🌱 Are you using McCann Road’s center lane in a ticket-worthy way?

Hi Longview! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Are you using McCann Road’s center lane in a ticket-worthy way?
• Which Longview-related lawsuits were settled in Gregg County last month?
• See why Longview’s Sunbird Barbecue just made Texas’ elite BBQ list

Also on today's calendar: *ADD DIY CANDLE* On the Nice List and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Low clouds may break, temps: high: 72, low: 43.
• Saturday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Center Left Turn Lane Mistakes Could Cost You In Texas (koolfmabilene.com) — If you’ve ever used the center turn lane on McCann Road in Longview as a merge lane, you’re risking a ticket under Texas law. This explainer breaks down how long you can legally stay in that lane, when it can and can’t be used for passing, and why misusing it on Longview and other East Texas roads can cost you.
   

• Judgments: Nov. 23-29, 2025 (news-journal.com) — Recent Gregg County civil court records include several cases involving Longview interests, from a tax evaluation dispute tied to a Longview property LLC to a collections suit by Longview Regional Medical Center. Residents can see which contract, injury, and medical malpractice cases were settled, dismissed, or ended in default judgments between Nov. 23 and 29.
   

• Three East Texas BBQ Spots Make Elite Texas List (radiotexaslive.com) — One of Texas Monthly’s Top 50 barbecue joints is right here in Longview, with Sunbird Barbecue on North High Street earning a coveted spot on the elite statewide list. The article explains how Texas Monthly’s tasters judged hundreds of BBQ spots and spotlights Sunbird’s pitmasters, smoking methods, and insider tips so you can plan your next local barbecue visit.
   

📸 Around Longview

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Longview

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Jingle & Mingle Junk Hat Party
  Hampton Inn & Suites Longview North, 3044 N Eastman Rd, Longview
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• HIGH SCHOOL: Panther Basketball Pleasant Grove Tournament -- V
  Spring Hill H S Longview, TX 75605

Sunday December 14

• *ADD DIY CANDLE* On the Nice List
  Painting with a Twist , 100 Tall Pines Ave Suite 5 , Longview
  3:00 pm
• Santas Slay
  Graystone Scream Park , 13481 Farm to Market 968 W , Longview
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• HIGH SCHOOL: Panther Basketball vs Pleasant Grove (Home) - 9/JV/V
  Spring Hill H S Longview, TX 75605
  5:00 pm
• HIGH SCHOOL: Lady Panther Basketball vs Gilmer (Home) -- V-5:00
  Spring Hill J H Longview, TX 75605
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• HIGH SCHOOL: Panther Basketball vs Athens (Home) - 9/JV/V
  Spring Hill H S Longview, TX 75605
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Choir Concert in Auditorium
  White Oak Middle White Oak, TX 75693
  6:00 pm
• Double Paint Points! Rustic Winter Workshop
  Painting with a Twist , 100 Tall Pines Ave Suite 5 , Longview
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Mini Christmas Dance Show Off
  White Oak H S White Oak, TX 75693
• Mr. Green Claus
  Painting with a Twist , 100 Tall Pines Ave Suite 5 , Longview
  7:00 pm
• *EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!* Holiday Twinkle
  Painting with a Twist , 100 Tall Pines Ave Suite 5 , Longview
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gateway Learning Academy invites you to come join us December 17th for Christmas Photos with The Grinch.
  Enjoy music, fun and snacks while taking memorial pictures. Book today before spots fill up. 903-702-5548 (Nextdoor Hinsley Park)
• Hello can someone recommend me an assistant who can transport me to and from work starting at the end of this month.
  Don't have transportation at that time. Someone who wouldn't charge me an arm or a leg every week. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Scenic Dr)

• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 38 in Longview. Apply here.
• HHM Hotels posted a job opening for Public Area Attendant in Longview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longview here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kilgore

• Girls Basketball: Kilgore, Overton score wins (kilgorenewsherald.com)
• Man accused in scuffle with Gregg County deputy arrested (kltv.com)
• Chemring : Annual Sustainability Report 2025 (marketscreener.com)

Gilmer

• Gilmer man sentenced to 18 months for firearms violations (ketk.com)
• Chapel Hill wins Grand Saline basketball tournament (tylerpaper.com)

Marshall

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-- The Patch AM Team

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