Good morning, Longview.

Dozens of National Night Out parties hosted Tuesday brought community members and first responders together to show support for the city's recycling program as local leaders shared new guidelines.

The updated rules take effect Oct. 19 (city trash crews will change pick-up days for blue-lidded bins).

St. Mary’s Catholic Church and school will hold an autumn festival from Oct.

9 to 11 that combines Mass, prayer services, fellowship breakfast, games, and bounce houses in Longview. Chick-Fil-A and the Knights of Columbus will support the event (celebrating Our Lady of The Rosary) for all families.

Rev. Jay Jackson will retire from First Methodist Church after 32 years in ministry.

A farewell reception will be held Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Faith Center on Green — Whaley streets, marking his planned transition following decades of community outreach.

Longview ISD opened its Lobo Gaming and Digital Science Esports Arena at LEAD Academy on Monday.

The center, funded by a $3.25 million Department of Education grant, offers a K-12 pathway into game science and digital arts with student-led events.

Longview High School tennis team advanced to the area playoffs with a 10-6 win over Wylie on Tuesday.

Seniors Olivia Hardee, Cole Chamberlain and Erika Hayes led the team and it will face Mansfield at 10:30 a.m. today in Forney.

On Tuesday, the Pine Tree Lady Pirates defeated Henderson in a five-set match as Kylie Spurger passed 500 kills (with 14) and Bryleigh Mayhan surpassed 700 kills (with nine), marking significant career milestones.

LeTourneau men won the Energy Weldfab Tempest Intercollegiate on Tuesday at Tempest Golf Club with a 23-over score; the women finished third at the event.

Both teams will compete at the Sulphur Springs Invitational (Oct. 12-13) next.

Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway earned the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week after throwing for 306 yards with 4 touchdowns and a rushing score in a 55 to 19 win over Arizona State (the Willis High School graduate was recognized for his sportsmanship).