Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Paula Martin Jones Pool reopens today at the Recreation Center (515 W.
Avalon Ave.) with daily swim hours from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on weekdays and will soon add water aerobics classes with two instructors.
Greater Longview United Way launched its 'United We Rise' campaign Tuesday, Sept.
29, setting a goal of raising $1 million to support local programs such as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library expansion into Upshur County. Dr. Evan Dolive urged community partners to contribute through donations or volunteer work.
🌲 Environment
Rain is expected today with Longview receiving 1 to 3 inches that may cause flash flooding as dry soils speed runoff plus isolated thunderstorms and damaging winds could occur.
Forecasters say rain chances remain high through the weekend.
🏛️ Government
The EPA rolled back rules that required the Martin Lake coal-fired power plant near Tatum to reduce pollution — a change announced Sept.
14 in Houston that allows the plant to operate without costly upgrades while officials say it will help lower energy costs.
🏈 Sports
The LeTourneau men’s basketball team released a 25-game schedule for the 2026-27 season.
The season opens at home on Nov. 6 against McMurry at Solheim Arena and includes games in Belton and Jackson with free home admissions and online streaming.
At Pine Tree, coach Kaitlyn Orren reached her 100th win as the Lady Pirates swept Chapel Hill 25-14, 25-23, 25-14 to remain unbeaten in district play.
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