Good morning, Longview.

Longview school districts earned As and Bs in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 report; Spring Hill ISD received an overall A while Longview and Pine Tree ISDs scored Bs (district leaders noted the ratings reflect steady progress under Elevate 2030).

Kilgore College thanked Dr. Courtney G.

Pruitt for her leadership at Ranger Athletics as she will conclude her tenure on Aug. 26 — her guidance led to championships and academic honors while she broke new ground as the first Black woman in the role.

Longview ISD opened its doors Monday at Ware Elementary as the 2026-27 school year began; Kilgore College football players & district staff welcomed students while teachers wore matching shirts from Superintendent Dr. Marla Sheppard to show their commitment.

Reel Road reopened to two-way traffic on Tuesday, Aug.

18 after a year-long construction project. Drivers can now travel west from Gilmer Road and access Pine Tree Road (caution is advised as work continues).

The Hallsville Ladycats won a 3-1 non-district volleyball match over the Lady Lobos yesterday at Lobo Coliseum, continuing momentum from their recent Garland tournament championship.

Both teams will compete in tournaments this weekend.

Brenden Reese (the former Longview High product) at UNT has embraced his rising role under new coach Neal Brown as he prepares to play linebacker and lead his team this fall.

The Lobos open their season on Friday, Aug. 28.