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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center in Longview has raised $5,267,361 toward its $6,250,000 goal to fund a new 10,000-square-foot center that will expand trauma services for abuse victims. Board member Michael Clements Jr. announced the progress at a celebration at Pinecrest Country Club on Wednesday—an event that showcased plans to nearly triple the size of the current facility serving over 800 children and teens each year. KETK
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A train derailment in downtown blocked Fredonia Street, Center Street, Horaney Street — and the 500 block of E. Cotton Street as crews work to clear the area with no injuries or hazardous materials reported. City of Longview
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 27-year-old Longview man was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison on July 17th for killing two brothers outside a home on June 10th, 2023—surveillance video showed him shooting one victim seven times and his brother in the head. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackie Terry from Gilmer ISD was named Region 7 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Region 7 Education Service Center on July 17 and is a semifinalist for the state competition. Shyrah Jones from Troup ISD was named Region 7 Secondary Teacher of the Year and is a semifinalist for the 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year contest, with both teachers receiving a $2,500 prize split by their districts + they will compete against 38 regional teachers in October at TASA Headquarters in Austin. Longview News-Journal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The DCTF Preseason Football Polls were released on July 17th, ranking high school teams from several divisions with local Longview included—covering rankings from CLASS 6A through CLASS A and featuring names like Southlake Carroll and North Crowley. Longview News-Journal
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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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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.
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