Good morning, Longview.

Pastor Andro Branch from Our Father’s House of Faith Ministries in Lufkin has been elevated to serve as District Elder for East Texas in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World and will be confirmed on Friday at the Texas State Council meeting in San Antonio—he will oversee four churches in the local area. Branch, who served as program director for six years and has held many community roles, said he is honored to guide local congregations in their faith.

Ellie Bee’s Boutique in Longview will close in Spring 2026 after 15 years of service and will stop selling gift cards as of today.

The store remains open for the holiday season with its Christmas sale, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday events — its return policy stays unchanged.

On Tuesday, Pine Tree Middle School students learned about healthy eating and managing emotions when Miss Texas Sadie Schiermeyer spoke in the school cafeteria—she shared her personal journey with an eating disorder and encouraged a balanced lifestyle.

Longview will add a 2000-square-foot pavilion next to the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center to offer more event options—this project will connect to the Eitelman Conference Room and outdoor areas for weddings and gatherings.

The city awarded a $284,859 contract to Casey Slone Construction using hotel occupancy tax funds, and construction will take about three months.

On Tuesday, September 30, leaders of six Longview-area nonprofit groups received part of a $300K award from Christus Health for programs that improve health, such as fighting chronic disease and supporting mental health.

The funds from the Christus Community Impact Fund went to groups working on projects like family pathways and raised garden beds — with each organization’s grant amount not disclosed.

West Rusk senior Kimora Pryor was named East Texas Volleyball Player of the Week by the Longview News-Journal after strong wins over White Oak and Sabine; she recorded 64 assists and added kills, blocks and digs to help her team improve its record—boosting their district play.

On Tuesday, the Spring Hill Lady Panthers beat rival Pine Tree by winning 25-8, 25-21 and 27-25 at Panther Gymnasium as Elizabeth Corbitt reached 1,000 kills with 15 kills in the match.

The team improved to 29-6 overall and 7-0 in district play and will face Pine Tree again on Oct. 24.

Elysian Fields' Brandon Nunu Kennedy and Gladewater’s Mason Budro earned top weekly football honors from the Longview News-Journal for helping their teams secure district wins—Kennedy threw, ran, and returned kicks while Budro recorded 16 tackles in a comeback win.

In Tuesday's district volleyball matchups, Rockwall-Heath swept the Longview Lady Lobos and wins were earned by teams including Marshall, Kilgore, Tatum, White Oak, New Diana, Hughes Springs, Troup, Beckville, Harmony, Harleton and Bullard.

Key players posted high numbers in kills, digs and assists in contests across several districts—showing a day of strong and competitive play.

A bEASTTexas Fabulous 15 poll published Tuesday showed Carthage finished 4-0 and Longview ended 2-2 after local sports reporters cast votes on team records.

The poll also ranked other teams—such as Kilgore, Lindale and Texas High—based on their recent game outcomes.

Kilgore beat Chapel Hill 3-1 Tuesday in District 16-4A play.

Elle Litchenburg led with 28 assists + other players contributed to snap a four-game district losing streak.

In week 5 football games, top players stood out as Kilgore’s Kayson Brooks threw for 203 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Pine Tree and West Rusk’s Judson Dotson passed for 205 yards and three touchdowns in a 62—13 win — while players from Tatum, Henderson and others made key plays, helping their teams succeed.

#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.