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Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Whitehouse ISD signed an MOU with the University of Texas at Tyler on Wednesday morning to offer discounted tuition for employees pursuing advanced degrees—this partnership will boost professional growth and improve education quality in the district. KETK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Smith County Emergency Services District 2 deployed TIFMAS Strike Team 169 on Thursday morning to help Smithville prepare for wildfires — firefighters from Tyler, Longview, Texarkana and Nacogdoches joined the team. KETK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kilgore College will play Community Christian at 3 p.m. on Saturday at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium as both teams open their seasons and coach Willie Gooden said the team is focused on a strong start after a 63-0 win last season—key players like TE Jordan Brown, OL Jacoby Burns, and QB Jahrik Jones are set to make an impact. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Carthage visits Kilgore today at 7:30 p.m. at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium—teams led by QB Jett Surratt for Carthage and QB Kayson Brooks for Kilgore will face off after Kilgore handed Carthage its only loss last season. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Kilgore will face Carthage at R.E. St. John Stadium at 7:30 p.m. today—last season, Kilgore edged Carthage 20-15 in their ongoing rivalry for the season opener. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ Today at 7:30 p.m., local high school football openers feature Longview taking on Lufkin at Lobo Stadium—where coach John King, recently diagnosed with mouth cancer, plans to keep coaching until his procedure—and games with Gilmer versus Pine Tree at Pirate Stadium and Spring Hill against Sabine at James Bamburg Stadium in Gladewater. Longview News-Journal
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Gregg County Fair
6-11 p.m. — Longview Exhibit Center — $6 General Admission — Experience the vibrant community spirit at the annual Gregg County Fair with fun activities for all ages.
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon
8 AM – 12 PM — Paul Boorman Trail Park — Registration required — Compete in a variety of races and earn your medal at this local running event.
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Barrels & Brews with ShopOrama
10 AM – 5 PM — Maude Cobb Convention Center — No tickets needed to shop — Enjoy craft brews, live music, and unique shopping for a great cause.
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