Longview News-Journal · Hallsville, TX
DALLAS – Keiuntae Talley scored a pair of second half touchdowns, and the Hallsville Bobcats never trailed on Friday on the way to a 31-9 win over the Dallas Hillcrest Panthers in a Class 5A Division II bi-district playoff game at Franklin Stadium. Hallsville (7-4) advances to the area round of the playoffs to face No. 4 ranked Brenham (11-0) at 7 p.m. on Friday at City National Bank & Trust Stadium in Corsicana. Brenham opened the playoffs on Friday with a 51-13 win over Seguin. Dallas Hillcrest ends the season with an 8-3 record. The win was the first playoff victory for Hallsville since earning a 24-23 victory over Ennis in 2015. The Bobcats entered Friday’s game scoring 17.3 points per game and allowing 21, but improved on both of those totals, giving up one touchdown and a safety to a Hillcrest team that hit the playoffs scoring 33.9 points and giving up 13.7 per outing.
The Marshall News Messenger · Marshall, TX
Nearby: Marshall, TXThe newly opened Academy Sports and Outdoors in Marshall celebrated its grand opening Friday with a special ribbon-cutting with the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce. Early risers lined up around the 53,723-square-foot store at 2400 East End Blvd. S. in anticipation of the store opening for a chance to win gift cards and score special deals. Also appearing at Friday’s ribbon-cutting were Marshall High School’s Big Red Pride drum line, MHS cheerleaders, East Texas Baptist University Tiger Pom dance team and the MHS JROTC. Store managers said customers could expect fun activities the entire weekend, including interactive demonstrations and appearance from Santa. Daniel Parker, who won a $500 gift card Friday, was all smiles as he shopped at the store with his family. The avid hunter and griller shared his enthusiasm for the Marshall location. “We’re really excited that it’s here. I usually travel to Shreveport or Longview to come to Academy,” he said.
The Marshall News Messenger · Marshall, TX
Nearby: Marshall, TXBOSSIER CITY — Annette Jackson Davis Hibbard, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Known affectionately as Tiny Ann, Meemaw and Mother, Annette lived a remarkable 91 years filled with family, friendships, love, laughter, and a lifetime of memories. Annette was an American patriot through and through. Red, white, and blue weren’t simply colors she wore on the fourth of July. They were her colors. She wore them proudly, decorated her home with them, and could often be spotted behind the wheel of her red Cadillac. If the Dallas Cowboys were playing, there was little question who Annette was cheering for. She was a loyal Cowboys fan and remained one through the good seasons and the ones Cowboys fans would probably prefer not to discuss. She would write letters to the late Tom Landry of her accolades or disgust and received letters back from the team with a team photo or note.
The Marshall News Messenger · Marshall, TX
Nearby: Marshall, TXMembers of the Marshall/Harrison County Veterans Day Committee gathered with community members to honor local heroes Wednesday as the clock chimed downtown at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. “The Community Veterans Day program is always held at the traditional time of the 1918 WWI Armistice that went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, effectively ending the war with Germany,” said Christina Anderson, a founding member of the Veterans Day Committee. “We chose Memorial City Hall for the program because it was originally built as a memorial to honor WWI and later WWII veterans.” Welcoming attendees, LaDarius Carter said the program is to honor all who have served in the nation’s armed forces. He thanked those who have served through wartime and peacetime and at home and abroad. As attendees closed their eyes, he asked them to envision a veteran close to their heart.
Longview News-Journal · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXAfter serving their country, some veterans face another battle when they get home: keeping a roof over their head. But tonight, 10 Longview veterans won’t have to worry about where they’re sleeping thanks to a federal program, the Longview Housing Authority and local Department of Veterans Affairs workers. On Thursday, 10 veterans participating in the federal HUD-VASH housing assistance program graduated from case management at the Longview Housing Authority office, meaning they’ve worked with the housing authority and the VA to improve their overall quality of life and find housing security. The nationwide HUD-VASH supportive housing program derives its name from the federal Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs agencies, and it helps veterans pay for the cost of renting a home or apartment while also obtaining medical care and learning to be financially independent. Its primary purpose is to reduce veteran homelessness.
Longview News-Journal · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXA Texas Oncology physician says an emerging method of treating certain cancers is proving successful. Bispecific therapy — also called BITE therapy, short for Bispecific T-Cell Engager — has been available at the regional cancer center for about a year, and the results so far are promising, said Dr. C. Lake Littlejohn, who practices at Texas Oncology in Longview and Marshall. Bispecific therapy is “on the forefront of what we’re doing with cancer care,” Littlejohn said. The therapy uses laboratory-made antibodies that attach cancerous cells in a person’s body to the person’s immune cells. It’s administered through an IV like chemotherapy. Cancerous cells in the body tend to hide from immune cells, which have the ability to kill the cancer. “So, bispecifics are trying to bring those two cells into close proximity so the immune cells recognize it,” Littlejohn said. Then, the immune system can do what it does best: attack the cancerous cell.
Longview News-Journal · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXThe Longview Public Library is offering patrons an opportunity to clear late fees less than $20 through its Food For Fines drive. Through Nov. 23, patrons can donate a canned or boxed non-perishable food item in exchange for a dollar off their library account. Donations must be non-perishable, not expired and at least 12 ounces. Thanksgiving-themed and related items are encouraged. Most donations are in the form of canned food, said library Director Jennifer Eldridge. The offer does not apply to fees on books acquired through inter-library loans because those involve other libraries. “We’ll typically (forgive) anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000 in fines,” Eldridge said. Donations can be made at the library, 222 W. Cotton St. The Food For Fine food drive was started in 2017 and has since grown into a sustainable library program, Eldridge said. All food items received through the program will be donated as part of the annual Longview Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Tyler Morning Telegraph · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXDid Christmas even happen if you don’t get to see “A Christmas Story?” Or hear “The March of the Toy Soldiers” from ”The Nutcracker Ballet,” or participate in a Christmas sing-a-long of “Joy to the World?” East Texas is ripe with opportunities to get your fill of all the sights and sounds of the season. ‘You’ll shoot your eye out, kid’ LeTourneau University’s Belcher Center is bringing Broadway to Longview this year, with the musical version of the holiday favorite “A Christmas Story.” Thanksgiving and Christmas bring families and the community together, said Cody Bowen, executive director of the Belcher Center. “A Christmas Story: The Musical, is set to hit the stage on Dec. 10 at the center, located at 2100 S. Mobberly Ave. “Our lives are so busy and so chaotic – we get to experience that hope and joy and the celebration of the holidays,” through the music and traditions of the season, Bowen said.
Longview News-Journal · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXIt Was Twenty Years Ago Today … Longview city employees, from left, Omar Zuniga, Justin Barnett, and Keith Galusha cut and clear tree limbs that were blown down by strong winds Wednesday, November 15, 2006, near the intersection of Loop 281 and Shofner. (Luisa Morenilla/Longview News-Journal) Looking for more blasts from the past? Our photographers have documented East Texas life for decades, and our online archive features more than 500,000 photos taken since 1996. Browse the collection and order reprints of your favorite memories at https://lnjphoto.smugmug.com/News-JournalPhotos.
Pine Bluff Commercial · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXEditor’s Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at [email protected] or use our newsroom email [email protected] to make additions or changes. The full calendar can be found on pbcommercial.com . Saturday, Nov. 14 Pilgrim church to give away food Raven’s Nest Food Pantry at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 2507 Hill St., will be open Nov. 14 from 8-9:30 a.m. or until all the food has been given away. Food will be distributed on a first come, first-served basis. Participants must bring a picture identification. The pantry is a U.S. Department of Agriculture distribution site and equal opportunity provider, according to a news release. Lakeside slates Bells and Blessings luncheon Lakeside United Methodist Church, 1500 S. Olive St., will present its Bells and Blessings luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Longview News-Journal · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXThere are plenty of ways for Longview residents to give food and toys to families in need this Christmas. The Toys for Tots toy drive, sponsored by the Longview Marine Corps League, is underway at local Walmart locations. Meanwhile, JJ’s Tons-of-Toys & Food Drive will take place Nov. 14 and 15 at the Walmart on Gilmer Road. That toy drive benefits the East Texas Angel Network, Newgate Mission and Toys for Tots. People can contribute to Toys for Tots by purchasing new toys at Walmart and dropping them in the boxes at the front of the stores. People can donate to JJ’s Tons-of-Toys & Food Drive by shopping from items on food and toy lists and by volunteering. To learn more, email Jimmy Olson at [email protected] or call 903-217-9329. Olson, founder of JJO Charities, collects toys as part of his Ton of Toys drive each year. The Bullard native has hosted the annual toy drive in East Texas for several years, and he does charitable programs around the nation.
Tyler Morning Telegraph · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXThis story is one of several featured in the November/December 2026 Holiday Issue of ETX View. More stories will be published in the coming days. Read the full issue here. Wrapped in corn husks, filled with meat, cheese or even something sweet, tamales are more than a holiday dish. They are a tradition passed from one generation to the next, a reason for families to gather around a table and a food that can take hours to prepare. “I think it’s because it’s a long process, we actually get to sit down at the table – all of us, the whole family – to get everything set up,” said Sugey Garcia, owner of Grand Catering East Texas in Longview. “And while you’re doing it, you’re preparing them, you’re actually making memories, and we’re chatting and conversing with each other.” Making tamales involves several steps, from preparing the filling and masa to washing corn husks, assembling the tamales and steaming them for more than an hour.
Longview News-Journal · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXElizabeth Corbitt and Rebekah Dragoo earned second-team honors, while Nora Lockhart received honorable mention recognition, as the LeTourneau volleyball team placed three players on SCAC all-conference teams, the conference announced on Wednesday. All-SCAC teams were voted on exclusively by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Corbitt, a freshman from Longview, Texas, recorded double-digit kills in 14 matches this season, including five performances with at least 16. Her breakout performance came against Mary Hardin-Baylor, where she logged 18 kills in LeTourneau’s home opener. Corbitt led the YellowJackets with 3.00 kills per set in conference play, also ranking fifth in the SCAC. She was also named SCAC Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 12 following huge outputs in conference wins over Ozarks and Austin College.
Longview News-Journal · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXLongview’s Salvation Army will expand its services and upgrade its facilities with the help of a federal grant. The $916,313 grant will be funneled through the city of Longview, with the city’s Community Development Office connecting the organization with the grant opportunity. Local Salvation Army Capt. Tamara Robb said her organization had been seeking a grant that would help provide rental assistance for struggling families and individuals. She said she and Dietrich Johnson, the city’s Community Services director, are in Rotary Club together, and he told her about an opportunity for “something better.” “He knew I had a vision for duplexes or sixplexes on the hill,” she said, referring to property across the street from the main Salvation Army office and shelter on East Cotton Street. The organization’s church and former thrift store are across the street from the main building.
Longview News-Journal · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXVeterans were honored Wednesday at two Longview senior living facilities. At Buckner Westminster Place, about 45 veterans – including 15 who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War – took part in a special program. The program included the presentation of an American flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol And a ceremony at Hawkins Creek Assisted Living included a flag presentation, choir performance and more.