Jamey Boyum

KLTV's Jamey Boyum talks with Longview Environmental Health Manager Leisha Kidd-Brooks about how long different types of food will last if there’s no power to the refrigerator.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum is on scene at a train wreck near Texas Iron and Steel on FM 2087 just outside Longview.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum speaks with City of Longview Spokesperson Shawn Hara about a sinkhole forming on the Highstreet Bridge.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum takes a look at two closed roads at opposite ends of Harrison County as culverts were washed out by recent rain.

A snapped power pole knocked out electricity in parts of downtown Longview Tuesday morning.

When the temperature drops, many homeless living outside look for a warm bed. In Longview, the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission is prepared for an influx, and they are letting in everyone to make sure those who need help will survive the next few nights.

It’s been going on for 26 years, but even if you went every time, you’d still find something you didn’t see before. We’re talking about the East Texas Gem and Mineral Show at the Rose Garden Center in Tyler. Sometimes, the best part is the anticipation of what you’re about to see.

Homeless Resource Day not only helps the homeless get help all under one roof but helps get a homeless count on Point-In-Time day.

On Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, while driving on State Highway 149 in Gregg County, Malone crashed his car into another vehicle with multiple passengers.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Longview High School Plumbing teacher Harold Gober about a free plumbing class he’s offering for adults.

GISD incentive program for their teachers is designed not only to improve student’s learning skills, but also to make them better teachers. Gladewater is one of four schools in the state to receive a grant from the National Institute for Excellence in Education. The 4.6 million dollars will mostly be used for teacher bonuses to reward excellence in teaching.

In the 1940s, R.G. Letourneau invented a huge machine that was basically a rolling concrete house mold. Thus the name, Tournalaid Homes. It was LeTourneau’s answer to inexpensive housing after World War II.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Longview Parks Director Scott Caron about the status of construction on a bridge over the multi-use trail on McCann Road.

The equipment has been custom designed for six schools to help engage their special needs students when they are outside.

The City of Longview made some pretty big plans for MLK weekend, starting with a Friday night concert and a Saturday morning parade.

Longview city officials held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the newly remodeled Broughton Recreation Center.

They have served the country, and some think they need a hug. The local chapter of Quilts of Valor presented handmade quilts to four veterans in Kilgore today. It’s their way of supplying a hug to a veteran whenever they need one.

Dozens of Gregg County officials visited Kilgore College Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for their walking bridge.

TJC Planetarium Director Beau Hartweg says, “This comet is going to be making its closest approach to the sun Thursday morning, January 12. And will be making its earliest approach to Earth in early February."

For five years the Gregg County Youth Expo has been raising money for Gregg County ag students, and raising livestock also helps to bridge the gap between parents and their kids.

Tommy Graves reflects on his 50 year career as a firefighter.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with TXDOT Public Information Officer Jeff Williford about improvements coming to the High Street overpass in Longview in 2023.

KLTVs Jamey Boyum is on scene at a wreck on I-20 near the Sabine River bridge. The Longview Fire Deparment water rescue came unit was called in but it turned out neither vehicle involved in the wreck was in the water.

KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with Longview Assistant Fire Marshal Bert Scott about the city’s fireworks ordinance and fines that can come with breaking it.

If you long for the good old days and need a little Christmas cheer, we may have just the thing for you in downtown Marshall at the Wonderland of Lights. That’s the Christmas Cheer. And, the good old days are there in the form of a 75-year-old carousel.

Cities around East Texas are preparing for the cold snap, and Longview is no exception. They are preparing sand trucks and offering free hay to help keep outside animals warm.

Former Loblolly Train Club member Fred Bauer talks about his model train setup which he would like to see displayed at the Gregg County Historical Museum.

It was turkey for Thanksgiving, and now it’s ham for Christmas. The Goudarzi and Young law firm in Longview was handing out meat, and hundreds were in line for the free smoked hams.

Not only have they installed new carpet and seating, they now have a high-definition three camera video recording system.

Just in time for cold weather, students in need are getting new coats at Kilgore ISD. The program was far short of its goal, until law enforcement stepped in.

A Longview ISD bus that had students aboard was involved in a crash Friday.

Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt said this is a joint project with other cities along the river, including Kilgore, Longview, and Gladewater.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum reports from Harrison County where Tuesday afternoon’s severe weather significantly damaged a home, including ripping off the structure’s roof.

Longview ISD is expected to approve the purchase of 200 new "smart boards" for classroom use.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum spent some time with Ivan and Joel Alvarado, members of the Unicos Car Club, about what makes their lowrider vehicles so special and how much work goes into transforming them into what you see on display.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Longview Economic Development Corporation CEO Wayne Mansfield about running out of large plots of land to attract new major industry to Longview.

It’s a little like Night at the Museum, but during the day. The Gregg County Historical Museum is presenting their Living History Christmas on Saturday. Several of the permanent displays at the museum in downtown Longview will come to life.

The Bar None Cowboy Church is taking visitors back in time 2000 years to the birth of Christ. It’s a family-friendly event with plenty for the kids to do, and it’s free to attend.

“Underdog matchups where, you know, we’re going to get Texas A&M or University of Alabama, LSU. These huge schools: we get a shot at playing against them. And oftentimes when we beat them, they’re like where is Kilgore College? Where is this school again?” Taylor said.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with City of Longview Spokesman Richard Yeakley about why the Green Street railroad overpasses cannot be altered to allow more clearance.

East Texas Regional Airport Director Roy Miller says holiday travel is nearly back to pre-COVID levels.

KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with Marshall Main Street Manager Lacy Burson about their Wonderland of Lights.

Carmela’s Magical Santa Land is officially open in the 6000 block of Highway 259 North. There are more lights this year, and they now have security in place to keep the line along the shoulder of Highway 259 safe.

Hope’s Closet just opened up a Christmas Extravaganza in all of their stores, and if you missed the first day, it’s no problem. They say they have plenty of “Christmas Cheer” to go around.

KLTVs Jamey Boyum is on scene at a gas leak just north of Longview in the 4100 block of Highway 259 in Gregg County.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt for a recap of Monday’s meeting. Actions taken by the court include the approval of plats for the planned housing subdivision, Rusted Unicorn Ranch.

The school put on a ceremony and luncheon for veterans who are related to students.

Vietnam War Veteran Thomas Evans and his son Thomas Evans, Jr., survived the EF-2 tornado in the Cason area.

A group of St. Mary’s students performed for a group of veterans at Summer Meadows Assisted Living in Longview.

It will be a long road to recovery for victims of the EF-2 tornado that struck in Morris County near the Cason community.