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It’s Friday, Longview! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Hot air balloon rescue, St Patrick’s Day Festival, and Glossed & Grounded Car Show + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Peril at extreme heights: Longview firefighters rescued two balloonists after their hot air balloon struck a cell phone tower around 920 feet up on Feb. 28, using rope systems to bring them down safely — read the full story.
Finding purpose through healing: NTCC spotlights Daingerfield native Hannah Jones, now a CRNA in Colfax, Louisiana, whose college foot surgery inspired her path after 13 years in ICU nursing, crediting NTCC for lasting influence — read the full story.
Firefighters scale radio tower: Earlier this month, a preliminary FAA report details a Longview hot air balloon crash that left two people 900 feet up. They were rescued and evaluated, with no injuries reported — read the full story.
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.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fresh inspiration, right here: Craving a midweek dopamine boost without caffeine? At Longview Museum of Fine Arts, visitors find fresh exhibits, unexpected moments, and a gift store with locally flavored pieces to brighten a wall, desk, or that someday gallery corner at home.
Backyard refresh, anyone? If you’re picturing a better hangout, Longview Decks builds custom and composite decks, porches, pergolas, and poolside setups with a local crew that actually answers. Go modest or full oasis. They’ll design it, build it, and keep it looking sharp.
Old-school seafood fix: Longview staple Fisherman’s Market Restaurant and Oyster Bar has served East Texas since 1973 with raw oysters, boiled shrimp, and crispy U.S. farm-raised catfish that hit the spot. Low-key vibes and generous plates make it perfect for a midweek mood lift or an easy, no-fuss dinner.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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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.
🐴 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.
🥞 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.
🚘 Glossed & Grounded Car Show @ Duarte’s Detailing & Ceramic Coating | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Take a break from chores and ogle chrome at the 2nd annual Glossed & Grounded car show. Expect vendors, food trucks, music, raffles, giveaways, and an indoor showroom, and your registration goes 100% to charity. Show up, stroll, maybe win something, feel virtuous.
☘ St Patrick’s Day Festival @ Jackson’s Theatre (Gladewater) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Gladewater’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival takes over Jackson’s Theatre with Irish cheer, toe-tapping tunes, and plenty of green. Dust off that sweater you swear is kelly, claim your 12 percent Irish, and enjoy a fun, friendly crowd without the rowdy bar scene.
🎤 Colt and the Old 45s @ Longview Museum of Fine Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Craving the good stuff? Colt and the Old 45s hit LMFA’s old-bank digs with a 12-piece wall of horns and harmonies, ripping through the ’60s, ’70s, and beyond. It’s $30, BYOB and snacks, and yes, you’ll hum along before song two.
🛍 Local Vendor Event @ Drug Emporium | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Feel like supporting local without trekking all over town? Drug Emporium and Vitamins Plus are packing the place with 100+ Longview vendors, food trucks, free samples, and deep discounts, so browse, chat up the makers, and leave with something you didn’t know you needed.
💃 Ballet Magnificat: The Call @ Faith Center at First United Methodist Church | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 PM – Skip the couch and head to First UMC’s Faith Center off Whaley for Ballet Magnificat’s new work, The Call, inspired by Elisabeth Elliot. It’s free, open seating, and uplifting, the kind of beauty that sneaks up on you. Bring a friend, and your quiet shoes.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Longview report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 73°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 48. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
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