Happy weekend, Longview! In today’s happening-today edition: America 250 fireworks, Trent Williams naming input, and a Juneteenth rodeo + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Texas portfolio keeps growing: Sonesta expanded in Texas, opening the Sonesta Essential Longview in east Texas and a Sonesta Select near Houston’s IAH, signaling more growth across the company’s select-service portfolio -- read the full story.
A milestone celebration awaits: Longview will mark America 250 with East Texas' largest fireworks at Longview Convention Complex on July 4, featuring live music, food trucks, family activities, a historic pyrotechnic finale, and free admission -- get all the details.
Honoring a local standout: Longview ISD is taking input on naming the new Multipurpose Indoor Facility for NFL All-Pro and hometown legend Trent Williams, a 2006 Longview High graduate who’s invested in students -- share your input on naming.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Easy Piney Woods reset: Craving a low-key escape without a long haul? Haralson Village Event & RV Park slips you into tall pines with full hookups, WiFi, on-site laundry, walking paths, and a creek to wander... plus pickleball and a playground are on the way. Close enough to feel spontaneous. (haralsonvillage.com)
Golf without the weather: The Links Indoor Golf lets you tee it up on five TruGolf simulators with APOGEE tracking, whether you’re league-curious or just need a stress-busting range night. Bring your own sticks or rent, then refuel with food and drinks while Longview’s humidity minds its business.
Roll up your sleeves: Craving a proper seafood boil you can customize this week? The Mighty Crab lets you build your own combo, pick a seasoning from Cajun to lemon pepper to the Mighty Special, and dial the heat, so dinner turns into a delicious, slightly messy victory.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎖 Troop 052 Enlistment Day @ CrossFit 259 | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Troop 052 is kicking off Enlistment Day with a meet-the-coaches hello, a baseline workout built for your level, and a clear six-week game plan. Fewer fads, more follow-through, with real nutrition, real accountability, and a crew that actually shows up when you do.
🎶 Crank It Up Summer Bash @ Crank It Up Nutrition | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Crank It Up Nutrition is hosting a summer bash with iced teas, protein shakes, snacks, and sweet treats, plus permanent jewelry if you’re ready for a commitment you won’t misplace. Think good company, proper hydration, and leaving a little shinier, air-conditioning included.
🛠 Pop In & DIY @ Painting with a Twist | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Skip the errands and pop into the studio for a self-directed art fix, where you choose the project, they supply the goods, and you find your zen faster than coffee hits. Paint, pottery, candles, even chunky knit blankets. Arrive before 3 p.m., or no dice.
🎶 Live & Local Music @ FRESH by Brookshire's | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Frio River Band is laying down lively country at FRESH, with ice cold drinks, build your own pizzas, and room for kids to run off the sugar. Whether you’re corralling grandkids or dodging them, the patio’s perfect, the menu’s flexible, and vibes are easy.
🐈 Alley Cat @ Woolley G's Bike & Fitness | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Whether you still know every alley downtown or need a refresher, this rolling scavenger hunt sends teams around Longview solving trivia and snagging armbands. Bring the kids, hop on bikes, boards, or blades, and prove cardio can be clever, not cruel, with prizes.
👑 Mr. & Miss Black & Old Gold Scholarship Gala @ Infinity Event Center & Ballroom - Longview | Saturday (6/20) at 6:30 PM – Longview’s going black tie for Alpha Phi Alpha’s Black & Old Gold Scholarship Gala at Infinity Event Center, a polished night funding local high school seniors and college freshmen. Expect good company, sharp suits, and charity that feels like a night out, not homework.
🐎 45th Annual James Hooper Memorial Juneteenth Rodeo @ Maude Cobb Convention Center | Saturday (6/20) – Under the Longview Rodeo Arena lights, the 45th Annual James Hooper Memorial Juneteenth Rodeo rides in with broncs, bulls, barrels, and roping, plus a concert when the dust settles. Tradition with swagger, neighbors, eight seconds turned breakfast stories, and enough dust to earn another wash. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Longview report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 55%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 11%
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