Good morning, Longview.

Connect Longview, a city program turned 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has grown its volunteer base from 50 to nearly 500 since 2025 and will soon launch fundraising campaigns while partnering with local agencies to help homeowners with repairs and neighborhood beautification in Longview.

A new 100-suite Residence Inn by Marriott at 3661 Estes Parkway is set to open later this year as Palisades Hospitality develops the property and Longview-based Lodging Host Hotel Corp. (founded in 1984) manages it.

The hotel is designed for business and leisure travelers and will employ about 25 people.

The LeTourneau women's soccer team celebrated Senior Night with a record 7-0 win over Central Baptist at Joyce Family Athletic Village, as senior Chanel Kemball-Cook scored four goals and set program records; they will open SCAC play in Seguin on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

ET Football Week 6 lists games starting with Lufkin at New Caney on Thursday, Oct.

1 at 7 p.m. and Arlington Grace Prep at Grace Community on Friday, Oct. 2 + additional matchups are scheduled at 7:30 p.m.

The Longview High tennis team defeated Pleasant Grove 17-2 in a non-district match on Friday and will compete in District 10-6A on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Forney.

The No. 1 ranked Carthage Bulldogs beat No. 4 West Orange-Stark 23-7 on Friday in a state title rematch, led by strong play from their quarterback, while Union Hill posted a 45-point mercy win as E.J.

Mowery scored six touchdowns — both games highlighted high school football performances.