Good morning, Longview.

Longview’s new Sprouts Farmers Market will open Oct 31 at 2547 Judson Road and host in-person hiring events at Hilton Garden Inn Sept 23 and 24 for 82 positions.

Conaway Homes has begun clearing land at Toler Road and Jahan Trail for 40 new homes, and Enprotech will open a field service office at 235 Lone Star Parkway on Sept 30—adding jobs and services to the area.

G. Floyd has attended many local government meetings including City Council, ISD board, and county commissions for the past 15 years and thinks more residents should join to help guide decisions.

He believes that sharing views strengthens our community—every voice counts in shaping what happens in Longview.

Kilgore-based Sana Mente Aliados will host a Spanish-speaking mental health workshop today from 10 a.m. to noon to teach local community members how to seek counseling services.

A community member will share personal experiences with counseling to help those needing support.

On Thursday night at Lowrance Field, the Yellowjackets won 39-14 over Hawkins in the District 10-2A opener—as Nunu Kennedy ran 236 yards with three touchdowns and Alex Simmons added a touchdown and a 64 yard fumble return—to secure the win.

On Friday, North Forney rallied from a set down to win 3-1 over the Longview Lady Lobos in District 10-6A play—other contests showed Spring Hill, Pine Tree, Henderson, and additional teams earning wins in competitive matches.

Standout players included Triniti Jackson with 18 kills and Carly Chadwick with 35 assists, adding to a busy day of volleyball action.

Carthage beat Chapel Hill 56-34 at Bulldog Stadium on Friday as senior running backs KJ Edwards and Benny Smith carried the ball 33 times for 310 yards and five touchdowns—despite the team losing key players to injury.

Coach Surratt said the strong second half set the stage for a lighter schedule with games against Jasper and San Benito coming up.

Archery season will start on Sept.

27 and local hunters are checking their bows and practicing at 25 to 35 yard ranges for better aim and safety. Experts advise that a visit to a local shop in Carthage to inspect gear can help get ready for the hunt.

At Roughneck Stadium on Friday, the White Oak Roughnecks defeated the Queen City Bulldogs by a margin of 69 to 6 with a quick offense and strong defense.

The win moved their record to four wins and zero losses, and they will host Atlanta in their next game.

On Friday, the Pine Tree Pirates beat the Hallsville Bobcats by a score of 28 to 21 in overtime with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Colton Croft to Bosston Johnson (which secured the win).

The Pirates improved to a 2-2 record and will play next at Kilgore while the Bobcats remain 0-4.

Multiple football games were played Thursday as Henderson delivered a 56-7 rout over Gainesville with standout plays from Vince Howard and Jesstin Starling—Beckville crushed Harleton 30-6 with strong defense and efficient quarterback Braxton Bullock.

Waskom won 54-21 over Union Grove and Overton beat Maud 49-22 with decisive scoring drives.

Kilgore beat Pleasant Grove 18—6 on Friday night at Hawks Stadium before district play.

Eddie Jimenez kicked three field goals and Rayshaun Williams ran for 100 yards as Kilgore's strong defense held Pleasant Grove to five first downs.

Neal McCoy Concert

7 PM - 1 AM — Belcher Center — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy a night of country tunes with Neal McCoy in Longview.

#TheNinaEffect 5k & Fundraiser

3-5 p.m. — 20148 FM 449, Longview, TX — Registration Fees — Participate in a 5K nature trail run and dog walk to support community pets through essential funding.

Monster Truck Wars

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Longview Rodeo Arena — Tickets starting at $80 — Experience the thrill of massive trucks battling it out in an unforgettable showdown.

"Pink Heals" for Breast Cancer

Honoring all breast cancer survivors with a pink rose presentation and opportunity to sign your name on the Pink Heals Firetruck. From 11:00-1:00 with a light lunch served at noon, Women's Health Boutique, 605 N Sixth St, Longview, call 903-758-9904 for reservations.

Ruthie Foster Live Performance

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Longview Museum of Fine Arts — Tickets required — Experience the eclectic and vibrant musical journey of Ruthie Foster in an intimate setting.