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Make time for Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Longview Patch calendar

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Good morning Longview! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's being built and remodeled around Longview this month
  • What you need to know before Paula Martin Jones Pool reopens
  • How Longview's new cancer center could change local treatment options

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm or two; very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Building permits: Sept. 4-18, 2026 (news-journal.com) — Recent building permits in Longview show a mix of residential growth and public projects, including a $300,000 City Hall remodel and a new Longview ISD greenhouse. Several new homes and lot preparations across neighborhoods like Savannah Hills and Southern Oaks signal continued development that could affect traffic, schools, and nearby property values for local residents.
   

2. Paula Martin Jones Pool in Longview to reopen Thursday (news-journal.com) — Longview's Paula Martin Jones Pool reopens Thursday with weekday hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., restoring a key indoor swim option for residents. The city is also rebuilding water aerobics programming and reminds residents that a recreation center membership grants access to this pool plus the Broughton and Green Street facilities.
   

3. CHRISTUS Health unveils new Longview Cancer Center (ketk.com) — A new Longview Cancer Center is opening Oct. 5 at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd's NorthPark Medical Plaza, expanding access to oncology care for local patients. The 3,500‑square‑foot facility will offer medical and radiation oncology plus advanced therapy support, aiming to give Longview and East Texas residents science‑based treatment close to home with strong provider support.
   

4. 'United We Rise': Greater Longview United Way launches fundraising campaign (news-journal.com) — Greater Longview United Way has kicked off its 2026‑27 "United We Rise" campaign with a $1 million goal to support Longview‑area nonprofits. Local groups like Longview Community Ministries, Longview World of Wonders, and regional partners will benefit, while families can also enroll young children in the free Dolly Parton Imagination Library book program expanding nearby.
   

5. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library expanding to Upshur County (kltv.com) — Families in and around Longview can now benefit from Greater Longview United Way's expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library into neighboring Upshur County, adding to existing service in Gregg County. Children from birth to age five can receive a free, age-appropriate book each month, thanks to local donors and partners committed to early literacy and school readiness.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is the last post about these kittens I will make.
    They are now going on 9 weeks old. We believe they are both girls. They are bonded. I am trying to find their forever home. If I cannot find them a… (Nextdoor Toler Area)
  • Hey does anyone have a home for rent in the Easton/Lakeport area?
    I have someone in need of a home for her and her daughters. Please message me information and location! Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Lake Cherokee)
  • City of Longview Texas posted a job opening for Circulation Assistant (PT) in Longview. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Industries of East Texas, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Associate-Longview in Longview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longview here.

Ok Longview! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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