Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of June.
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🎭 Culture
The Laugh Out Longview Improv Festival returns June 26 and 27 at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts with local and regional improv teams and a national headliner performing unscripted musicals.
Theatre Longview produces the multi-day event, and tickets can be purchased online in advance.
🎓 Education
Thirty new freshmen were named on June 13 at Dodson Auditorium to join the world-famous Kilgore College Rangerettes plus 34 returning sophomores.
The team will hold its Show-Off event at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22.
Kilgore College celebrated the investiture of Dr. Staci Martin as its 10th president on Tuesday in Dodson Auditorium + hosted a welcome reception Wednesday that honored the school’s 91-year legacy.
🏥 Health
Longview's new Frenchmon & Nettie Pippins Wellness Center is hosting a grand opening celebration today from 3 to 7 p.m. at 506 Methvin St. after a ribbon cutting on Friday with plans to officially open on June 23, offering holistic treatments and community care to honor the building's legacy.
🏈 Sports
On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys signed former Daingerfield standout Denzel Mims (a Baylor wide receiver with UFL experience) to add speed after veteran retirements.
Coach Schottenheimer said the move is one of several roster adjustments made during minicamp.
The 2026 All-East Texas Baseball Team was announced as Mason Barnes from Spring Hill and Cade Stuckey share co-MVP honors plus Wesdon Harris is named Newcomer of the Year and coach Alex Davis earns Coach of the Year, recognizing top talent from multiple schools.
On Thursday, golfers from Longview, Henderson, Hallsville, Diana and Texarkana earned top finishes during the Ark-La-Tex Junior Golf Tour at Northridge Country Club + the tour will continue at local courses in Longview through Aug.
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🎉 Longview Events
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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.
East Texas Comic Con Year 3
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Longview Exhibit Center — Tickets available soon — Celebrate fandom with special guests, vendors, panels, and cosplay.
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