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Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Longview Convention Complex Ag Pavilions and Maude Cobb Convention Center will host the Harvest Festival and Livestock Show from Oct.22 to Oct.25, featuring a Home Economics and Ag Mechanics show along with a Jr. Livestock Show and Sale for 4-H and FFA members from several counties—public viewing of the Home Economics Divisions will start at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. City of Longview
- ➤ The East Texas Treasure Show will run on October 25—this free event organized by local metal detecting and treasure hunting clubs will offer gold panning demos, Native American artifacts, relics, coins, jewelry, hourly door prizes, kids activities, vendors, and food trucks for all ages. City of Longview
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Texas-based Razzoo’s Cajun chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Oct. 1 due to a drop in sales caused by changing consumer habits and an early crawfish season—factors that led to multiple store closures and prompted first-day motions for immediate relief. The company, which operates 23 restaurants in the state, is now working to protect its operations as it enters the bankruptcy process. KETK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Longview Public Library will host the Haunted Library event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 18—this fundraiser will turn the library into a spooky space with zombies, ghouls and an expanded 'Five Nights at Freddy's' area. The library will close for set-up and the event from Oct. 16 to 18, and patrons can use curbside book pickup on Oct. 16 and 17. Longview News-Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Water officials met at the Longview Community Center on Wednesday to discuss the state’s water crisis and the high cost and long time needed to fix old systems + meet rising demand. They said the debate comes as voters will consider a measure in November to fund water improvements. Longview News-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Few people attended the special meeting of the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District board on Sept 5 when it approved a termination agreement with US Steel. David Simpson, a local alderman, said the board must improve transparency by posting alerts and making its meetings more open. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Friday football games are set—Kilgore will host Chapel Hill at 7:30 p.m. at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium, Overton will host Lovelady at 7 p.m. at Chester Roy Stadium, and West Rusk will host New Diana at 7:30 p.m. at Bruce Bradshaw Stadium; local players are expected to deliver strong performances in these contests. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ At 7 p.m. today, three football games are set with White Oak facing Jefferson at W.F. Lockett Stadium, Union Grove playing Ore City at Rebel Stadium, and Mildred hosting Frankston at Jeff and Opal Austin Stadium—each matchup follows close recent contests as teams aim to improve their records. Longview News-Journal
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Monster Truck Wars
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Longview Rodeo Arena — Tickets starting at $80 — Experience the thrill of massive trucks battling it out in an unforgettable showdown.
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"Pink Heals" for Breast Cancer
Honoring all breast cancer survivors with a pink rose presentation and opportunity to sign your name on the Pink Heals Firetruck. From 11:00-1:00 with a light lunch served at noon, Women's Health Boutique, 605 N Sixth St, Longview, call 903-758-9904 for reservations.
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Ruthie Foster Live Performance
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Longview Museum of Fine Arts — Tickets required — Experience the eclectic and vibrant musical journey of Ruthie Foster in an intimate setting.
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Longview Gridiron Blitz Sale
9:30 AM – 11:59 PM — Alliance Auto Auction Longview — Free entry — Score big with great deals on cars and Cowboys-themed giveaways.
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Glen Templeton Live
9-11 p.m. — Reo Stage — $20-$40 — Glen Templeton brings his country music vibes to Longview with special guest REO.
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Salute to Heroes Veteran Appreciation Event
11 AM to 1 PM — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate veterans with keynotes, a meal, and a military vehicle show.
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