Good morning, Longview.

Longview residents needing relief from the heat can access utility assistance from SWEPCO, community groups, and food services while cooling centers at the library, splash pads, and Ingram Pool offer safe spaces to rest (youth and adult admission applies).

Locals in Kilgore celebrated America250 with a Red, White & Blue Parade on Saturday, July 4, cheering patriotic songs and waving flags downtown.

The community marked a day honoring history and the nation’s founding ideals.

The State Board of Education approved a new required reading list that includes Biblical texts for every grade level – set to start in elementary schools in the 2030-2031 school year.

Board member Brandon Hall said the curriculum aims to teach moral values, while critics worry it may limit religious diversity.

Former Longview Lobo Drew Flores hit a 3-run home run in the big seventh inning that helped the Piney Woods TimberHogs rally for a 4-2 win over the Beaumont Oil Barons on Friday — marking his second home run in as many games.

Today, the Blue Bell/TSWA Class 3A All-State Softball Team selections were announced by the Texas Sportswriters Association after votes from coaches and sportswriters, with Thomas De Los Santos as Coach of the Year + Madi Doty as Player of the Year.

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.

Longview Kennel Club Dog Show

July 24-26 — Longview Kennel Club — Spectators welcome — Experience top-notch canine competition with the finest purebred Labrador Retrievers in a prestigious show.

Longview Kennel Club AKC Dog Show

8 AM - 5 PM — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Entry information not specified — Attend the All Breed Show showcasing the best dog breeds in the region.

Ninja 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

8:00 a.m. — Paul Boorman Trail Park — Registration required — Sprint through scenic trails in a race designed for all fitness levels.