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Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ruby’s Mexican Restaurant announced Tuesday that its first Longview location will open soon as the chain remodels the former Tuscan Pig space—its White Oak site is relocating and will add to the five East Texas locations. Local families can look forward to enjoying a new dining option in town. KETK
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rev. Geneece Goertzen said at a seminar held Tuesday at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center that churches often fail domestic abuse survivors by urging them to stay in harmful relationships and sometimes blaming the victims—her research shows many survivors feel betrayed by their faith communities and calls for better support are growing. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, Lindale will host Kilgore in the District 9-4A game as part of the bEASTTexas Fabulous 15 poll, with Lindale ranked No. 3 and Kilgore No. 2. Carthage remains at No. 1 +with 14 first-place votes+ while Longview received the other vote +as teams prepare for upcoming contests+. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches released preseason rankings for the 2025 to 26 high school basketball season yesterday, recognizing several East Texas teams with Martin’s Mill boys and girls rated No. 1 in Class 2A and Palestine Westwood boys topping Class 3A (others include the Tyler Lady Lions, Brook Hill, Bishop Gorman and Longview Christian Heritage). Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Senior Taydem Barker was named Longview News-Journal Volleyball Player of the Week after she helped the Lady Eagles win two District 16-3A matches with 66 assists, eight digs, and three aces — raising her season totals to 858 assists, 172 digs, 33 aces, and 52 kills. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Spring Hill Lady Panthers swept Kilgore 25—7, 25—15, 25—17 on October 14 at the Lady Panther Gymnasium and improved their record to 33—6 while Kilgore dropped to 21—20. Coach Harbison said the team focused on execution and minimizing errors as they prepared for the playoffs. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ Mount Enterprise’s Kaegan Ash and West Rusk’s Hunter McCandless were named Longview News-Journal Players of the Week after Ash ran 28 times for 417 yards with seven touchdowns and McCandless made 17 tackles, two sacks, and a fumble recovery in last week’s games — Ash’s team is 6-0 and West Rusk will visit Troup on Oct 24. 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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