Good morning, Longview.

Shivers Natural Snow’s all-natural treat, ShiverSticks, will be featured at the state fair on Friday as the business, born during the COVID-19 pandemic, gains buzz from local and national supporters while operating from its trailer at 166 FM 2751.

Alan Wylie, a native of East Texas, recounted his work on NASA’s Apollo flights and shuttle missions at the Henderson Rotary Club on Thursday, Sept.

18, noting how precise navigation guided historic launches + he shared personal memories of the risks and rewards of space travel.

Jacob Platner, a senior at Hallsville High School, was named the region's only National Merit Scholarship semifinalist on Monday, Sept.

21. He said his passion for physics inspires him to pursue a research career and attend college in a bigger city.

Gov. Greg Abbott named a 13-member working group of Texas education officials to design three-year bachelor’s degrees at public universities.

The team will propose accelerated programs to lower college costs and meet workforce needs by year’s end.

Hallsville officials fixed a break in the water supply line early Monday after warning residents to conserve water; ISD classes were canceled out of caution, and the city is refilling its tanks — promising full service soon.

Shane Gunby of Diana uses a custom wheelchair built by Box Wheelchairs to navigate Longview’s Boorman Trail after losing his leg in an accident.

He now competes in local runs and works with a prosthetic doctor to improve his mobility, proving that change can bring new hope.

LeTourneau’s women’s cross country team finished fifth on Friday at the Lois Davis Invitational in Magnolia, Ark as Sophie Pyle led with a season-best 5k time and all runners set personal records (they will race on Oct.

3 at the Chile Pepper Festival).

ETBU defeated Centenary for a 46-14 win on Family Weekend Monday, Sept.21 after scoring 34 unanswered points in the second half.

The Tigers will host Texas Lutheran University on Saturday, Sept.26 at 1:00 p.m.

Local primetime games saw strong performances as Longview's Jacaiden Davis, after switching to quarterback, recorded 196 rushing yards (4 TDs) while athletes from nearby towns delivered key plays to drive exciting wins.