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It’s Friday, Longview! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Big Techs tour, teen heart screening that saved a son, and Globe of Death stunt show + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Outreach gets a boost: Eastman Credit Union employees donated over $6,500 to Newgate Mission in Longview, supporting the soup kitchen, showers, and services. The gift was part of a program aiding 11 local nonprofits — learn more about the donation.

From scare to advocacy: A Longview family says a free teen heart screening at Longview Regional saved their son 12 years ago, and the program uses EKGs to spot hidden risks in young athletes — read the full story.

Shaping tomorrow’s local workforce: Longview’s annual Big Techs tour recently gave residents a look inside manufacturing, with ten plants visited and stops at Gregg County Historical Museum and the WOW Museum, highlighting career paths — read the full story.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Play cornhole for East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance
• Experience Ballet Magnificat’s The Call
• Experience the Globe of Death stunt show
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Spice without compromise: Lil Thai House makes plant-based easy. Think tofu panang or green curry, pineapple fried rice, and drunken noodles that satisfy without dairy. For a lunch that’s kind to animals and big on flavor, enjoy vibrant Thai comfort with zero fuss.

Treasure hunt this week: With 30 dealers across 7,000 square feet, plus a quirky Military Museum tucked inside, Greggton Antique Mall turns a midweek browse into a full-on scavenger hunt. Getting pleasantly lost is part of the fun, and that just-right piece your bookshelf judges you for might finally surface.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🚗 LeTourneau University Automotive Society Car Show @ LeTourneau University | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Whether you speak carburetors or just like shiny paint, the 49th annual LeTourneau auto show brings out hot rods, antiques, JDM, trucks, and motorcycles, all for missions. Spectating is free, entry is 25 bucks with a tee, and winners snag handmade trophies.

🧘 Poses & Pints @ Oil Horse Brewing Company | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Feel like earning your pint the classy way? Christy leads a one-hour, all-levels yoga class, then we toast with beer or root beer, your call. $20 covers the stretch and a sip, and it happens monthly, so follow their pages for updates.

🐰 Bunny Hop Fundraiser @ VFW Post #4002 & Cantina | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Skip the yard work and come help us build goodie baskets for the kids at Truman Smith Children’s Center, in Gladewater, no actual hopping required. Free entry, $10 plates, a raffle, and a 50/50, plus $20 eggs at two Longview spots, donations welcome.

🏃 Logos Edge 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run @ Logos Edge Activities Center | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’re chasing a PR or kids, this 5K and 1-mile fun run doubles as the opening of Logos Edge Activities Center, benefiting Open Door Pregnancy Center. Food trucks, vendors, gymnastics exhibitions, and a peek at the new Longview gym, because snacks count as recovery.

✂ Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop @ Painting with a Twist | Saturday (3/7) at 3:30 PM – Think your hands remember how to do more than scroll? Make a chunky knit blanket at Painting with a Twist. They supply four skeins, colors from Ivory to Teal, and step-by-step help. Upgrade throw to twin-sized with $12 add-ons, no outside yarn, just good company.

🎵 Darrin Morris Single Release Party @ The Reo Palm Isle | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – If your boots are itching for a proper two-step, Darrin Morris is lighting up REO Palm Isle’s big floor with a single release for “Somebody’s Breakin’ Hearts.” Expect East Texas charm, good friends, and enough dance space to make your Fitbit suspicious.

🎨 Fresh Floral Bouquet Painting @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Paint a fresh floral bouquet with a local artist, step by step, no stress. It’s BYOB, snacks welcome, they’ve got cups, openers, aprons, and all the supplies, plus a 16×20 canvas or wood board, so you can focus on laughs, brushstrokes, and a respectable pour.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Darrin Morris Single Release Party @ The Reo Palm Isle – 8:00 PM
• 3/13 Tommi Jo @ FRESH Grill + Patio – 6:00 PM
• 3/13 Friday Night Out @ Electric Cowboy Longview – 8:00 PM
• 3/14 Matt Kindle @ FRESH by Brookshire’s – 6:00 PM
• 3/14 Colt and the Old 45s @ Longview Museum of Fine Arts – 7:00 PM
• 3/14 The Kirbys @ GZ Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar – 7:00 PM
• 3/15 Ballet Magnificat: The Call @ Faith Center at First United Methodist Church – 6:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Longview report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 85°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 27%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 86%

Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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