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Residents seeking to reduce junk mail are advised by Answer Line to register for the DMAchoice mail suppression service — costing $8 online or $9 by mail — though it will not stop mail from companies with an existing relationship.

Airgas’ Longview cylinder gas fill plant was named the 2026 National Cylinder Fill Plant of the Year after receiving a 3-foot-tall golden cylinder trophy (presented by senior leaders) and proving its high safety and efficiency among over 400 facilities.

Students at Kilgore College and four other community colleges already can use Workforce Pell grants for eight-week training in high-demand fields like electrical power linemen and HVAC tech — Gov. Greg Abbott said he expects the programs to expand.

The Tatum Lady Eagles increased their district wins to 111 straight last week while Greenwood and Chatman earned East Texas Volleyball Player of the Week honors, and the team (36-4) will host Tyler HEAT Tuesday before facing West Rusk Friday.

Jacaiden Davis earned Offensive Player of the Week honors for rushing 277 yards and scoring two touchdowns in a 48-27 win over Rockwall-Heath on Tuesday, and his team will visit Tyler Legacy on Friday.

Pittsburg’s Tamar Palmer and West Rusk’s Gunner Harp earned Defensive awards—boosting East Texas football.

The UIL Legislative Council approved changes for athletics, including a 35-second basketball shot clock for 6A+5A schools starting in 2028-29 and a pilot program for girls flag football no sooner than then; the proposals now move to Texas Commissioner of Education for final approval.

Nine high school football teams remain undefeated heading into Week 9; Longview, ranked No. 3 with a 6-1 record, faces Tyler Legacy this week while teams from Carthage, Lindale, Athens, and Canton keep their perfect streaks.

The Spring Hill Lady Panthers celebrated Senior Night with a sweep over the Gilmer Lady Buckeyes 25-11, 25-15, 25-9, improving their record to 10-1.

They will visit Kilgore Friday to finish the regular season and then open playoffs with a match at Tyler High School on Oct. 29.