Good morning, Longview.

Texas-based Mrs Baird’s bread company will donate 11,000 loaves to the East Texas Food Bank this summer to help fight hunger.

The first donation occurred Tuesday in Gilmer at the Church in West Mountain, and a total of 175,000 loaves will reach food banks across the state.

Parents are advised to use short daily reading goals and let kids choose books that interest them to prevent the summer slide.

Local libraries offer summer reading programs that include prizes and fun group activities — helping children build steady reading habits.

UT Tyler named Dani Price as its new head softball coach on Thursday; she brings coaching experience from Baylor, Georgia Southern, and McNeese State (she joins the Patriots after a strong season under interim coach Jason Miller).

A new urchin bait called dice bait is selling out overnight among bass fishing enthusiasts.

Developed in Japan — now embraced on pro circuits — the durable elastomer bait comes in several sizes as supply meets rising demand.

Multiple East Texas high school baseball players will play in the THSBCA All-Star Games at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

The 4A/3A/2A game is today at noon and the 6A/5A North game will start at 11 a.m. Sunday.

The 2026 All-East Texas Softball awards recognized MVP Ella Baird of Hallsville, newcomer Lila Peters of Spring Hill, and Coach Marie Stone of Longview, who led her team to a strong playoff run despite playing away due to an unfinished home field.

On Thursday, the Bryan Yard Dogs beat the TimberHogs 19-6 at City Park in a Mid America League game.

Yard Dogs' Josue Encarnacion singled four times and scored five runs as Bryan built their lead with three strong innings late in the game.

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.