Good morning, Longview.

The Mount Pleasant-based Martha Laird Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution disbanded Saturday after members used chapter resources to support a separate advocacy group (Daughters Advocating for Restoration) calling for female-only membership.

The organization may face legal challenges as it debates its membership policy.

Longview’s Cultural District was awarded a state grant of $166,025 to boost Arts!Longview programming along Mobberly Avenue and upgrade South Ward Community Park (with plans for banners, box artwork, and a musical soundscape for children).

The improvements will roll out over the next year.

Local volleyball teams won several district matchups Tuesday, with Spring Hill, Hallsville, Marshall, Tatum, Beckville, Overton, Hughes Springs, and Bullard recording key victories against their opponents.

The games featured standout performances from star players — exciting highlights for fans in the region.

Longview senior quarterback Johnny Hamilton earned 6A Built Ford Tough Player of the Week honors after a week 7 win over Rockwall on Wednesday, Oct.

14 with 425 total yards and six touchdowns. The UTEP verbal pledge maintains a 3.9 GPA.

Carthage will face Spring Hill at 7 p.m. today at Panther Stadium on Spring Hill Road — the game will test Carthage's high-powered offense against a Spring Hill team known for its strong run game.

Calli Hoesterey earned her first career first-place finish as the LeTourneau golf team claimed its first title at the Sulphur Springs Invitational at Sulphur Springs Country Club Tuesday.

The volleyball team beat Belhaven 3-1 at Solheim last night and will face Hendrix Friday at 6:00 p.m.

Pine Tree celebrated its seniors before Tuesday’s volleyball match — the Lady Pirates won in four sets over Carthage, with seniors Carly Chadwick, Bryleigh Mayhan and Sydney Vasquez leading the win to push the record to 25-11 while Carthage dropped to 22-16.