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Week in Photos: June 25 - July 2

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Kaeli Sartain eats watermelon to compete in a watermelon seed spitting contest on Thursday June 25, 2009 at Kids Kountry Day Care.

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July Fourth

Check out our photos from the events celebrating July 4, 2009.

Photography contest

See photo from the 27th annual Texas Bank and Trust photography contest.

5K walk

People hit the Pine Tree High School track for Weight Watchers' 5K walk.

Camp 911

Henderson youth learn to handle emergency situations at Camp 911.

U-Make It, U-Sail It

Homebuilt boats compete in the Longview Yacht Club's U-Make It, U-Sail It. See the photos.

Juneteenth

This year's Juneteenth celebration included a parade and plenty of kids' activities. See the photos.

Buggin' out

Jungle Jim Klinger brought his Bugs of the World to East Texas on Wednesday.

Backyard wrestling

Check out photos from Backyard Craziness who hold backyard wrestling events.

Round-Up Rodeo

Photos from the Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo.

Endurance race

The Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association endurance race at Oak Hill Raceway.

Being Me

News-Journal video series about the people in our community, telling their stories.
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No Luggage Required: Trip 2

Reporter Wes Ferguson and Web Editor Scott Brunner eat hot links and hear some Bluegrass during a day trip from Gilmer to Lone Star.
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No Luggage Required: Trip 1

Take a trip on Caddo Lake with Reporter Wes Ferguson and Web Editor Scott Brunner.
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Backyard Craziness

Co-founder/wrestler Wayne Williams discusses how they got started and performs in a battle royal match.
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Caddo Lake water wars

Groups are fighting an invasive weed on Caddo Lake to keep waterways clear for tourism.
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Homeless camp

News-Journal Web Editor Scott Brunner takes you into a homeless camp in Longview.
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Monday night ride

Take a ride with Longview Bicycle Club members through the outskirts of Longview.
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Tax Day Tea Party

The Tax Day Tea Party, Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the Gregg County Courthouse.
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Ramada Inn fire

Video of the fire at the Ramada Inn on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Longview.
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Dalton Days

Re-enactors give us a preview to part of 2009 Dalton Days while starting a shootout in downtown Longview.
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Rube Goldberg

LeTourneau University students make simple tasks difficult at the 2009 Rube Goldberg competition.
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Barnwell Mountain

Get your tires dirty off-roading at Barnwell Mountain north of Gilmer.
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Flying on a B-17

Take a ride on a World War II-era B-17 in the Wings of Freedom Tour of vintage aircraft.
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Vintage aircraft

The Wings of Freedom Tour brings vintage aircraft to East Texas.
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Brown Bag Lunch

Logan Arnold entertained a crowd of about 60 Friday as the 2009 Brown Bag Lunch Series began on the first day of spring.
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NCAAs: a little help

Gabriel D. Brooks and Rick Kretzschmar give their insight on the men's NCAA brackets.
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Chris Stuckey

A four-wheeler wreck cost him use of most of his body. He is now the color commentator for LeTourneau home basketball games.
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House that music built

The Brown-Birdsong House in Longview served as home to Gregg County religious and musical pioneers.
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Caddo Legacy

Nelson Cowles talks about the Caddo Indians and making artifacts at the Caddo Legacy Museum.
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Charles Newhouse

Local educator Charles Newhouse talks about race, Longview and the inauguration.
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A land legacy

Adron Justiss, 95, still works his ranch in Morris County and has no intention of stopping. Hear his story.
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Year in Photos

From highs to lows, revisit the past year through the work of News-Journal photographers.
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Christmas at a Glance

The people of East Texas have been letting us know it's Christmas time with their decorations.
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Teen motherhood

Cherelle Sparkman discusses some of the hardships and joys of being a mother.
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Compline worship

See a Compline service with conductor Bill Bane at the Trinity Episcopal Church.
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Patel Volleyball

Vinod Patel explains their weekly volleyball game that takes place every Wednesday.
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Store robbery

Surveillance footage of a suspect in a Food Fast store robbery on Gilmer Road in Longview.
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Lineman rodeo

Electric Power Technology Program students at Kilgore College compete in a lineman rodeo.
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Fun fly

Video of the Toys for Tots model airplane flight fundraiser.
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Election Day voters

Longview News-Journal camera crews talk to Gregg County voters about casting their votes.
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Planet Funk's "Crunch"

Planet Funk gives a demonstration of their Halloween performance, "Crunch."
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Triggerfest: Before the Throne

See one of the bands set to perform in Triggerfest practice and hear about their band.

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SPORTS PHOTOS

Dixie Baseball

Check out photos from the 2009 Dixie Boys baseball games.

Basketball camp

Longview native and former NBA player David Wesley, holds his annual basketball camp.

Carthage finals

The Carthage Bulldogs brought home the 3A State Championship. See the Photos

Carthage semifinal

Carthage defeated Andrews to head to the state final.

White Oak semifinal

White Oak's state semifinal saw a defeat to Holliday in Austin.

Overton semifinal

Overton suffered a loss to Miles in their state semifinal game.

Spring practice

The Lobos began running drills May 4 at the Longview High School practice field. See the photos.

Soccer Tournament

Rain couldn't stop the kids at The Mike Mendicello Soccer Tournament at Lear Park. See the photos.

Big Bass Bonanza

Anglers were hooked at KYKX Big Bass Bonanza at Lake O' the Pines. See the photos.

PRCA Rodeo

Check out photos of the Longview PRCA Rodeo from April 18.

NASCAR Samsung 500

See photos from the race at Texas Motor Speedway where Jeff Gordon ended the longest winless streak of his career.

Kilgore College basketball

News-Journal photographers captured the action this basketball season at Kilgore College. See the photos.

Youth basketball

East Texas youth hit the court on Saturday for some basketball. See the photos.

Cotton Bowl

Photos from the 73rd AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas on Friday.

Carthage Finals

Carthage brings home their first state championship in Friday's historic game.

Daingerfield Finals

Check out photos from Daingerfield's victorious state final game over Cisco.

Lobo Finals

It was an emotional night for the Longview Lobos at the state final. See the photos.


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