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Hello Longview! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Hot-air balloon rescue, kite festival, and designer handbag bingo + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Training tested in Texas skies: Earlier this month, Longview firefighters rescued two people after a hot-air balloon became stuck on a communications tower 900 feet up, completing a four-hour high-angle operation using multiple rope systems — see how it unfolded.
Harrowing moments overhead: Two people in a hot air balloon hit Longview’s KYKX radio tower, narrowly avoiding radiation and a possible collapse. An engineer says shutdown and luck prevented disaster, with repairs needed — read the full story.
Seven-shot cushion highlights triumph: Hallsville’s Kinley Pessel claimed her third win of the season at the Crusader Cup in Irving as LeTourneau placed second. LETU hosts the FST Crossing Creeks Invitational in Longview today — see scores and team finish.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Your pie fix, handled: The Butcher Shop bakes from-scratch classics like pecan, lemon icebox, and buttermilk, plus mini pies for personal victory desserts. Family-owned since 1983, this Longview standby keeps cravings simple and sweet, the kind you plan a week around without breaking a sweat.
Petals for every mood: Casa Flora Flower Shop blends timeless roses with lively seasonal stems, and crafts custom designs when you want a little extra. Perfect for birthdays, pick-me-ups, heartfelt thanks, or those oh-no-I-forgot-the-anniversary moments. Fresh, lovely, and easy to love.
Try a new workout: Whether you miss a climbing wall or want a full-body challenge, ETX Wrecking Crew offers technical, welcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and kids. It’s community-run, local, and a smart way to move more and test yourself.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧶 Kids Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop! @ Painting with a Twist | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Let the kids swap screens for skeins at this chunky blanket workshop, where they’ll craft a cozy lap throw with step-by-step help and pick favorite colors. Ticket includes three skeins and instruction, extra yarn is $12, and you get quiet, plus bragging rights.
🪁 Kite Festival @ Lear Park Athletic Complex | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:00 PM – Whether you remember flying a drugstore diamond or just want the kids looking up, the Lear Park Kite Festival is free and low stress. First 2,000 get a kite, or bring your own, plus crafts, entertainment, and a Food Truck Park with actual seating.
🌴 Spring Break Fun: Lunar Lit Palms @ Painting with a Twist | Wednesday (3/11) at 2:00 PM – Need a spring break plan without trampoline-park chaos? Lunar Lit Palms is a painting class for ages 5+, a moonlit palm scene, and rare quiet for you. Stay and paint with your own reservation, or drop off, policies are real, and the mess stays there.
🦎 Spring Break Fun: Rainbow Gecko @ Painting with a Twist | Thursday (3/12) at 2:00 PM – Give Spring Break some structure with a Rainbow Gecko paint class for ages 5 and up. Drop them off, or book your own seat and get colorful too, because the fridge, and your patience, could use some fresh art.
🐴 Pick Your Pony @ Painting with a Twist | Friday (3/13) at 2:00 PM – Skip the screen time and pick a pony to paint with the kiddo at Painting with a Twist. They supply the 16×20 canvases, aprons, and friendly guidance, you bring snacks, patience, and your best brush jokes. Messy memories, zero carpet stains, ages 5 and up.
🍀 St Patty Celebration @ REO Starplex Event Center & Roller Rink | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – St. Patrick’s skate night at Reo Starplex is your excuse to dust off wobbly ankles and chase luck in circles. Ten bucks to roll, spectators free, and green encouraged. Bring the crew, relive your rink glory, let the lights work their magic.
🥞 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser @ St. Andrew Presbyterian Longview | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – If your skillet has had enough, let St. Andrew Presbyterian Church flip pancakes and pour coffee, all benefiting One Love Longview. Suggested donation is $5 for kids, $10 for ages 13 to 103, at 2500 McCann Rd, pay at door or snag tickets at givebutter.com/pancake-breakfast-fundraiser-crqdmm.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Longview report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 91%
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Clear, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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