Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Longview Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree program served approximately 1,000 children and senior citizens this Christmastime, providing selected gifts to support families in need.
Long John Silver's in Longview handed out free lunches to motorists ahead of its planned reopening on Saturday, with the restaurant having been rebuilt since its original 1980 construction.
📰 Economy
The BBB advises businesses to be vigilant of various scams during the holiday season, including phishing and fake invoices, to protect their finances and reputation.
🌲 Environment
Gum Springs Water Supply mitigates slight contaminant exceedance with no public health risk, enhancing safety measures.
Two earthquakes, magnitudes 3.3 and 2.6, struck near Uncertain in Harrison County, prompting residents to report experiences of weak to moderate shaking.
🏛️ Government
The East Texas Council of Governments is allocating $1.75 million in grants to enhance emergency radio infrastructure in Kilgore, Harrison County, and other areas to improve communication for first responders.
🏥 Health
The 2024 fall respiratory season in Northeast Texas shows a rise in walking pneumonia among children aged 0 to 4, amidst otherwise typical trends of RSV, the flu, and low COVID-19 rates.
Carter BloodCare announces a critical need for O negative and B negative blood donors due to supplies falling below a day's availability, impacting potential medical procedures.
🎉 Longview Events
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Christmas Party & New Board Member Introductions - December Quilt Guild Meeting
The December meeting of the Country Patches Quilt Guild includes a Christmas party and introductions of new board members, held at Winterfield United Methodist Church.
Matthew Marcus McDaniel Live at Tia Juanita's Fish Camp
Matthew Marcus McDaniel will perform live at Tia Juanita's Fish Camp in Longview.
Longview Trail Runs - Winter Event
The Longview Trail Runs features a series of trail races including 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K, taking place in Longview, Texas during the winter season.
Danny Funderburk Ministries Concert at Woodland Hills Baptist Church
Danny Funderburk, a renowned Gospel music artist, will perform at Woodland Hills Baptist Church, showcasing his distinctive voice and talent shaped by nearly five decades in the industry.
We The Kingdom Live Concert
Enjoy an evening with We The Kingdom featuring a post-show photo opportunity for attendees.
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