Bob Hallmark
Longview Bureau Chief
East Texas
Bob Hallmark is a longtime reporter for KLTV 7. He grew up in Aldine, a south Texas town. At age 18, he joined the U.S. Navy. He later attended Chapman University in Orange, California.
Before moving to the Tyler-Longview area, Bob worked for Major League Baseball as network director of the Houston Astros Baseball Team. He was also network producer for Houston's International Hockey League, the Houston Aeros Hockey Team. Bob has also worked for radio/television stations in Boise, Idaho.
Bob is married to Norma Hallmark and has two sons: Jacob and Luke. Bob loves the outdoors. He owns a small farm in Hawkins where he raises livestock, including horses. He also does a little farming.
The intense heat of August and September will be on us soon, and that can mean more frequent interaction between wildlife and humans.
An East Texas family reunion that celebrates unity and their rich heritage of military service to this country arrived by bus at Shiloh Cemetery north of White Oak on Friday.
An East Texas City chooses to move their city hall to a historic 100 year old structure, to preserve the old town charm.
An East Texas game warden has spent his time, money and energy getting kids outside for some fun and exercise.
A new $3.4 million, 10-thousand square foot facility for Sabine Fire and Rescue is planned at a location on FM 1252.
Longview’s Linda Daniels was surrounded by friends and generations of her family to celebrate her 103rd birthday.
Hasty’s non-profit organization provides assistance within communities to help families.
The weather can be the single biggest factor in the success or failure of produce, hay and other crops.
During temperate months, they don’t see as many visitors, but in frigid cold and blistering heat, the shelter becomes jammed.
Volunteer fire departments are crucial in small East Texas communities in terms of saving property, homes and lives, but the face of the average volunteer firefighter is much older now.
Dr. Julie Philley spoke with KLTV’s Bob Hallmark about the need for the expansion.
Summer is just underway and already one organization is working on the back-to-school needs of East Texas children.
Event Organizer Donna Koerner talks about how the recipients are selected for their efforts in helping their communities.
In Upshur County, unexpected expenditures have thrown the budget into a position of having to move money from one area to pay for another.
That fire has left several cities to figure out what to do with recycling materials that would have gone to Rivers Recycling before the fire happened.
Mission director Bryan Livingston talks about how they want to help any way they can to avoid heat-related tragedies.
KLTV’s Bob Hallmark talks about the event with organizers and what the holiday means to them and what it should mean for all people.
Thirteen grass fires were reported along an East Texas roadway on Thursday.
A very anxious moment occurred Thursday for an East Texas cable worker as his truck tipped over into the Sabine River and he narrowly escaped.
The final run in the chase for a national championship took place over the morning skies of Longview.
The facility is running out of space so site supervisor Lemarcus Bailey talks about how the city had to make a move in anticipation of possible debris from future storms.
Authorities have said smoke from the fire will be a major concern as it continues to burn under containment.
Board of Directors member Roy Shockey and theatre worker William Brittain talk to KLTV’s Bob Hallmark about the history the Select preserves.
The morning skies over one East Texas city are filled with a familiar, seasonal sight: hot air balloons.
Seven planes and over 50 kids were all part of a program to introduce young minds to the world of aviation.
The wakes caused by boats can cause damage, and authorities say the boater responsible can be held accountable.
“I had three cousins and three uncles that were in the war. I remember how patriotic everyone was. We bought war bonds, we were thrifty, we had to use stamps to buy food. Everybody was for the war effort,” said Patricia Morton.
Harrison County Fire Marshal James McConnell was alerted to each rescue and talks about how each of the responding agencies wasted no time in getting to those in danger.
The Longview High School choir has been working for months to raise enough money to travel to France to perform at the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
With the passing of Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of summer boating and recreation season, there’s a need to stress boating safety.
One of the newest sites for the East Texas Food Bank is in Longview, where workers say they are helping hundreds of people in need every week.
Grant money was established Thursday for a Hawkins ISD program that will lead to new and innovative products to help those with disabilities.
Another round of storms and another round of trees being felled, and that means lots of work for tree cutting crews.
Ace Hardware’s Jimmy McLellan says customers need to know what wattage they want so they can get the right generator.
A fortunate group of East Texas firefighters are getting some valuable weekend training and skills, in an effort to be on the front line of first responders in the future.
After being hit by a tornado on Thursday, an East Texas community breathes a sigh of relief after a second storm leaves no more damage behind.
Police chief Kyle Ready and Det. Freddie Fitzgerald talk to KLTV’s Bob Hallmark about the robberies and how the public and help identify at least one of the suspects.
A missing East Texas boater was found dead on the Sabine River by game wardens Wednesday.
From humble beginnings, the 1964 graduate told kids of his struggles early with money and his efforts to pursue a career in medicine, eventually becoming a neurosurgeon.
Buchanan talks to KLTV’s Bob Hallmark about how his field work has led to so many adventures through his career.
As the spring rain continues in East Texas, the threat of flooding is always a possibility, and most fire departments are now equipped with some helpful pieces of machinery.
It was a signature event for decades in one East Texas city, and now it’s working its way back to popularity.
Common in East Texas, roadside produce stands are a staple for many who want to make the most of locally grown fruits and vegetables.
An East Texas equine refuge is doing its part to rescue horses from neglect and the meat market, and using education in hopes of reducing the need for rescue.
The Longview City Council will consider approval for permit of a new operation that will extract precious metals from recyclables.
The driver had tried to navigate a road with two feet of water running over it.
He said his Christian faith led him to leave Hollywood altogether and strike out on his own, making faith-based movies.
Super-heroes, aliens, Star Wars and video game characters were all on tap at an event that brings thousands of visitors.
Residents and motorists we talked to say it simply “is what it is” and they just have to deal with it as it comes.
With heavy rains behind us and more rain in front of us, East Texas braces for the familiar possibility of flooding.
