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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Buckner International launched its annual Shoes for Orphan Souls drive in Longview and has asked local organizations to register as drop off spots for new socks and closed-toe shoes. The drive runs from June 30 to July 25 and donated items will be given to vulnerable children at Buckner’s School Supply Train on Aug. 2 — sponsored by 89.5 KVNE. KETK
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BBB advises local businesses to boost sales by using local online marketplaces as more people shop online; the report recommends using strong images, smart SEO, and inviting customers to visit in person (three tips offered). Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ At the annual meeting in January, the Chamber hosted guest speaker Jeff Henderson whose message 'Know What You're FOR' led members to share feedback and start a new strategic planning process—intensive sessions in April, May, and June helped shape a mission to support local businesses and free enterprise in our community. The board’s plan now sets a clear course for the Chamber to advance business and create a thriving Longview. Longview News-Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Texas said gas prices are at their lowest in Texas since 2021—drivers in Amarillo pay an average of $2.62 per gallon while prices near Dallas-Fort Worth average $2.95, which is 35 cents lower than last year despite a small increase from last week. The national average is now $3.17 per gallon, 37 cents lower than last year, easing costs for summer travel. KETK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Longview Arboretum and Nature Center held its final summer science camp this week as educators from Trinity School of Texas led children through five days of hands-on lessons on birds, gardens, and mushrooms (the camp cost $175 per student and sold out quickly). Longview News-Journal
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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