Good morning, Longview.

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center and Duck.

Duck. Moose! will join forces on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Community Connections (501 Pine Tree Road) for Howling with Laughter, an unscripted, family-friendly improv show that teaches pet ownership skills.

The Harvest Festival and Livestock Show is underway in Longview as students display their livestock talents by presenting the best three birds raised over six weeks and competing in speech, home economics, and ag mechanics events.

The long-standing event — which has awarded over $1.4 million in scholarships since 1975 — will conclude on Saturday with a dinner and sale.

Longview High School was placed on HOLD Wednesday after a small fight between students triggered an immediate response from staff and district safety personnel—officials said the altercation was resolved following district protocol—ensuring no ongoing threat to campus safety.

Longview will host its second annual Green Street Monster Fest on Saturday under the Green Street railroad underpass where Bowling for Soup headlines a rain-or-shine event featuring local acts including Sunny Sweeney and Marshall’s Wes Jeans.

Tickets cost $49 for general admission and $150 for VIP—organizers plan to revive the local music scene as vendors offer food, art, and crafts.

Local librarians offer a new teen hangout for ages 13 to 17 that meets monthly after school with fun projects and activities.

The free event on October 28 runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — this month, teens will build Huggable Monstrosity monsters for Halloween fun.

Workforce Solutions for East Texas is hosting the statewide hiring event Red, White, & You — aimed at connecting veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses — with employers across Texas.

The event will give participants access to new job opportunities — a boost for those moving into civilian careers —.

Longview Municipal Court will host Coffee with Court on Friday, Nov.

7, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Municipal Annex Lobby to let residents enjoy free coffee and ask court staff questions about court services during Municipal Courts Week.

West Rusk swept Sabine in three sets Tuesday in Gladewater as the Lady Raiders won (25-18, 25-20, 25-12) behind Kimora Pryor’s 22 assists and key plays.

The team, tied 8-3 in district play with Troup, will face Troup this Friday on Senior Night to battle for playoff seeding.

Today at 7 p.m., several high school football games kick off in the region as Pine Tree faces Chapel Hill at Pirate Stadium in Longview—previews note team records, standout players, and key stats that set the stage for competitive play in Kilgore, Bullard, and neighboring towns.

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.

Glen Templeton Live

9-11 p.m. — Reo Stage — $20-$40 — Glen Templeton brings his country music vibes to Longview with special guest REO.

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.