Good morning, Longview.

Deadly flooding hit Kerr County after heavy rain over Independence Day weekend.

Several groups including eight Longview Fire Department officers left on July 2 to help clean up and bring supplies to local schools while non-profits gathered donations.

A Lindale veterinarian is asking East Texans to donate supplies for animals affected by recent floods in Kerrville and Central Texas — donations, including pet food, carriers, tarps and towels, will be accepted at Lindale Veterinary Clinic, 16366 Farm to Market Road 16 West until July 11 at 8 a.m.

Lee Downing, a 96-year-old Kilgore veteran, recalled his service in Japan after World War II—he helped rebuild communications systems and witnessed integration among troops in a nation recovering from war.

He described how American soldiers and local Japanese worked together to restore the country while he served as a staff sergeant before returning to a long career in telephone work.

During June 22 to 28, 2025, seven business names were filed in Gregg County as local entrepreneurs prepared to launch new ventures — including Karen’s Kitchen, Solid Base Solutions, Amy on the Spot, Purple Petal Studio, Frankie and Lil Candle Co, G Bar A Construction, and Proper Vinyl Co — which showed a rise in local business activity.

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.