CRIME & SAFETY

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A car burst into flames on the 2500 block of Estes parkway in Longview. According to the Longview Fire Department, around 11:45 the driver of the vehicle noticed smoke coming out of the air conditioner vents. When the driver pulled over and got out she saw...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Two people are dead and nine others are injured after a five-car crash in Longview on Monday afternoon. Officials said a white Chevrolet Sonic with one passenger was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on South Eastman Road when the car “failed to stop and struck another vehicle.” Longview […]

A Pair Of Would Be Robbers Caught On Video Actually HELP Police And Now The Cops Would Like To Meet Them. The Kilgore Police Department posted a WILD video to their Facebook page this week of an attempted home invasion that doesn't work out too well but the would be robbers failure would be law enforcement's gain.

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Two people died as a result of a wreck in Longview Tuesday. It happened at the intersection of Highway 259 and Fourth Street on Monday around 5 p.m. Longview Police say five vehicles were involved in the crash. The intersection was closed for about two hours while police investigated, and vehicles were removed.

A Wednesday afternoon fire destroyed a Locker Plant Road shed used for both welding and storage. Fortunately, there were no injuries in the blaze, said Gladewater Fire Chief Mike Simmons, which most likely started around the welding equipment and spread to the rest of the fabricated building. The welder performed...

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who was reported missing. According to SCSO, Courtney Taylor Martin, 34, was reported missing by her family on May 24. Martin was last seen near County Road 42 and FM 724 on May 18. She […]

LONGVIEW, Texas — The Longview Fire Department unveiled a new training facility for their firefighters with a goal of being ready when responding to real-world emergencies. CBS19 explored the burn building and training tower. The Longview Fire Department spokesperson Kevin May, shared how it will help firefighters save lives.

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A suspect was arrested after a hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist in Longview on Tuesday. The Longview police and fire departments responded to a call around 10 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 80 and American Legion where a cyclist was struck by a red Kia. Police said the driver of the car continued on U.S. 80 after the crash, and was later stopped on Tryon Road and Hwy 259 north of Longview.

KLTV 7′s Jamey Boyum talks with Former Great Texas Balloon Race Board Chair Michelle Ford about longtime volunteer Larry Aldrige who passed away on Thursday. Aldridge began volunteering for the race in 1990 and was part of Great Texas Balloon Race Founder Bill Bussey’s Crew. Aldridge became a member of the race board. His son Blake Aldridge became a balloon pilot and will be participating in this year’s race.

TYLER, Texas — Injuries are reported in a crash that is causing traffic located on Hawkins and Eastman in Longview Monday evening. According to a Longview Fire Department tweet, a crash is reportedly blocking all north bound lanes north of Hawkins. CBS19 will update this article with more information...

KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – Three fire departments came together early Monday morning to battle a house fire in Kilgore. According to the Kilgore Fire Department, they responded to a call on the 900 block of Couch Street around 2 a.m. on Memorial Day. Overton and Crims Chapel VFDs also helped fight the fire. No injuries […]

The sound of bagpipes echoed Monday morning throughout the Tyler Memorial Cemetery, as East Texans paused to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Take a look around, and you may see the signs everywhere: “help wanted.” Companies are struggling to find enough workers to stay fully staffed, and experts say the labor shortage may be here to stay.

KILGORE, Texas — No injuries were reported after a house fire in Kilgore early Monday morning. According to the Kilgore Fire Department, firefighters responded to the 900 block of Couch Street around 2 a.m. Monday. Officials say no one was injured. The Red Cross has been notified to help the residents.

UPDATE: Longview Police arrested a Longview man and charged him with murder in connection to Thursday’s fatal shooting. 42-year-old Michael DaShaun Jackson was booked into the Gregg County Jail. The victim in this case was identified as 45-year-old Martin King. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact detectives at 903-237-1110. LONGVIEW, Texas […]

East Texans are looking forward to celebrating and relaxing during this upcoming three-day weekend. Many of us will be off on Monday for Memorial Day, however, there will be those that have to work. Among those who will have to work the holiday weekend will be law enforcement agencies throughout Gregg County, Texas.

(Longview, Texas)–The Longview officers assigned to the Traffic Unit are safer at night thanks to a local family-owned business and an inventive Cincinnati, Ohio, police officer. Police Chief Anthony Boone discovered the new Lit Safety Vest at a national police chief’s convention and wanted to bring this evolution in...

HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A man was arrested in Harrison County on Wednesday after drugs, scales and baggies were found in his truck during a traffic stop. According to the sheriff’s office Dewayne Broyles, 51 of Longview, was stopped on Kyle Wilson Road after Deputy Anderson and K9 Pato saw his truck make several […]

TEXARKANA, Texas – An 18-year-old guy was once arrested after he barricaded himself inside a Northeast Texas home the place 4 people have been found dead. The Nash Police Department mentioned the invention was once made on May 23 at a home within the 500 block of Lemon Acres, now not a ways from Texarkana.

An East Texas literary team recently won first place at the state competition for the second year in a row. A driver crashed into a dog retreat and training center in Maryland, smashing through an office area and nearly striking employees earlier this month. Credit: Sniffers Doggie Retreat / LOCAL NEWS X /TMX.

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – A wreck involving several vehicles is blocking traffic in Longview. According to Longview police, a crash in the area of the 5000 block of W Loop 281 near Ray Street has traffic down to one lane. Drivers are advised to use an alternate route around the area.