Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Longview.
ETX View's September/October Business and Legacy Issue is available now — it features stories on longtime local businesses like Tyler Pipe, East Texas Burger Co. and Horaney’s along with articles on Oak Hill Automotive, First Monday Trade Days, and Tyler Junior College's 100-year milestone.
ArtsView Children’s Theatre will host its fourth annual 24 Hour Musical at 7 p.m. today in Kilgore at Dodson Auditorium (817 Nolen St.) where local performers receive roles just 24 hours before the show, and tickets cost $25 each with limited availability.
Kilgore College unveiled the 'Remembering 9/11: Reflections and Conversations' memorial at the Randolph C.
Watson library on Aug. 31 to honor victims and survivors, and the exhibition featuring artifacts and personal reflections is open to the public through Sept. 18.
Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt said during the Longview 20/20 Forum at Pinecrest Country Club that a new groundwater conservation district will regulate commercial wells to protect the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer for future water supply.
State lawmakers will consider the proposal when the legislative session begins in January.
Judge Forrest Phifer will present on mental health and magistration at the ETCADA conference in Longview on Nov.
4. He draws on over 30 years of legal and public service experience to guide discussions on the role of courts when mental health concerns and law intersect.
The Arp Tigers won 61-27 over Garrison last Thursday at Bill Herrington Tiger Stadium after a strong start and explosive fourth quarter.
Coach Wes Schminkey said the team fought through early setbacks, and Garrison will host DeKalb next week while Arp travels to White Oak.
LeTourneau men's soccer team earned a 2-1 win over Howard Payne at the Joyce Family Athletic Village on Thursday night as Marcos Gonzalez scored the game-winning goal, and they will host Schreiner at 11:00 a.m. today.
Kilgore will face Trinity Valley at 6 p.m. today at R.E.
St. John Memorial Stadium in Kilgore. The game marks the 110th meeting as Kilgore leads their longstanding rivalry with a record of 55 wins, 51 losses, and 3 ties.
Thursday varsity football saw the Tatum Eagles defeat the Daingerfield Tigers 35-18 at Mickey Mayne Tiger Stadium (Tatum now 1-1) while the Timpson Bears rallied for a 40-34 win over Grace Community.
Local JV teams posted wins as well.
LeTourneau cross country starts its season today with the UT Tyler Invitational in Tyler.
Coach Kevin Gideon leads the YellowJackets as they prepare for meets in Sept. and Oct.
Chris Smith Outdoors will launch the early Canada Goose Season on Saturday, Sept.
12 until Sept. 27 with a daily bag limit of five birds and a possession limit of 15 — hunters are advised to use insect repellent and bring water for themselves and pets.
Trinidad beat Trinity School of Texas Titans (52-34) in a six man football contest on Thursday, Sept.
3. The win showed Trinidad's strong play as the season goes on.
The Jefferson Bulldogs defeated the Spring Hill Panthers 61-7 on Friday at W.F.
Lockett Stadium. The win boosts Jefferson to 2-0 on the season while Spring Hill falls to 1-1, with standout efforts by Jacoby Morrow and Chance Washington.
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