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Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families gathered at the Gregg County Courthouse Tuesday night for the annual Tree of Angels ceremony, where they hung ornaments on a decorated tree to honor loved ones and share prayers for healing. The tradition, started in 1991, provides a space for community remembrance. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Due to forecasted rain, the Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade is postponed to Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. and will feature marching bands, floats, and festive characters along Whaley & Methvin streets. Longview News-Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bystander rescued an elderly woman from a house fire on Tuesday in Hallsville as fire crews from Longview and West Harrison arrived shortly after; both were taken to a hospital for evaluation. KETK
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Spring Hill branch of a former Dairy Queen now houses Tango Mango, a new Chinese restaurant owned by the Tang brothers that serves rice bowls, shaved ice, and teas. Dreaming Peddler will reopen its larger store on Dec. 5 and 6 with a pirate theme seating area + live music. Longview News-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Danville Farm in Kilgore will close at the end of this week after more than 40 years of providing Christmas trees to East Texas families; the Robinson family — who began the tradition in the 1980s — encourages locals to visit for final purchases. KETK
- ➤ Christus Health hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting on Wednesday evening in Tyler at Bradley-Thompson Tower Courtyard (with free hot chocolate and a children’s choir) and in Longview outside Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center where community members enjoyed festive treats and photos with Santa. KETK
- ➤ LeTourneau University’s Fine Arts Department performed a Christmas concert Wednesday night at the S.E. Belcher Chapel and Performing Arts Center in Longview. Choirs from the university and the Studio Treble from Kilgore, along with a men’s quartet and local pianists, added warmth to the festive evening. KETK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Longview ISD Foundation awarded six academic field trip grants totaling $33,177 to teachers Tuesday at five schools, supporting hands-on trips for elementary and middle school students. KETK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pine Tree’s annual Regen Stiles Basketball Tournament kicks off today with 108 games spread across five local gymnasiums, starting at 8 a.m. at Pirate Center’s auxiliary gym plus continuing on Friday and leading to championship games on Saturday. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ LETU men's and women's basketball teams played close games at Solheim Arena on R.G. Night — the men's squad won 63-62 with a late three from Connor Miller while the women's team fell 55-50 after a final three-pointer gave Centenary the win. Longview News-Journal
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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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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.
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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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