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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CHRISTUS Health hosted a Christmas event Friday at Good Shepherd Hospital to lift the spirits of children spending the holidays in the hospital — a SWAT team dressed as Santa Claus and his elves repelled down the side of the building to deliver gifts and cheer. KETK
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Braum’s second Longview restaurant opened at 6 a.m. Dec. 19 at 280 N. Spur 63 near Kroger. The 6,000 sqft store features a Fresh Market, indoor seating for 80, and double drive-thru lanes, while a grand opening celebration runs Jan. 5-11 with a free ice cream event on Jan. 10. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Longview ISD awarded more than $3.17 million in performance-based incentive pay yesterday through its LIFT program that rewards academic success. The awards included over $2.58 million for academic distinction and $549,890 for teacher growth, benefiting hundreds of staff. KETK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas 300 between Longview and Gilmer is in its final phase of resurfacing, with crews applying final pavement layers on roughly (9 miles) of roadway. The nearly $23 million project, managed by Madden Contracting, is expected to finish in April. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Overton Lady Mustangs lost 43-37 to Cushing in their District opener on Thursday while trailing 22-16 at halftime and briefly leading in the third + the team is set to play a road game at Hughes Springs on Monday. Kilgore News Herald
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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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HERPS Longview Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo
10 AM - 5 PM — Longview Exhibit Center — Admission details unavailable — Explore a wide range of reptiles and exotic animals with educational activities for all ages.
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