Good morning, Longview.

High temperatures are straining local shelters as several organizations call for donations of bottled water, canned vegetables and cleaning supplies.

Donations can be dropped off at Hiway 80 Rescue Mission at 3117 W Marshall Ave + Newgate Mission at 207 S. Mobberly Ave, among other sites.

Buckner Longview and First Baptist Church Longview will distribute free backpacks, school supplies and shoes to 2,000 children on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 212 E.

South St (parents must show a government ID and proof of school enrollment).

Local public safety director Stephanie Heffner explained that mobile 911 calls use nearby cell towers, GPS, and Wi-Fi to pinpoint callers and route the call to Longview’s dispatch center.

A FCC rule in effect since 2024 gives a 90% chance of locating callers within 165 meters, and texts are also accepted.

The American Red Cross urges donors as blood supplies hit a four-year summer low.

In Tyler, a drive runs today at the chapter office while additional drives are scheduled for Aug. 1 and Aug. 21, and Carter BloodCare will host an event on Aug. 14 in Longview.

The 19th annual East Texas High School Football Preseason Dream Team was announced today with Lawson Tubb earning defensive MVP honors and Kavian Bryant receiving offensive MVP honors — players were selected from local news outlets including Longview, Tyler, and Marshall.

Ninja 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

8:00 a.m. — Paul Boorman Trail Park — Registration required — Sprint through scenic trails in a race designed for all fitness levels.