Good morning, Longview.

Christus Health awarded five local nonprofits $300K in grants during Thursday's Blessing of The Hands ceremony in Longview + the funds support programs addressing food insecurity, health care access, and housing challenges.

Downtown Live concerts return at Heritage Plaza after Ryan Dougherty's kickoff performance last Friday; the free event features food trucks and vendors, and upcoming concerts, starting with Randall Armstrong Band on Sept.

11, promise more local live music.

During Saturday's SWJCFC opener at R.

E. St. John Memorial Stadium, the Cardinals clinched a 22-17 win over the Kilgore College Rangers after Trinity Valley made a decisive defensive stop — the 110th meeting between the rivals. Turnovers and steady rain slowed both teams' offenses.

The Pittsburg Pirates held on for a 52-41 win over the Gladewater Bears on Friday at Jack v.

Murphy-Bear Stadium. A late interception return and timely touchdown runs sealed the victory, boosting the Pirates to a 2-0 season while Gladewater fell to 1-1.

In a close game Friday at Eagle Stadium, Lindale edged Whitehouse 46-42 when Hank Thurman scored the go-ahead touchdown with 2:15 left.

Lindale (2-0) will face Van next week while the Wildcats host Sulphur Springs.

Local high school football teams clashed in week 2 games featuring dynamic plays and standout performances, including Gilmer’s powerful ground attack and Troup’s impressive passing.

Results from numerous matchups were decided by key rushes, interceptions & touchdowns, fueling local pride for competitive play.