September Rodeo canceled in Longview

LONGVIEW — The PRCA Rodeo, scheduled for September, in Longview has been canceled. The Longview Greggton Rotary Club announced the decision on Wednesday, citing safety concerns related to COVID-19, as the cause for the termination. The rodeo was originally scheduled for April, but pushed the date back due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The Rodeo was set to Celebrate it’s 30th year in 2020.

“The rodeo committee would like to thank all sponsors and community members for the annual support,” said Colt Edwards, 2020 Rodeo Chairman, in a press release. “The need to support local non-profits has only increased as a result of the pandemic. Longview Greggton Rotary Charities Inc., the 501(c)3 that operates the rodeo will continue accepting donations that will be used to further support such groups as Hwy 80 Mission and Newgate Mission.” Donation checks can be sent to P.O. Box 1166, Longview, TX 75606.