Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
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🏘️ Community
Roberts and Roberts Law Firm is offering free rides home in 14 East Texas counties from Dec.
5 until Jan. 1 to help reduce impaired driving during the busy holiday season. Longview residents can call (903) 333-RIDE to connect with a rideshare partner and get home safely.
🎭 Culture
On Tuesday, Dec. 30, Longview awarded $385,000 in grants to eight arts organizations funded by hotel occupancy taxes that support local culture and tourism.
The awards will fund 34 programs – including America’s 250th birthday events scheduled into 2026 – at venues like the Gregg County Historical Museum and Longview Symphony League.
🏈 Sports
Summit Volleyball Club will host the East Texas Series #1 Volleyball Tournament at Maude Cobb Convention Center on Jan.
17-18, 2026.
The annual Bayou Bowl — a showcase of local football talent — pits the East Texas Coaches Association against the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association and will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Barbers Hill Stadium in Mont Belvieu.
The fourth annual High School Warm Up Softball Tournament will take place Saturday and Sunday at East Texas Turf in Bullard & will feature 19 games beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday with Sunday’s matchups determined by Saturday’s results.
East Texas sports had big moments in 2025 as Longview High coach John King battled mouth cancer and returned to lead playoff wins — his upcoming Hall of Honor induction marks a major milestone.
Other local teams achieved state championships and record-breaking wins in football, baseball, basketball and softball.
Kilgore Bulldogs dominated the Hawkins Holiday Hoops Classic by winning four games on Monday and Tuesday, and the team, now 4-4 on the season, will face Spring Hill for District 16-4A play Friday at home at 4 p.m.
🎉 Longview Events
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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.
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.
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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