Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Bear Creek Smokehouse near Marshall is hosting its fourth annual BBQ & Balloon Festival on Sept.
5 (weather permitting). The free event runs 4 to 9:30 p.m. in the pasture at Bear Creek, 10857 Texas 154, and features 19 hot air balloons, barbecue, a concert, and tethered balloon rides.
💼 Business
LEDCO approved three incentive packages on Thursday for local manufacturing projects.
Quanta Services will renovate the former Trinity Tank Car site, WPC Services got a $100,000 grant to retain 43 jobs, and Robroy Industries will occupy a 110,000 sqft building at Longview Business Park to create 65 jobs.
🏈 Sports
High school football games kicked off Friday as West Rusk edged Tatum 37-34 and teams including Troup, Shelbyville, Groveton, and Overton recorded wins — the season opener showcased strong performances and close scores.
The Kilgore College Rangers scored 87-0 on Saturday at R.E.
St. John Memorial Stadium in Kilgore, with interception returns and special teams plays driving the win. They will play at home next Saturday against Trinity Valley Community College.
Carthage beat Henderson 49-10 on Friday at Lions Stadium to open the season, with junior Jacob Dixon throwing three touchdown passes.
The teams also honored veterans + first responders with a pregame meal before the game.
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