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The Elysian Fields community hosted a charity game with staff & alumni to honor coach Lexi Commander, who is undergoing colon cancer treatment.

Former players and current staff gathered on the field with games and fundraisers to show strong support for her recovery.

City officials unanimously accepted the donation of the historic Temple Emanu-El property on Eden Drive, agreeing to tear down the 5-acre building (demolition cost under $100K) and later convert the site into a park called Emanu-El Park once funds and an environmental assessment are secured.

Longview’s Theatre Longview presents a Texas-sized rendition of Oklahoma! at the Community Center, featuring a 7:30 p.m. show today and additional performances on Aug.

2, 7, 8, and 9. The two-hour musical stars Tyler Lohr and Sariyah Greenwood (celebrating America’s 250th anniversary) with singing, dancing and vibrant local talent.

On Friday, July 31 at the local VA clinic, Department of Veterans Affairs leaders met with military veterans to reaffirm their commitment to quality care and helped answer questions about enrollment and wait times (staff stressed ongoing improvements to serve veterans better).

The Longview Lobo varsity tennis team opened its fall season with a 14-5 win over Lindale on Friday, July 31, at its home courts — strong performances in boys, girls and mixed doubles set a promising tone for the season.

Spring Hill’s Mason Barnes and Gilmer’s Ryder Lange earned third-team Class 4A all-state honors in the 2026 season while Bullard’s Ty Rigsby made first team and Pleasant Grove’s Hunter Rose was named Player of the Year under Coach Riley Fincher.

CHRISTUS Health held its fifth annual Fall Sports Media Day at its new Athletic Performance Center where 19 schools showcased student-athletes' media skills on Thursday.

CHRISTUS said the event will help prepare young players for future media exposure as they progress in their sports careers.

At Eagles Bluff Country Club on Thursday, SWJCFC coaches and media polls rank defending champion Tyler first and Trinity Valley second as they prepare for the season.

The polls gave mixed votes for six other teams (including league newcomer Snow) in the annual Media Day ranking.