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Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Longview’s AMBUCS Christmas Parade will occur on December 4 at 6:30 p.m. and entry applications remain open through October 31 for teams to submit festive displays that honor the 'Reindeer Games' theme — registration is via an application process that does not guarantee participation, and the parade follows its traditional downtown route. City of Longview
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tuscan Pig Italian Kitchen in Longview will close on Oct. 25 and its building will reopen as Ruby’s Mexican Restaurant by mid-November—pending city permitting. Rudy Kiapetta and his wife, Chef Miriam, are retiring after running the restaurant and are handing the torch to Ruby’s, a popular Tyler-based chain with plans for an outdoor mural and a mixed drink license. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Adam McGuire, an associate professor at UT Tyler, received a $1.2 million merit award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to research a self-guided PTSD treatment called MOVED for Texas veterans—he will lead a 4-year clinical trial that includes hands-on training for UT Tyler doctoral students. The trial will recruit veterans from across Texas to determine if MOVED reduces PTSD symptoms and improves social functioning. KETK
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Food columnist Barbara Richardson McClellan shared recipes and tips for planning Halloween parties—she recalled fond memories and highlighted treats like Olive Cream Mold and Pumpkin Cookies to help Longview locals celebrate the holiday. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cara Sims, a three-time state champion from Elysian Fields, announced her commitment to run cross country and track at the University of Texas, choosing Texas over Central Arkansas and Texas State. She said her new team will push her to do her best — a goal she worked hard for. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Week 7 football games saw many players—such as Kilgore's Williams with 158 rushing yards and Mount Enterprise's Ash with 417 yards and seven touchdowns—post key stats that helped shape wins and close losses in games across the district. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ Dave Campbell's Texas Football Weekly published high school football polls on Monday, October 13 that rated teams across classes – with Carroll listed at 7-0 in CLASS 6A and rankings showing wins and losses for many schools. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Four-time champion Steve Torrence from Kilgore raced his CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel Toyota on Sunday at the Texas Fall Nationals and reached the final round before narrowly falling behind Doug Kalitta. The 42-year-old said he skipped the final two events to spend time with his wife and daughters (Haven Charli and Harper) as he trailed in the standings. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ At Hughey Gym, LeTourneau volleyball beat Austin College 3-1 to move to 13-7 and second in the SCAC Blue Division as every hitter helped and the team heads to Arkansas next weekend. In men's soccer, a freshman duo powered the YellowJackets to a 3-1 win with Henry Shore recording a hat trick while the women’s team lost 1-0 to St. Thomas and will host Dallas on Friday at 5 p.m. — the results set a busy sports weekend for the school. Longview News-Journal
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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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