Good morning, Longview.

Data from Feeding America released Tuesday shows that child food insecurity increased across East Texas, with 83,090 children affected last year—nearly 3,000 more than 2023.

Programs such as Summer Feeding and BackPack are working to help families facing rising food costs across Gregg, Marion and surrounding counties.

Barrel racer Martha Josey received a federal patent for her Josey Gold Buckle Saddle that displays belt buckles.

She and co-inventors Cindy Durham and Gary Arthur worked with Circle Y to design the saddle, which is now available for custom order through her ranch store.

LeTourneau men’s soccer released its 2026 schedule with 17 matches planned, nine in SCAC play and eight at the Joyce Family Athletic Village.

The team will open at home against Howard Payne on Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and later meet in a November tournament (Round Rock).

At Wood Hollow Senior Scramble on Tuesday, the team of Larry Lancaster, Daniel Zapata, Angus Pool, Wayne Hoskins and J.R.

Barnes won a scorecard playoff with a 13-under finish among 45 players and nine teams.

Longview High coach John King spoke at the 20th Annual East Texas Kickoff Luncheon Tuesday at W.T.

Brookshire Conference Center, sharing football insights and passion for rivalries after recovering from mouth cancer. He will return to coach the Lobos when they face Lufkin Aug. 28 at Abe Martin Stadium.

Frankston's junior pitcher Lucas Bizzell earned first-team honors on the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association Class 2A All-State Baseball Team by finishing 10-1 with a 0.65 ERA, as announced from Bryan.

Carthage + Troup top the bEASTTexas Fabulous 15 preseason poll for 2026 following strong 2025 seasons; Carthage earned 11 first-place votes for a 16-0 record while Troup received nine in the 3A/2A/TAPPS class.

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