Good morning, Longview.

Longview resident Alvin White launched the MAKA movement to spread kindness and self-confidence at his office on Nealy Way.

In the coming months, his company will sell branded hats and shirts with a portion of proceeds benefiting local nonprofits.

Texas high school social studies lessons will receive final approval Friday from the State Board of Education.

The new curriculum, which revises history, government & geography courses and removes the sixth-grade world cultures course, will phase in during the 2030-31 school year as a conservative-led board adds a new member.

LeTourneau women's soccer will open their 2026 season tomorrow when they host Howard Payne at 5 p.m. at the Joyce Family Athletic Village in Longview—following a record turnaround last season with key award winners returning.

High school football poll results from (Tuesday, Sept.

1) showed Carthage led in Class 6A/5A/4A with 12 first‐place votes while Longview and Pleasant Grove trailed in the top five; in Class 3A/2A/TAPPS, Troup led with 13 votes and Jefferson received two.

Colton Croft earned Offensive Player honors after the Pirates won (52-40) over Gilmer last Thursday, while Quinton Strain received Defensive Player honors when the Wildcats defeated Cumby (54-6) last Friday; both teams will face tests on Friday.

Junior outside hitter N’Kheyli Johnson earned Player of the Week honors after the Lady Lobos posted an 8-1 record Tuesday against Pine Tree, contributing 75 kills, 38 digs, and 10 blocks as the team prepares for district play next week.

Kilgore College has moved its home football game to Saturday, Sept.

5 at 6 p.m. at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium because of extreme heat conditions (the kickoff was shifted from 3 p.m.). Fans must follow the stadium's clear bag policy.