Good morning, Longview.

The Longview Community Center at 500 E.

Whaley St. will host a free pop-up art exhibition and sale on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m.—featuring original works by 20 local artists. Organized by the East Texas Artists Forum with Arts!Longview, the event offers art viewing, purchasing, raffles, and free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Upshur County commissioners approved a pay raise of $1,800 for elected officials and planned similar employee increases with a $12,000 supplement for the district attorney during a meeting on Tuesday—officials said the move was needed to keep salaries competitive ahead of the next fiscal year while the 2025-26 budget is set for adoption in August.

Clayton Smith, a top recruit from Texas High, began his college career at Oklahoma and now plays for Arizona State where he has 54 tackles and nine sacks in 25 games.

He said the Big 12 will demand hard work — his team is ready to take on the challenge.

The Spring Hill Pure 9 All-Stars will hold a send-off party on July 25 at the Spring Hill High School baseball field and travel to Texarkana later this week to compete in the World Series.

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.

Longview FGHT Prayer Brunch

10 AM - 12 PM — Holiday Inn Longview - North by IHG — Free entry — A morning of prayer, fellowship, and delicious food awaits participants.