Good morning, Longview.

Longview Public Library launches a summer cookbook book club for adult food lovers and will meet on July 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — InterLibrary Loan copies of the first cookbook will be available in June for checkout using a library card — and attendance is free for those aged 18 and older.

The East Texas Food Bank warned that the Senate's bill to cut nearly $186 billion from SNAP will hurt families in rural East Texas and add $716 million a year in costs to Texas by 2028.

The non-profit urged lawmakers to act now — protect SNAP to prevent empty refrigerators, hungry children and deeper poverty for local residents.

Texas A&M AgriLife experts urged Longview residents to stay alert to West Nile virus by checking for mosquito risks and removing standing water near homes.

They advised limiting outdoor time after 9:00 p.m. and wearing protective clothing—using EPA-approved repellents to help reduce mosquito bites.

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.