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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Longview. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center has improved adoption rates and reduced euthanasia with expanded fostering programs and free pet clinics (following the November spay/neuter ordinance). Officials stress that residents can help curb pet overpopulation by spaying, neutering, and microchipping their pets. Longview News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas families can soon apply for a state education savings account program to pay for private school and other learning expenses; applications open Feb. 4 for the 2026-27 school year and results will be known by May (with higher amounts available for students with disabilities). Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Edgewood senior Lucas Pippin was named MVP of the District 9-3A Division II All-District football team; he gained over 2,000 offensive yards and made more than 100 tackles during the season. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ EF's Kennedy was named the District 10-2A Division I MVP after an impressive season that helped the Yellowjackets post an 11-2 record and win a district championship run in the Class 2A playoffs. Coaches cast competitive votes to honor his standout performance. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Kilgore senior LeKeyleon Graves was named MVP for the District 9-4A All-District Football Team on Friday, Dec. 26 after leading the Bulldogs to a state championship appearance. He tallied 57 receptions and 137 tackles + other key stats as district coaches recognized his standout season. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Kilgore Bulldogs open the Hawkins Holiday Hoops Classic on Monday, Dec. 29 (facing Harmony at 9:20 a.m. and Beckville at 1:20 p.m.) and will play East Texas Homeschool and Hawkins on Tuesday, while West Rusk Raiders and Sabine Lady Cardinals join holiday hoops tournaments from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31. Kilgore News Herald
- ➤ Atlanta's Jayden Riley earned MVP honors on the District 8-3A Division I All-District Football Team after rushing for 1,037 yards, 15 touchdowns, and adding 35 tackles and three interceptions in 10 games. Coaches voted on the team on Friday, Dec. 26. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ The 11-3A All-District awards for the 2025 football season recognized West Rusk’s Isaih Vazquez as Defensive Player of the Year and Troup’s Brett Wells as MVP (district coaches made the selections), while Coach Sam Wells and his staff earned Coaching Staff of the Year. Kilgore News Herald
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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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Longview Deals and Resolutions Auction
10 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. — Alliance Auto Auction Longview — Free entry — Explore 400 units from top dealers and kick off the new year with amazing deals.
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Longview 5K
8 AM – 12 PM — Electric Cowboy Longview — Entry fee not specified — Enjoy a community-focused 5K as part of the Healthy Initiative in Longview.
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