Good morning, Longview.

Putt-Putt Golf and Games in Longview will transfer to new owners on Aug.

29—broker Lindsey Farnham said the new owners plan to rename and update the business with a reopening expected early 2026. Other business updates include a rezone approval that clears the way for a QuickTrip on McCann Road and Loop 281 and Madea’s Famous Kitchen moving to Gilmer Road with two new Blazin Bird restaurant locations opening nearby.

A Kilgore man was arrested on suspicion of arson after he intentionally set a fire at a Longview apartment on July 3 at 5:15 p.m.+ the blaze caused $50,000 in damage without injuries and he is now held on a $100,000 bond in Gregg County Jail.

Eastman Chemical Co. celebrates 75 years of its East Texas operations with an exhibit at the Gregg County Historical Museum that shows uniforms, photos of its plant near Longview and products used in daily life — highlighting the company’s long local history.

The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with admission fees of $5 for adults, $2 for seniors and $1 for children.

Kilgore Public Library will offer a youth financial training course on July 30 presented by East Texas Professional Credit Union for students aged 12 through 22.

The course will cover saving money, budgeting, and understanding credit scores—helping teens learn to plan their finances.

Kilgore Police said their School Resource Officers came back from a national school safety conference in Grapevine where they learned ways to keep students safe— the department also named Sergeant Aaron Sosa as the new supervisor, a Marine Combat Veteran with over ten years of experience and a North East Texas Regional SWAT Team leader.

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.