Good morning, Longview.

East Texas veteran Bill Parrymore returned home Wednesday night after a three-day, all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. organized by Brookshire's Heroes Flight — the tour featured visits to historic monuments including the Capitol and World War II Memorial, and families warmly greeted the returning veterans at East Texas Regional Airport.

Green Street Monster Fest will take place on Saturday under the namesake railroad bridge starting at noon until 8:45 p.m.; tickets cost $40 online+VIP access is available.

The event will feature bands ranging from red dirt country to punk rock and is expected to draw around 1,000 people.

Superintendent Penny Fleet said that two non-credible threatening phone calls led to lockdowns at junior + high school campuses and prompted increased law enforcement presence to secure them.

The district is working with police and urging community members to report any safety concerns.

At Pine Tree ISD, Superintendent Steve Clugston will move to an emeritus role as Deputy Superintendent Jonathan Eggerman becomes acting superintendent — the transition is expected to last six to 12 months as the district prepares to name a new leader next year.

Leverett’s Chapel ISD added two activity vans for transporting students to events yesterday—an alternative to school buses that also showcases school pride.

Superintendent Matt Everett credited the Board, business manager Jennifer Williams, and Administrative Assistant Bridgette Hughes for the design work with local partners.

LeTourneau's Trey Cates was named Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Golfer of the Week after a strong showing at the Golfweek October Classic, finishing tied for sixth with a 1-under, 212 score that helped his team jump to No. 30 in national rankings.

Sixty years after a championship season, members of the 1966 Kilgore College Rangers football team will reunite to honor their national title.

The event is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 in the Holiday Inn Express lobby (3308 U.S. Highway 259 North in Kilgore).

Longview football holds a 6-1 record in District 10-6A after a 48-27 win over Rockwall-Heath last week and will play at Tyler Legacy today.

Other local teams in the district have matchups scheduled for Friday + the season heats up.