Good morning, Longview.

Local comic fans celebrated the second East Texas Comic Con held this past weekend at the Longview Exhibit Center where they joined panels with Michael Kovach, Emily Neves and David Matranga.

Convention director Javier Torres said the event showed strong local support for cosplay—highlighting a deep love for comic characters in our community.

City officials announced that Longview will restart swim lessons at Ingram Pool on July 7 after a five-year pause caused by COVID and staffing issues — classes are designed for young children with small groups offered in two sessions.

Registration for the first session is open until July 2 and the second session from June 30 to July 17, with a cost of $60 per student.

Gregg County’s plan to add two public access points to the Sabine River at Texas 42 and FM 2087 has stalled after a 25% grant match and delayed Sabine River Authority board meeting halted its progress — Commissioner Ray Bostick said the county is still working on the project with a consultant and will seek funding in the next grant cycle.

Former congressman Beto O’Rourke held a town hall meeting at the Holiday Inn Ballroom in Tyler on Sunday where nearly 900 East Texans shared worries about a proposed water sale that may lower local supplies—he also addressed concerns about rural hospital closures and plans to host more meetings to answer community questions.

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.

Dog Dock Diving Trials

8 AM — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Free entry — Watch canine athletes jump and dive for the prize in exciting dock diving competitions.

LONGVIEW Trail Runs - Summer

7-10 a.m. — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Buy Tickets — Participate in exciting trail races including 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K.

Garden Yoga and Sound Bath Experience

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Longview Arboretum and Nature Center — $15 for Members, $20 for Non-Members — Experience a soul-nourishing blend of Vinyasa yoga and immersive sound therapy beneath majestic pines.