Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Plan to join the Nina Effect 5K Nature Trail Run, 1 Mile Dog Walk and scavenger hunt on Saturday, October 4 at 10 a.m. at Campbell Woods (20148 FM 449) in Longview.
The event, hosted by Dr. John and Maggie Campbell and funded by Longview PAWS, will honor Nina's joyful spirit with a day of outdoor fun for all ages.
🏛️ Government
The City of Longview welcomes visitors during Eastman Chemical Company's Fall Turnaround, which will bring over 1,300 contractor employees and 1,000 full-time employees for a maintenance project lasting (nine to ten weeks).
Residents are advised to allow extra time for traffic around I-20 access road, Loop 281, and Highway 259 during shift changes (5:30 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.).
Gregg County opened a new 300-space parking garage Monday morning in downtown Longview after 480 days of construction and a $22 million investment—providing free parking for workers and visitors along Methvin Street—and hosting indoor offices for Veterans Affairs, Elections, and County Tax Services.
🏈 Sports
After beating Marshall on Friday, September 5, the Longview Lobos moved to 11th place in the DCTF poll with a 2-0 record — a strong start to their season.
LETU’s volleyball team split its doubleheader in Georgia with a 3-1 win over Covenant and a 3-0 loss to Transylvania—Aubree McCann recorded 19 kills and 28 digs.
The men’s soccer team drew 2-2 with Millsaps while the women’s team won 3-0—LETU will travel to Belton for the UMHB Classic on Sept 12-13.
At Laird Hill, David Salazar ran five times for 162 yards and four touchdowns as Leverett’s Chapel beat Dallas Academy 52-6 on Friday.
Christus Smith scored a rushing touchdown and quarterback Ethan Vaden threw a 40-yard touchdown pass—pushing the Lions to a 1-1 record.
Kilgore College softball opened its fall season on Saturday in Tatum — the team won two games against Next Gen and Lady Patriots 2K15, lost 5-4 to 643 Fastpitch, and then won two games on Sunday at The Ballpark at KC Commons.
The team will host TSF-Martin on Saturday at 11 and 1 p.m. at the same park.
On Saturday night, ETBU beat Lyon College by a score of 47 to 8 at Ornelas Stadium in Marshall, gaining 481 rushing yards and 621 yards overall.
The team will host Oklahoma Panhandle State on Saturday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m.—they scored 47 unanswered points after Lyon had an 8 to 0 lead.
🎉 Longview Events
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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.
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.
Neal McCoy Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Belcher Center — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy a night of country tunes with Neal McCoy in Longview.
#TheNinaEffect 5k & Fundraiser
3-5 p.m. — 20148 FM 449, Longview, TX — Registration Fees — Participate in a 5K nature trail run and dog walk to support community pets through essential funding.
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