Former NBA Center Greg Ostertag Running for Mayor in East Texas Town
Greg Ostertag is stepping into local politics, announcing his run for mayor in Mount Vernon.
Donovan Bridgeforth
1 hour ago1 min read
Fun Day at Lincoln Park Ahead of Jacksonville City Council Election
A community-focused event is set to bring families together at Lincoln Park as city council candidate Katrina Choice hosts a “Fun Day” ahead of early voting.
Donovan Bridgeforth
5 hours ago1 min read
Smokeable Hemp Ban Lifted in Texas
A Travis County judge has temporarily lifted Texas’ controversial ban on smokable hemp products, delivering a major win for the state’s multibillion-dollar hemp industry—at least for now.
Donovan Bridgeforth
2 days ago1 min read
Dallas Pulse clinch playoff berth with sweep over Omaha Supernovas
The Dallas Pulse left no doubt on the road, sweeping the Omaha Supernovas in straight sets (25-21, 25-21, 25-22) to secure their seventh sweep of the season and punch their ticket to the playoffs.
Donovan Bridgeforth
2 days ago1 min read
UNDEFEATED: Smithson-Valley wins 5A-D1 Girls Soccer State Championship
Friday morning in Georgetown, we saw the 5A-D1 Girls Soccer State Final match-up decide who would take home the Championship title between Smithson Valley (28-0) and Walnut Grove (23-2-1).
Donovan Bridgeforth
4 days ago1 min read
Visa, Street Soccer USA Expand Soccer Parks to All U.S. World Cup Host Cities
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just weeks away, Visa, Street Soccer USA, and Bank of America have announced a nationwide expansion of communit
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 311 min read
Texas Lady Longhorns move on to the Elite Eight
At halftime in this Elite Eight matchup, Texas has taken full control, putting together a dominant first half to build a strong lead over Mi
Leighton Castaneda
Mar 301 min read
UConn Takes Control Early, Leads Notre Dame at the Half
FORT WORTH, (TXAN 24) — At the break, UConn holds the advantage over Notre Dame, leading 32-25 in this Elite Eight matchup with a trip to the Final Four on the line. UConn came out strong in the first quarter, setting the tone early and building a lead behind efficient shooting and confident ball movement. Notre Dame settled in during the second quarter and started to find some offense, but the early gap has kept them playing from behind. First Half Breakdown • UConn has bee
Leighton Castaneda
Mar 291 min read
HALFTIME: Texas Lady Longhorns playing lights out in Sweet 16
FORT WORTH, TX — At halftime, the Texas Longhorns are in complete control against Kentucky , holding a 22-point lead, 48‑26 , in this Sweet 16 matchup. Texas has been sharp on offense, moving the ball well and hitting shots at a high rate. The team is scoring from all over the floor and taking advantage of every fast-break opportunity. Kentucky has struggled to find rhythm, missing open shots and turning the ball over, which has allowed Texas to dictate the pace. Key Highli
Leighton Castaneda
Mar 281 min read
UCONN remains undefeated, advances to Elite 8
FORT WORTH, Texas (TXAN 24) — After a competitive start, UConn turned the game into a second-half rout, pulling away from North Carolina for a decisive 63–42 win to advance. The Tar Heels came out strong in the first quarter, even holding a slight edge early, but that momentum didn’t last long. UConn began to settle in during the second quarter, taking control before halftime and never looking back. The third quarter is where the game completely flipped. UConn dominated the p
Leighton Castaneda
Mar 281 min read
SWEET 16: Louisville, Michigan fight for Elite 8 bid
FORT WORTH, Texas (TXAN 24) — At halftime, Louisville and Michigan are locked in a tight, physical battle, with neither side able to take full control through two quarters. It’s been a game of runs so far. Each team has had moments where they’ve looked ready to separate, but quick answers on the other end have kept things close heading into the break. Defensively, both sides have made things difficult. Shots haven’t come easy, and possessions have often turned into battles la
Leighton Castaneda
Mar 281 min read
UPSET: #6 Notre Dame pulls off upset in Sweet 16
FORT WORTH, Texas (TXAN 24) — It came down to the final possessions at Dickies Arena, but Notre Dame did just enough to survive and advance, holding off Vanderbilt 67–64 in a gritty Sweet Sixteen showdown. Just like the first half hinted, this one turned into a full-on battle. Notre Dame leaned on the same formula that carried them early—defensive pressure and composure in key moments. Down the stretch, the Fighting Irish made the plays that mattered most, forcing tough Vande
Leighton Castaneda
Mar 281 min read
HALFTIME: UCONN leads UNC 28-20 in Sweet 16
FORT WORTH, Texas (TXAN 24) — At the break, it’s been a high-level, back-and-forth battle between UConn and North Carolina, with both teams trading runs and showing exactly why they’re still dancing in March. North Carolina hasn’t backed down. The Tar Heels have set the tone with physical play and timely scoring, using their athleticism to push in transition and keep pressure on UConn’s defense. Every time it felt like UConn might pull away, UNC answered with a run of their o
Leighton Castaneda
Mar 271 min read
HALFTIME: Notre Dame vying for Sweet 16 Upset
At the halfway mark in Fort Worth, it’s been a gritty, physical battle between Notre Dame and Vanderbilt, with both teams feeling the weight
Leighton Castaneda
Mar 271 min read
UConn, Azzi Fudd Arrive in Fort Worth for Sweet 16 Showdown with North Carolina
The road to a national title runs through North Texas this week as Azzi Fudd and the undefeated UConn Huskies women’s basketball prepare for
Leighton Castaneda
Mar 261 min read
Two Teens Arrested in Connection to Club Exotic Double Homicide Shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a Smith County nightclub that left two people dead.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 251 min read
Rusk Council Rehires Former City Manager Amid Audit Crisis
The Rusk City Council approved a controversial move Tuesday, voting to temporarily rehire former City Manager Amanda Hill at $40 per hour to
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 241 min read
Round Rock Express, Texas Sports Teams Rebuild Flood-Damaged Ingram Little League Ballpark
The Round Rock Express joined forces with several major Texas sports organizations to unveil a newly rebuilt Little League ballpark in Centr
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 231 min read
Multiple Arrests Made, More Expected in Smith County Double Murder Investigation
The investigation into a deadly shooting at Club Exotic in Smith County has led to multiple arrests, with more expected, according to Sherif
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 231 min read
Keion Dwayne Redd 24, Keundas Sanford, 32, Identified as Victims in Smith County Double Homicide
The Smith County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two men killed in a double shooting early Sunday morning in Tyler.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 231 min read
Texas Gas Could Reach $9 per Gallon if Oil Hits $250, Analysts Warn
Texas drivers may face a dramatic increase in gas prices if global oil markets worsen, analysts warn. In a worst-case scenario tied to escal
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 191 min read
BREAKING: WNBA Season set for May 8 after CBA negotiations
The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association have reached a major breakthrough just weeks before the start of the 2026 s
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 181 min read
SFA loses to Tulsa in Overtime in the First Round of NIT
In the first round of the National Invitational Tournament, Stephen F. Austin matched up with #1 seeded Tulsa for the West Region.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 171 min read
6 Texas Teams in the Women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament
Here’s a look at the 6 Texas Teams in the Women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 171 min read
HBO's Born to Bowl: Finale Review
Episode 5 opens with a powerful reminder of bowling’s place in sports history, noting its past dominance on television and its groundbreaking role in athlete endorsements. It sets the tone for an episode centered on legacy and uncertainty.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 171 min read
