Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Good morning, Longview.
Longview Community Foundation named new executive director Émile Cambry Jr. in March; he brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership and will work with local groups to build a community fund for charitable projects — the foundation already holds $40,000 in its Forever Fund.
Britt Davis will host two Texas wine events this month: Tuesday, Oct.
6 at 6:00 p.m. in Longview features a free tasting with local history, and Tuesday, Oct. 13 in Kilgore offers a three-course dinner and tour with registration & $25 (members) or $30 (nonmembers) fees.
High school students learned about college, trade, and vocational opportunities at the Longview College and Career Expo held Thursday at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center.
Recruiters from law enforcement to culinary arts offered free items—among other perks—and encouraged students to explore diverse post-graduation pathways.
The Kilgore Rangers face the Tyler Apaches at 3 p.m. today at R.E.
St. John Memorial Stadium; it will be their 135th meeting (67-65-2 in Kilgore’s favor) in a historic rivalry.
Fall arrived with cooler temperatures since Sept.
22, and local anglers are encouraged to try surface bass fishing in lily pad fields (tips include listening for bream popping and using heavy-duty rods and reels).
On Friday, Oct. 2, Kilgore used a strong fourth quarter to beat Jacksonville 42-24 at R.E.
St. John Memorial Stadium — the Bulldogs scored with key runs by Rayshaun Williams and Maddox Wright to seal the win.
Price Carlisle beat Hawkins 55-8 on Friday at Arrowhead Stadium in the Indians’ District 10-2A-I opener — Carlisle's defense limited Hawkins to 105 yards while homecoming festivities crowned Leslie DeLeon Homecoming Queen 2026.
ET Football Standings show Longview at 4-1 overall and 2-0 in district play with a 233-76 point spread.
All teams have open dates this Friday following last week’s results in a competitive high school football season.
LETU women’s basketball announces a 25-game season under first-year head coach Morgan Garrett and will open on Nov.
12 with a road game at Dallas Christian (their first away contest); the team is set for additional conference and non-conference contests through February.
ET Volleyball Leaders published a detailed report on player performance, listing stats for kills+assists, digs, blocks and aces as players met minimum thresholds in several categories.
The report draws on recent match data from various teams.
The Pine Tree Pirates defeated the Palestine Wildcats 42-10 Friday at Wildcat Stadium in a District 8-4A game, with Bosston Johnson and Colton Croft driving key plays.
The Pirates improved to 4-2 overall and will host ranked Lindale on Oct. 16.
On Thursday, the Sabine Lady Cardinals won 25-18, 25-17, 25-22 over Gladewater as Adyson Evans tallied 10 kills and Keeley McCann dished out 25 assists + teammates delivered strong support.
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