All-Star Bowl—Kenny Waters ran for 100 yards and a touchdown while Bryce Pobuda caught seven passes for 130 yards and two scores.

NTCC team ropers Kelon Andrews and Hayden Sanders will fly to Casper, Wyoming to compete in the CNFR from June 14th to 20th — this event marks their final ride as NTCC athletes before they move on to new college rodeo careers.

Former Longview Lobo and future NFL Hall of Famer Trent Williams will host his annual free football camp Saturday, June 13 at Lobo Stadium from 8 a.m. to noon (registration opens at 7:45 a.m.) as campers must be accompanied by an adult.

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.