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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Commission on the Arts awarded over $168K in grants to Longview’s Arts!Longview Cultural District and five local nonprofit arts organizations—Arts!Longview, Longview Museum of Fine Arts, Longview Symphony Orchestra, ArtsView Children’s Theatre and Theatre Longview. The funds will support a statewide marketing campaign and upcoming events such as a Howard Shore concert in April, a Native American exhibition, and a summer musical. Longview News-Journal
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Discovery Kids STEAM Labs is moving to the library main branch — where each Monday a session runs from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and free supplies are provided for STEAM projects for children aged 8 and older. City of Longview
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Longview invites residents to attend the first open house for the Housing Needs Assessment and Action Plan on Tuesday, September 23rd at 5:30 p.m. in the Eitelman Conference Room at the Maude Cobb Convention Center—where community members can learn about plans to address current and future housing needs and offer input. City of Longview
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ David Richardson of Athens — a Class 4A player — and Kavian Bryant of Palestine Westwood — a Class 3A player — were named Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Players of the Week for Week 1 of the 2025 season; Richardson led his team to a 56-49 win with a last-second touchdown while Bryant threw for 469 yards in a 54-14 victory over Mexia. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Today, Kilgore is 0-1 as it meets Whitehouse, 1-0, at Wildcat Stadium at 7:30 p.m., while Overton faces Carlisle at Chester Roy Stadium at 7 p.m. and Diboll plays West Rusk at Lumberjack Stadium at 7 p.m.—the matchups follow recent contests—and local fans await these key games. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ LeTourneau senior defender Clarissa Martinez from Richwood earned her first SCAC Defensive Player of the Week honor after she helped shut out Central Baptist in Conway—her strong defensive play limited the opponent to three shots and no corner kicks. The YellowJackets will play Belhaven today at 5 p.m. in Jackson. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ High school football games are set for today with key contests such as Hallsville versus Crandall at Pirate Stadium in Crandall—Tyler versus Tyler Legacy at Earl Campbell Field—while teams at other venues continue week 2 matchups as they look to improve their records. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Today, Longview’s Lobos, with one win and no losses, will face Marshall’s Mavs, also with one win, at Lobo Stadium at 7:30 p.m. in the 115th meeting of this long rivalry—Longview has won nine in a row and 23 of the last 24 games, and coach John King will miss the game after his recent mouth cancer surgery with interim head coach Oscar Wilson taking charge. Longview News-Journal
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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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East Texas CASA Superhero 5K & Fun Run
7-10 a.m. — Triple Creek Shopping Center — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a fun morning of fitness and community spirit while supporting children in foster care.
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Neal McCoy Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Belcher Center — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy a night of country tunes with Neal McCoy in Longview.
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