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LeTourneau women’s track and cross country athletes earned CSC Academic All-District honors announced Tuesday after setting records and meeting rigorous academic standards (3.50 GPA required).

Sophomore Peyton Chaney set a program record in the 10,000-meter event at the Carl Kight Invitational.

LeTourneau men’s track and cross country student-athletes, including Calvin Mason, were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, announced Tuesday.

The honor recognizes top academic achievement and athletic performance at LETU.

Texas public schools saw a change when the State Board of Education granted preliminary approval on Thursday morning for a social studies curriculum that shifts focus from diverse perspectives to Bible-based teachings, with final votes completed later and changes set to take effect in the 2030-31 school year if adopted.

NET Health presented its annual W.T.

'Doc' Ballard Award for Excellence in Public Health, naming Dr. Li-Yu Mitchell for her innovative programs and leadership during the COVID-19 crisis — a nod to her lasting impact on community health.

Kana Stuart, a 35-year-old Gladewater resident who suffered a rare stroke last July, is making steady recovery through rehabilitation.

A benefit event to help pay her medical bills will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Oilwell Club (1401 W. Cotton St.), offering live music, raffle and auction.

Trademark Property Group revealed plans Thursday to upgrade Longview Mall with new stores, restaurants (including a separate men’s Dillard’s) and facility improvements such as a redesigned children’s play area and enhanced branding that will transform the shopping center in the coming months.

Former Longview Lobo standout Cole Ramey made his Mid America League debut on Wednesday as he pitched five innings to lead the Piney Woods TimberHogs to a 15-5 win over the Beaumont Oil Barons at City Park (White Oak) with Brance Farrell scoring multiple RBIs.

On Thursday, June 26, the TimberHogs beat the Oil Barons 12-2 at City Park as Nate Hawkins struck out 11 and new catcher Drew Flores drove in a key run.

The team now begins a 12-game road trip.

State 7-on-7 tournament Day 1 results show Division 2 teams with Paris finishing 3-0 in Pool A and Graham leading Pool B, while Division 3 teams competed across eight pools with close scores.

Local athletes delivered strong plays today + final scores were released by organizers.

High School Football America released preseason rankings with Florida at 53 teams and Texas at 43, and East Texas teams (Longview and Carthage) were included on the bubble list.

The rankings cover 300 schools nationwide and were published Friday, June 26.

Longview Lobo quarterback Johnny Hamilton (nearly 3,000 yards and 27 touchdowns last season) verbally pledged to join UTEP.

He will start his senior season with a scrimmage on Aug. 21 and a season opener at Lufkin on Aug. 28.

Eagle 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon in Longview

5K, 10K, and 13.1M — Paul Boorman Trail Park — Registration required — Compete in a scenic race on Independence Day.

East Texas Comic Con Year 3

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Longview Exhibit Center — Tickets available soon — Celebrate fandom with special guests, vendors, panels, and cosplay.

Longview Kennel Club Dog Show

July 24-26 — Longview Kennel Club — Spectators welcome — Experience top-notch canine competition with the finest purebred Labrador Retrievers in a prestigious show.

Longview Kennel Club AKC Dog Show

8 AM - 5 PM — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Entry information not specified — Attend the All Breed Show showcasing the best dog breeds in the region.