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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longview is preparing for its 40th Thanksgiving Food Drive, where students and community members will donate nonperishable food to help over 1,925 families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal on November 25th. Donations will be accepted at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center on November 24th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — local organizations and volunteers continue this vital tradition. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ On Friday, Skeeter Boats customers delivered over 2,000 new children’s toys to a Walmart parking lot on Gilmer Road following their annual bass tournament at Lake Fork, and the donations were later given to Toys for Tots + Neal McCoy’s East Texas Angel Network with charity organizer Jimmy Olson saying the gifts helped local families. Longview News-Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ KFC is looking for shift managers with supervisory experience who can lift heavy items and work long shifts. The job pays between $8.00—$20.00 per hour and requires candidates to be at least 18 with food service or retail experience and a flexible schedule that covers evenings, weekends, and holidays. KETK
- ➤ Dillard's in Longview began offering holiday merchandise early with a wide selection of decorated Christmas trees and seasonal items for shoppers seeking a head start on their holiday plans. The store will extend its hours on Black Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and maintain regular hours on Thursday and Saturday — giving customers extra time to shop. Longview News-Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jo Rushing drove her red tractor to work on November 3 when her truck had a flat tire and a faulty fuse, forcing her to switch vehicles. The Spring Market sales associate in Diana is known for her strong work ethic and always shows up on time—customers praise her reliable nature. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow the UIL State Volleyball Tournament will begin at Curtis Culwell Center in Garland with a 3 p.m. match between Blum and Water Valley—more games are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Former Lobo Haynes King was named ACC Quarterback of the Week after he led Georgia Tech to a 36 to 34 win over Boston College with 424 yards of offense on Saturday. He set a new record with his eighth 300 yard passing game and added four scoring drives in the fourth quarter to secure the comeback win. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Longview Lady Lobos beat the Hallsville Ladycats 89-29 at Lobo Coliseum and improved to a 4-0 record as four starters scored in double figures with Jailiyah Rockmore adding 16 points; the team built an early lead and controlled the game. The Lady Lobos will compete in the Martin’s Mill Tournament this weekend against Canton at 1 p.m. and Prestonwood at 5:30 p.m.—while Hallsville will play in the Allen Tournament. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The second annual East Texas Volleyball All-Star Games will be held Sunday, Dec. 7 at Spring Hill’s Panther Gymnasium (small school match at 3 p.m. and big school match at 5 p.m.) as proceeds will help provide Christmas for needy families in East Texas (charity event). Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Yesterday, high school basketball teams played Tuesday games—Tatum Lady Eagles beat Henderson 65-50 with Kamdyn Scott scoring 26 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. Freshman Emma Dygert added 16 points—while Jefferson, Hawkins, Brownsboro, Troup and MPCH also secured wins. Longview News-Journal
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Longview Mall Christmas Tree Lighting
2-6 p.m. — Longview Mall — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive tree lighting, local vendors, and family fun.
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Peppermint Land Holiday Expo
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Longview Exhibit Center — Free entry with RSVP — Celebrate the festive season with shopping, food, and enchanting holiday characters.
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