Longview Local News – Sunday, September 28th, 2025

Daily Longview

Sunday, September 28th, 2025

Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Parents of the last missing girl from Camp Mystic condemned the decision to reopen one campsite in 2026, saying it is unthinkable to resume operations when a child remains missing and grieving families still suffer—camp officials defended the move by noting that the Cypress Lake site was unharmed by the July 4 flood and plans for a memorial will be developed soon. Longview News-Journal
➤ The Longview News-Journal and Tyler Morning Telegraph showcased a weekly Best Shots page featuring photos taken between Sept. 19 and Sept. 25 from local readers. Locals submitted their photos with the photographer's full name and a brief description via email ([email protected] or [email protected]) to be featured. Longview News-Journal

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Neal McCoy, a Longview native, and country star Pam Tillis sang their hits on Saturday at the LeTourneau University Belcher Center—raising funds for the Angel Network that covers living and travel expenses for families with seriously ill children within a 75-mile radius. Longview News-Journal

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ A gardening expert said crape myrtle trees that suffered freeze damage can bounce back with new sprouts from their roots—he advised applying a high-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring and shared tips for caring for pear trees, hydrangeas and weeds. The advice aims to help local gardeners know how to manage winter damage and boost plant recovery. Longview News-Journal

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Local high school players showed strong skill in week 5 games—Colton Croft of Pine Tree threw 18 passes for 231 yards with a touchdown and an interception while Kayson Brooks of Kilgore passed for 203 yards and four touchdowns. Other teams from Carthage, Henderson and Gilmer had players who rushed, caught passes and made key tackles to help win their games. Longview News-Journal

LONGVIEW EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

No new events today. You can submit one here.

LONGVIEW REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

LONGVIEW JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

LONGVIEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Success is not about money. It's about peace.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author

About Daily Longview

Welcome to the Daily Longview, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Longview, Texas community. If you like the Daily Longview, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Longview.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Longview and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

Subscribe to Daily Longview

A free Longview community newsletter.

Daily local news: We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City: A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.