Brionna Rivers
KLTV 7 Reporter
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Brionna Rivers is a multi-media journalist for KLTV 7. Brionna was born in Freeport, New York and raised in Sugar Land, Texas. She prides herself on having truly experienced the best of both worlds. She is happy to call Tyler her new home as she joins the East Texas News Team as a multi-media journalist.
Brionna graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in broadcast journalism. During her time at Hofstra, she was a part of the award-winning news team at Radio Hofstra University, served as president of the Hofstra University Association of Black Journalists, and hosted the university's broadcast of "For Your Island."
Previously, Brionna has held positions as a college associate for Fox News Channel and an intern at Emmis Communications. She also worked with ABC7NY during the first 2016 presidential debate. She participated in a panel discussing the candidates' performance and ran the channel's social media accounts for the day.
In her free time, Brionna loves visiting the theatre, heading to the beach, and spending time with her family and her German Shepherd named Texas.
Telling stories is Brionna's passion because she believes one of the best ways to help the community is by keeping residents informed on what’s happening and why. She is excited to share the stories affecting those in the East Texas area.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2019 at 11:11 PM CDT
|By Melissa Greene and Brionna Rivers
Nelson and her family were at a crossroads this past spring, one that is familiar to many American families: How to care for an elderly, aging parent.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2019 at 2:49 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
He's now selling his projects on social media under the name Blind Guy Wood Works.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2019 at 4:44 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
Sarah Henderson was charged with two counts of capital murder and one count of attempted murder.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2019 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
Some projects will be ready for students in 2019, others will finish much later.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2019 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
Commissioners approved hiring a management firm that would help the county plan future projects.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2019 at 3:39 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
where tree limbs, fences, and parts of rooftops once were is now covered in building materials as the repair effort gets underway.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2019 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
Although flights are scheduled, the airport manager said a lease agreement was an important step in the business partnership.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2019 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
The bill, formally known as House Bill 1545, will allow Texas craft breweries to sell its own beers to-go starting on Saturday, Sept. 1.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2019 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
This is the 7th consecutive year Brookshire’s has offered donations to local fire departments.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2019 at 3:14 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
The lunches are covered by a federal food program, so the district invites any kid who can join them for a free meal.
Updated: May. 29, 2019 at 3:04 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
The idea is for Camp V Tyler to give veterans a place specifically to meet their growing needs.
Updated: May. 22, 2019 at 11:07 AM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
The new shopping center would be across from the Village at Cumberland Park.
Updated: May. 16, 2019 at 3:01 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
A horse rescue and adoption center in Murchison was opened in Doris Day's name in 2011.
Updated: May. 8, 2019 at 3:36 PM CDT
|By Christian Terry and Brionna Rivers
Emergency crews are responding to a call of a person who was possibly struck by lightning in the Brownsboro area.
Updated: May. 8, 2019 at 1:56 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
I’ve been on council for 5 years, and I’ve got more to do,” said Warren. “I want to serve the people who live here.”
Updated: May. 8, 2019 at 11:57 AM CDT
|By Jeff Wright and Brionna Rivers
“Making it more accessible, that’s the neat part about it,” Jackson said.
Updated: May. 7, 2019 at 1:48 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
The recent example used was sold in Arlington, but mechanics say it's something of which you need to be aware.
Updated: May. 7, 2019 at 11:18 AM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
This year’s symposium celebrates “10 Years of Oil and Gas Learning for the East Texas Producers.”
Updated: Apr. 23, 2019 at 2:47 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
City officials are discussing investing in a generator for the water treatment plant, which lost power during the April 18 storms.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2019 at 12:42 PM CDT
|By Brionna Rivers
Smith County has approved a tax abatement for a company looking to expand its operations in the City of Tyler.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2019 at 1:50 PM CST
|By Brionna Rivers
Riley Thompson, a sophomore at Mabank High School, hopes to be the next American Idol.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2019 at 2:06 PM CST
|By Brionna Rivers
A new cell phone app makes it easier for East Texans to report illegal dumping.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2019 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
Tyler City Council has set three topic-specific open house dates in which city residents can join the council for open house meetings concerning the city’s Tyler First Comprehensive Plan.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2019 at 11:26 AM CST
|By Jeff Wright and Brionna Rivers
The City of Tyler has earned many designations over the years, but its most recent may have the biggest impact yet.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2019 at 12:46 PM CST
|By Brionna Rivers
Tyler will be recognized as a Dementia Friendly Community by Dementia Friendly America.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2019 at 11:45 AM CST
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
Tyler City Council has signed off on two big upgrades for two Tyler parks, as well as a new ordinance that would make commercial building owners more accountable when it comes to what they pour down the drain and into the city’s water supply.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2019 at 3:30 PM CST
|By KLTV Digital Media Staff and Brionna Rivers
One person is in custody following a standoff in Jacksonville.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2019 at 1:41 PM CST
|By Brionna Rivers and Jeff Wright
A federal judge has approved several settlement in a lawsuit Palestine residents filed against Union Pacific Railroad following a flood that killed a grandmother and 4 of her great-grandchildren.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2019 at 3:20 PM CST
|By Brionna Rivers
Thanks to recent changes in the Tyler City Code, parking at Fair Plaza will be free after business hours and on weekends and holidays.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2019 at 2:33 PM CST
|By Brionna Rivers
On Tuesday, Smith County Commissioners approved an inter local agreement with Brazoria County for spraying vegetation on the side of county roads to control growth.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2018 at 1:34 PM CST
|By Brionna Rivers
Parents in Athens are sharing their thoughts on the positive and negative impacts of the school board’s recent approval of a four day instructional week.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2018 at 3:51 PM CST
|By Brionna Rivers
Results of a 2018 survey found that Tyler residents satisfaction with water quality and traffic congestion has dropped. Full survey at www.Tyler1st.com
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