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Longview
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Forrest Williams, an Edward Jones advisor in Longview, was named among America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors by Forbes SHOOK Research for the fourth consecutive year and ranked No. 34 in Texas. UT Tyler’s Dr. Yanira Oliveras was appointed to a state teacher evaluation committee, ETBU Seminary will offer five PhD scholarships this spring, and UT Tyler professor Dr. Andrey Komissarov will lead NIH-funded research on a new empyema treatment — moves that mark progress in local business and education. Longview News-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hallsville ISD trustees approved the 2025-26 budget and cut the tax rate to 77.72 cents per $100 valuation — a change made possible by Senate Bill 4 which raised the homestead exemption to $140,000. The district set aside $16.5 million to expand parking at Bobcat Stadium and build a junior high athletic complex — and it used $5.2 million for an extra 3% raise for non-teachers. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The Texas House approved a bill proposed by East Texas Rep. Cole Hefner that would block public access to most police complaints — the measure now returns to the Senate for review before it may be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott for a signature. Longview News-Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Neil Sperry offers Texas gardeners practical tips for making pot mums thrive by pinching them in late spring and mid-summer to encourage bushy growth and staking the plants before they become top-heavy. He also provides advice on caring for yaupon hollies, live oaks, and controlling lawn weeds to maintain healthy yards. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 10 Kilgore College Rangers hammered the Raiders 80-0 on Saturday at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium—scoring with rushing touchdowns, a kickoff return and other plays in their season debut. They showed a strong defense that held the Raiders to negative yardage and will face New Mexico Military Institute on Sept. 13. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The Kilgore Lady Bulldogs finished fourth in the gold bracket of the Lady Hawk Volleyball Tournament after posting a 6-3 record from Thursday to Saturday — a record that marked key wins and losses. They opened with a win over Greenville Homeschool — but lost in the semi-final and third-place games. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ During week 1 primetime football, Longview players Johnny Hamilton, Lawson Tubb and Jessier Hampton-Williams delivered standout performances with Hamilton completing 11 of 18 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 93 yards, and Tubb and Hampton-Williams making key defensive plays. Other teams in the region posted strong passing, rushing and tackling stats in close games — setting a competitive tone for the season as more games are scheduled. Kilgore News Herald
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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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