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Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pets Fur People announced on Saturday that executive director Holli Jones will step down after a year at the no-kill shelter in East Texas. The organization thanked volunteers + supporters as it reaffirms its commitment to care for local dogs and cats. KETK
- ➤ Counting Stars Ranch held a free concert for veterans at Teague Park in Longview on Saturday. The event promoted a new service dog program — honoring the late co-founder David Smithers — and featured music by US Army Veteran Jenn Ford and The Wide Eyed Devils, with plans to host it annually. KETK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pine Tree Middle School students Kate Darden (11) and Kinlee Ledbetter (10) saw their artwork unveiled on a city sanitation truck Friday during an event at the school; additional winners will be announced Dec. 11 at Pine Tree High School and Hudson PEP Elementary School. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kilgore reached the state semifinals with a 30-3 win over Fort Bend Crawford Chargers on Friday at Huntsville’s ISD’s Hornet Stadium. The Bulldogs, led by touchdowns from Williams and Watters, will face La Vernia at 7 p.m. on Friday at McLane Stadium in Waco. Longview News-Journal
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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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