Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Heart Gallery East Texas showcases teen Shangel's inspiring story to boost support for foster care adoption — the group invites community members to volunteer, donate, or adopt to assist over 100 youth facing slim chances at finding forever homes.
💼 Business
Komatsu plant is considering a $25M expansion (which may add 150 jobs) if a foreign trade zone change is approved near High Street and Mobberly Avenue.
Tilted Arcade will launch at Longview Mall, QuikTrip plans a station at McCann Road and Loop 281, and a local bank merger is underway.
📰 Economy
LEDCO has added data centers and superconductors to its strategic plan to attract technology investment and boost property tax revenue.
President Wayne Mansfield said modern, efficient projects could help keep younger talent in town if proper agreements are reached.
🏥 Health
City leaders are planning ways to fund the Greater Longview Optimal Wellness program as current grants expire in December 2026 and September 2027.
They aim to have state lawmakers allow billing insurance providers and to secure local healthcare contributions to keep the program that reduced costly ER visits going.
🏈 Sports
Local high school football games this week featured standout performances with Jacaiden Davis rushing for 277 yards and two touchdowns for Longview, and players from Pine Tree, Hallsville and other schools posting strong stats on offense + defense in close regional matchups.
Former Carthage standout Kash Courtney was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after helping Arkansas post 438 yards of offense without allowing a sack during their 31-21 win at Vanderbilt last Saturday.
The Week 9 football schedule features regional matchups starting Thursday, Oct.
22 with games including Longview at Tyler Legacy on Friday and additional contests on Saturday, Oct. 24 — many games are set with kickoff at 7 p.m.
LeTourneau volleyball swept Ozarks 3-0 on Senior Day as Nora Lockhart, Maddy Hirneise, and Kylee Marksberry led the YellowJackets with strong play.
The team will travel to Sherman on Friday at 3:30 p.m. to face Texas Lutheran.
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