Good morning, Longview.

The City of Longview invites local residents to nominate individuals whose achievements have positively impacted the area for the Walk of Honor, with honorees to be marked by a Downtown sidewalk plaque at a celebration later this year.

Nominations are accepted until June 30 and will be reviewed by the Walk of Honor Task Force—chaired by Tim Patrick.

Longview Parks and Recreation has announced a summer Learn to Swim program at Ingram Pool for children as young as 6 months with two sessions, one running July 7 to 17 and the other July 21 to 31—each offering classes at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Registration for Session 1 is open from June 23 to July 2 and for Session 2 from June 30 to July 17, and the cost is $60 per session.

Jose Mercedes Saucedo-Guerrero, a 34-year-old illegal immigrant, was sentenced to 14 years in prison after officers found 2,972 grams of meth in his vehicle during a May 2 traffic stop in Kilgore — his previous immigration offenses were part of the investigation.

Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 10 that will require every public school classroom to display a 16 by 20 inch Ten Commandments poster starting in September — lawmakers say the move is meant to remind students of important moral values while critics argue it forces religion on students.

East Texas Comic Con

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Longview Exhibit Center — Tickets available soon — Show and meet special guests, browse vendors and artists, participate in panels, and showcase your cosplay skills.

City of Longview Fireworks & Freedom Celebration

4-10:30 p.m. — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a free concert and the biggest fireworks show in East Texas.

Bags & Bling Bingo Night

5:30 p.m. — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Individual tickets $50, tables for eight $400 — Win luxury handbags, boots, and jewelry while supporting Habitat for Humanity.