Good morning, Longview.

Longview Regional Medical Center (LRMC) named RN Rob Terry Jr. its new chief nursing officer, Sherwood Wealth Partners confirmed Cheyenne Summers earned her Certified Kingdom Advisor designation, and VeraBank, Eastman Chemical and Christus Health Mount Pleasant each received high-profile recognitions. The announcements highlight ongoing growth and quality improvements among local businesses.

Night Winds—a long-discussed sculpture in Longview—is undergoing restoration at Kilgore after its removal from Trinity School's pecan grove.

Plans call for it to be relocated to the arboretum, where a commission will balance John Daniel’s original vision with the work’s evolving history.

The fourteenth annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List naming top Texas offensive players was announced Tuesday, Aug.

25; semifinalists will be chosen in November and the winner recognized at a banquet in Tyler on Jan. 27. East Texas players Aeryn Hampton and Hunter Tipton are listed.

Tuesday's volleyball roundups saw Hallsville, Marshall, Central Heights and other East Texas teams secure wins with standout performances, including 44 assists from Tailor Benson and 48 assists from Chatman.

The competitive matches took place at regional high schools and highlighted the strength of local players + teams across multiple events.

Freshman Maddie Thornton earned Player of the Week honors for matches played Aug.

17-22 after helping the Tatum Lady Eagles secure a tournament title in Lufkin & posted impressive numbers with 86 kills, 72 digs, 10 aces, and five blocks.

The Longview Lady Lobos swept Spring Hill at Panther Gymnasium on Tuesday, Aug.

25. N’Keyli Johnson led with 13 kills while Addison Pegues and Alyssa Grissom each added 10 kills (25-21, 25-8, 25-23), extending their record to 13-3 and a seven-game win streak.