Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Former Panola County District Attorney Danny Buck Davidson, known for his portrayal in the film Bernie, died Monday, July 6 at 5:30 a.m. at age 79; funeral services are pending with Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home in Carthage.
💼 Business
Family and friends took over Fabulous Cookies on Jan.
1 and are rebranding the business while keeping the original recipes. With new hours and online ordering, customers can now visit the bakery in the Northwest Village Shopping Center to enjoy fresh cookies.
🌲 Environment
A study published Monday, July 6 shows that the Sustainable Rivers Program improved water flow at Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou, generating $2.86M in tourism, fishing and recreation benefits; every dollar spent yielded roughly $8+ in economic gains.
🏈 Sports
On Monday, July 6, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference announced eight finalists for the 2026 SCAC Woman of the Year award, including LeTourneau University’s Madelyn Flanery (a standout in women’s track and field with a 4.0 GPA).
The winner will be named later this month.
The Blue Bell/TSWA Class 5A All-State Softball Team for 2026 is listed after TSWA members voted based on coach and sportswriter nominations.
Aaron Fuller of Barbers Hill is honored as coach of the year and Sara Wiggins of Montgomery Lake Creek as player of the year.
🎉 Longview Events
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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.
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