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🌱 How will Longview volleyball change after Coach Jackson’s move to White Oak?

Hello again Longview! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Longview volleyball change after Coach Jackson’s move to White Oak?
  • How Liberty City’s boom could reshape driving and schools near Longview
  • Which Longview native is headlining this year’s Great Texas Balloon Race?

Also on today's calendar: Chillin' in Chucks and Pearls and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy; windy, humid, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Turning sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jackson leaving Longview to coach volleyball at White Oak (news-journal.com) — Longview volleyball fans will see a major change as longtime Lady Lobos coach Chaka Jackson departs Longview High School after 16 seasons to lead the powerhouse White Oak program. The story looks back at her impact on Longview volleyball, details her career record, and outlines how both Longview and White Oak will be aligned in their new districts.
   

2. Liberty City preparing for residential growth (kltv.com) — Major residential growth is headed just down I-20 from Longview, as Liberty City prepares for hundreds of new homes, expanded water and sewer lines, and a six-lane highway project. With I-20 and Highway 135 improvements starting Monday, Longview-area drivers and families could see more traffic, new subdivisions, and pressure on nearby schools and emergency services over the next decade.
   

3. Longview native country singer to headline June's Great Texas Balloon Race (news-journal.com) — Longview native Sunny Sweeney will headline the Great Texas Balloon Race concerts June 13 at the Longview Convention Complex, with music, balloon glows, drone shows, and more all weekend. Residents can choose single-day tickets or a weekend pass, with free admission on June 14 and a mix of country, blues-rock, and tribute acts planned.
   

4. Outdoor Greats on Stage + Free Fishing Poles for Kids. Don't Miss God and the Great Outdoors Expo (kltv.com) — Families in Longview can plan ahead for the God & The Great Outdoors Expo coming June 19–21 to Maude Cobb Convention Center, with free admission for kids and low-cost tickets for adults. The faith-focused outdoor weekend will feature fishing pole giveaways for children, guest speakers, and hands-on activities designed to make the outdoors accessible and fun for all ages.
   

5. Parole denied for man who pleaded guilty in 2003 Texarkana triple murder (kltv.com) — Two former employees of the Longview Outback Steakhouse were among three workers killed in a 2003 robbery-murder at a Texarkana Outback, and the man who pleaded guilty in the case has just been denied parole. State officials cited the violent nature of the crime, and he will not be eligible for parole again until 2031.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My friend’s daughter left their gate open and their dog escaped.
    Shes a young Pitt bull named Marigold. She is chipped. She went missing Saturday night/Sunday morning from Rambling Road near PTHS. (Nextdoor Boorman Trail)
  • If you’re going through a hard time right now, I want you to know this: you do not have to go through it alone.
    Life can feel heavy sometimes. There are moments when the weight of stress, pain, or uncertainty feels like too much to carry. But please don’t… (Nextdoor Scenic Dr)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 38 in Longview. Apply here.
  • US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Marine Interdiction Agent in Longview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longview here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Longview

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Longview

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.