Good morning, Longview.

Eric Brittingham with Wildlife on the Move brought critters such as snakes and lizards to Pine Tree Elementary School Auditorium on Wednesday as part of the Longview Public Library Summer Reading Club, where children had the chance to hold some of the animals—organizers said the series ends on July 16 and the End of Summer Party will be held on July 23 at Broughton Park.

Grand Saline ISD and Antioch residents oppose City of Canton’s permit to use water rights from Grand Saline Creek to build a reservoir—school voters approved a bond for a new middle school and do not want higher taxes for a lake.

Local leaders urged Region D Board members to block the permit to protect homeowners’ land and taxpayer money.

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.