Good morning, Longview.

The Longview Arboretum welcomes fall with a plant sale on Sept.

27 that opens at 9 a.m.—local gardeners can pick up plants and treats while enjoying festive seasonal tips. The Arboretum will also host a fall concert series every Thursday in October featuring bluegrass, local bands, and a special Halloween show.

The city said it will install culverts to stop flooding at 1709 Wellington Lane using a $200,000 allocation, but contracts will be finalized after Oct.

1 when the new budget begins.

At the Longview Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Workforce event last Wednesday, local schools and businesses showed programs that help students learn job skills, and U.S.Rep. Nathaniel Moran explained his plans in Congress to offer tax credits for apprenticeship programs and use Pell Grants for course funding. Moran also described a bill to use tariff money to cut national debt — steps meant to build a stronger skilled workforce in the area.

Today at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium, Pine Tree with a 2-2 record will face Kilgore holding a 3-1 record at 7:30 p.m.—Coach Jason Bachman leads Pine Tree while Clint Fuller coaches Kilgore in a key district play following last week’s games.

On Tuesday, Kilgore College beat Nelson University 9-4 in a college softball game where Mary Newville had five hits and drove in three runs while Jasmine Gallegos added three hits and an RBI.

The Rangers used six pitchers, with Baylee Smith earning the win, and the team is set to visit Grambling on Thursday.

Football previews show many teams playing on Friday with games starting at 7 p.m.—the article lists matchups, team records, and key player stats for a range of contests from Texas High to Brenham and others.

Fans can use this guide to follow the important details of each battle across local stadiums.

Mount Enterprise senior Kaegan Ash earned Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Players of the Week honor after scoring 54 of his team’s 62 points in a 62-57 win over Shelbyville on September 25.

He made key plays on offense, defense and special teams to help keep his team unbeaten in an East Texas showdown — and he is nearing 1,000 rushing yards for the season.

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.

Longview Gridiron Blitz Sale

9:30 AM – 11:59 PM — Alliance Auto Auction Longview — Free entry — Score big with great deals on cars and Cowboys-themed giveaways.

Glen Templeton Live

9-11 p.m. — Reo Stage — $20-$40 — Glen Templeton brings his country music vibes to Longview with special guest REO.