Good morning, Longview.

At Camp PAW-some at the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, campers ages 6 to 10 learned to care for animals—and made friendship bracelets and watched a dog obedience demonstration on July 24th.

Today, the center will welcome campers ages 11 to 14 for more hands-on animal care lessons.

Longview resident Corey Street was honored at a city council meeting for his brave act on a transit bus in May—he forcefully removed a knife-wielding passenger to protect the driver and fellow riders.

Mayor Kristen Ishihara praised his quick action as essential in keeping everyone safe.

Cathy Cace, owner of Cace’s Kitchen in Longview, was inducted into the Texas Restaurant Association’s Hall of Honor at the Texas Restaurant Show in Houston this week—her restaurant builds on the legacy of Johnny Cace’s Seafood & Steakhouse that served the community since 1949.

Koe Wetzel, a native country artist known for his rowdy show at the Great Texas Balloon Race, continues building his career in East Texas as he plans local shows and launches a music scholarship program for young talent—he remains deeply connected to his hometown and community.

His ongoing support for local causes and family ties shows that the rising star keeps his roots intact.

City Manager Rolin McPhee announced that the city will lower its proposed tax increase from 2.3 cents to 1 cent per $100 valuation after final property appraisals showed values were 2.5% higher than expected — ensuring that employee raises of 6% plus $1,000 can still be funded pending final budget approval. The City Council also declared July 10 as Longview Remembrance Day to honor those harmed in the 1919 race riot and to support plans for a historical marker and documentary.

Doctor Ravinder Bachireddy leads a new Rural Healthcare Taskforce in Lufkin that works to stop rural hospital closures and ensure local communities have access to care.

The team of doctors, nurses, educators, and legislators plans to recruit local health professionals and train future rural doctors—steps seen as vital as rural Texas faces risks in 76 hospitals, with 12 at immediate risk.

LeTourneau released its 2025 soccer schedules for both the men's and women’s teams; the men's team will play 18 matches with 10 home games starting on Aug.

30 against Dallas Christian at the Joyce Family Athletic Village, and the women’s team will play 17 matches with a home opener on Sept. 6 against Millsaps. Both teams are led by new head coaches, TJ Milby for the men and Karrigan Falber for the women, and join the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference—home games are free—while facing several new opponents.

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, coaches and media at the Southwest Junior College Football Conference media day released poll rankings with different orders for the top four teams.

The media picked Kilgore to win while coaches ranked the KC Rangers third and Navarro first, and head coach Willie Gooden said his team will use the underdog label to drive their efforts this season.

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.