Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
Good morning, Longview.
🏘️ Community
Texas Cafe will offer free meals and blessing bags for the homeless from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day (at 3090 N.
Eastman Road). Councilman Wray Wade (District 3) will host his community Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Broughton Recreation Center.
On Wednesday afternoon, Debra Ward rang her bell outside Walmart on Estes Parkway in Longview to support the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign that helped fund local homeless shelters, disaster relief and holiday aid.
Ward, who has bell-ranged since 2018, said she enjoyed greeting shoppers — her work boosted community spirit and provided modest income.
📰 Lifestyle
East Texas Christmas tree farms have opened for the holiday season, with many offering both pre-cut and choose-and-cut options.
Local farms provide varying seasonal hours and festive experiences—shoppers are advised to check each farm’s updates for current details.
🏈 Sports
Kilgore and Bridge City, both with 11-1 records, meet today at 2 p.m. at Randall Reed Stadium in the 4A-DI regional semifinals.
Kilgore recently beat Stafford 42-0 and Bridge City edged Navasota 28-27— the winner will face Pine Tree or Fort Bend Crawford next week.
🎉 Longview Events
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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.
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.
Longview Code and Coffee Meetup
2-4 p.m. — Silver Grizzly Espresso — Free entry — A relaxed environment to code, learn, and sip coffee with fellow developers.
Bright! A Season of Lights
5:30 p.m. — Longview Arboretum and Nature Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical walk-through winter wonderland filled with sparkling lights and festive music.
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