Jamey Boyum

Tyler

Reporter and Multimedia Journalist at KLTV-TV (Tyler, TX)

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Plaque featuring Alamo letter to be displayed in Gregg County Courthouse

1 week ago | kltv.com | Jamey Boyum

GREGG COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The Gregg County Commissioner’s Court voted for helping county residents to remember the Alamo. That’s by accepting the Alamo Letter Society’s proposal to present Gregg County a plaque containing Col. William Barrett Travis’s Alamo “Victory or Death” letter asking for backup troops from Sam Houston. And the society’s mission is to get a plaque in all 254 counties in the State of Texas. “All in favor signify by saying aye,” said County Judge Bill Stoudt.
Gregg County courthouse to receive plaque featuring important Alamo history

1 week ago | kltv.com | Jamey Boyum

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Gregg County Alamo Society Representative Barry Hamblett, Treasurer General with the Sons of the Republic of Texas Kenneth Raney, and Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt about a bronze plaque featuring the Col. William Barrett Travis’s Alamo “Victory or Death” letter which will be placed at the Gregg County Courthouse. Also, Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt discusses Tuesday’s Gregg County Commissioner’s Court meeting. Copyright 2025 KLTV.
Six times a year a local club places 1900 American flags around Longview

2 weeks ago | kltv.com | Jamey Boyum

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - You see them appear around Longview on federal holidays and then disappear after: rows of American Flags. We asked: where do they come from? And we got an answer. For the Longview Greggton Rotary Club, the year of posting flags starts on the Fourth of July and continues through:“Labor Day and Veterans Day and Presidents Day and then Memorial Day and Flag Day,” Smith said.
Family kicking off exhibit at Longview museum

2 weeks ago | ktre.com | Jamey Boyum

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - One exhibit, three artists. That’s what’s coming to the Longview Museum of Fine Arts. It’s called Visitation Triptych. And the featured artists are a husband and wife and their daughter, all from Tyler. We caught up with mom and dad as they were bringing in their art to the Tyler Street location. Husband and wife artists Philana Oliphant and James Pace get a little help from LMFA staff bringing in some fairly large boxes and crates containing their work.
Family kicking off exhibit at Longview museum

2 weeks ago | kltv.com | Jamey Boyum

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Philana Oliphant and James Pace begin the process of setting up the Longview Museum of Fine Arts’ new exhibit called Visitation Triptych. The gallery includes their work as well as poetry by their daughter Aza Pace. Copyright 2025 KLTV. All rights reserved.
J-Star Ministries supports Missouri tornado victims

2 weeks ago | kltv.com | Jamey Boyum

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with J-Star Ministries Patrick Johnson about his trip to Florissant, Missouri to deliver immediate needs supplies to residents there who were hit hard when a tornado ripped through the area Friday.
Gregg County officials emphasize boating safety ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

2 weeks ago | kltv.com | Jamey Boyum

GLADEWATER, Texas (KLTV) - This week is Texas Game Warden’s Safe Boating Week, leading up to Memorial Day Weekend. With expected crowds showing up at lakes this weekend, we rode along with the Gregg County Game Warden to see what they do to spread the word about boating safety. Gregg County Game Warden Todd Long and Gladewater Lake Official/Fire Chief Mike Simmons often patrol Lake Gladewater together to make sure people are boating safely. The first thing they ask about is life jackets.
Great Texas Balloon Race founder reflects on race’s history, shares plans for future

2 weeks ago | ktre.com | Jamey Boyum

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Great Texas Balloon Race is coming back to Longview. And the man who started it all is still competing, although, he admits now, he has a little help. At 82, Bill Bussey is retired from dentistry, but certainly not ballooning. “Well, I’m just glad to be in the thing, really,” Bussey said. He will be competing in the United States National Championship as well as the Great Texas Balloon Race in June.
Great Texas Balloon Race founder reflects on race’s history, shares plans for future

2 weeks ago | kltv.com | Jamey Boyum

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Great Texas Balloon Race Founder Bill Bussey reflects on the race’s history and on how he’s handling racing at 82 years old. The Great Texas Balloon Race was originally founded in 1970. Bussey says he is grateful for the race’s continued success. "I was just glad to have a race that that would get all the guys together for the first year," said Bussey. "And it, uh, it’s blossomed into something.
The Ark-La-Tex Tatoo Expo kicked off strong Friday, with around 140 artists taking part at the Longview Maude Cobb Convention Center.

3 weeks ago | kltv.com | Jamey Boyum

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Ark-La-Tex Tatoo Expo kicked off strong Friday, with around 140 artists taking part at the Longview Maude Cobb Convention Center. The three-day event features everything from the artists themselves to a car show and even a motorcycle raffle. “Plenty of styles, plenty of artists that are available. So, if you’re looking to get tattooed, come on down and check it out,” said Tattoo Expo Emcee Chase Alexander.