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Happy weekend, Longview! In today’s edition: Surprising Texas road rules, Jordan World Circus thrills, Martha Josey on women in rodeo, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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🏆 Most popular this week
Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.
Surprising road rules explained: A January 31 article explains four little-known Texas traffic laws drivers in Longview overlook, including moving over for stopped crews, stopping for school buses, and clearing lanes after minor crashes — see four overlooked Texas rules.
Seasonal festivities take center stage: After last year’s Bright! drew nearly 3,000 visitors, Longview Arboretum and Nature Center will showcase tulips, Lunch and Learn, April concerts and Easter fun, plus a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta — check out the full lineup.
Rescue frost-struck greenery: Longview Arboretum gardener Ken Davis shares how to revive freeze-damaged plants, from using a scratch test on the cambium to mulching with pine straw before the next cold snap — learn the signs and steps.
Better conditions for shelter dogs: Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center celebrated kennel upgrades after a $20,000 Petco Love grant, improving the dog isolation room with ventilation and space so dogs can move and recover — read the full story.
Slurp-worthy noodle fix: If the weather can’t decide and neither can you, Fun Noodle Bar serves steamy bowls, hand-pulled noodles, and shareable bites that warm you up without slowing you down. Ideal for a midweek reset… big flavor, zero fuss.
Street conditions demand attention: After January’s winter storm, potholes are popping up across Longview as thawing and traffic break down roads. City crews are already patching trouble spots, and they need residents’ reports to find the worst. Expect temporary fixes now with permanent repairs planned for spring and summer. See what’s planned for repairs.
Gold continues to hold strong: After its best year in decades, gold remains near historic highs as investors look for stability amid inflation and debt. GoldCo has a free guide that covers everything you need to know. They’re also offering up to 10% free gold & silver – check it out here.
One emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ but pet insurance helps. I sure wished I’d had it after a $10k last-minute surgery for my cat (her name is Miss Stache). I learned my lesson and 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.
What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.
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We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we genuinely think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week:
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💕 Galentines Party @ HOTWORX Longview | Monday (2/16) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap boxed chocolates for a good sweat, HOTWORX is hosting a Galentines open house with infrared workouts, music, and bring-a-friend fun. Expect self-love, friendship, and Valentine’s specials, plus that smug post-burn glow we pretend isn’t addictive.
🀄 Mahjong 102 – Beyond the Basics @ McCann St. Bar & Grill | Wednesday (2/18) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve been meaning to graduate from kitchen-table guessing to actual strategy, Mahjong 102 at Crossing Creeks Country Club has relaxed, instructor-guided play and plenty of table talk. Twenty bucks, come early for lunch, meet new partners, and leave with a smug, well-earned “mahjong.”
🎤 Guest Speaker: Martha Josey @ Gregg County Historical Museum | Thursday (2/19) at 5:30 PM – This talk brings barrel racing legend Martha Josey to GCHM for a straight-shooting chat on Women in the Rodeo. She helped build the sport, then taught half of it, so expect real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a nudge to aim higher, stirrups included.
🎲 YoungLives Bunco Camp Fundraiser @ Longview Missionary Baptist Church | Thursday (2/19) at 6:30 PM – If your competitive streak needs a wholesome outlet, grab a crew for a Bunco night that sends teen moms to camp. Expect laughs, prizes, and neighborly smack talk. It’s $30 solo or $100 for four, limited spots, so register and roll.
🏠 Home and Design Show @ Maude Cobb Convention Center | Friday (2/20) at 9:30 AM – Thinking about upgrading the nest without YouTube mishaps? Local builders, designers, and remodel pros gather at East Texas’s Home and Design Show with real advice, fresh ideas, and craftsmanship you can touch, so you can finally replace that ‘temporary’ folding table with something grown-up.
🎪 Jordan World Circus @ Longview Rodeo Arena | Friday (2/20) at 5:30 PM – If the kids need to burn energy, Jordan World Glow Circus hits Longview with three rings of neon thrills. Presented by Sharon Shrine, it is family friendly, with zero screen time, and the first 100 tickets are $9.88, so jump before they glow away.
🐝 Meet & Greet Dinner and Author Event @ Gregg County Extension Office | Friday (2/20) at 6:00 PM – Skip the small talk, go straight to the hive mind at the AgriLife office with the Longview Beekeepers and Tara Chapman, author of For the Bees. Get beginner tips, a book signing, and a burger. Members and class folks eat free, RSVP required, non-members $20.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Longview report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 92%
Rain showers likely before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
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Tomorrow – High: 67°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 13%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
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