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When Clicks Come Before Compassion: The Ethical Failure Of Livestreaming A Human Tragedy
There is a line between reporting the news and exploiting a tragedy. When reports emerged that Smash Da Topic livestreamed the death of a 20-year-old who jumped to their death in Dallas, that line demanded serious scrutiny.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 252 min read


Baylor Fires Dave Aranda After 40-40 Run, Kansas Loss
Baylor has fired head football coach Dave Aranda, according to ESPN sources, ending his tenure in Waco after a 40-40 record across seven seasons.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 251 min read


The Strong Poets: A New Animated Series Explores Resistance, Survival And The Fight For Freedom
A new animated series is coming to TXAN+, The Strong Poets, is bringing a story of resistance, survival, and the struggle for freedom to the screen.

TXAN Digital Staff
Oct 191 min read


Director Ed Perkins Examines The 2016 Clown Panic In New Documentary
The 2016 clown panic became a nationwide phenomenon fueled by unsettling sightings, viral social media posts and growing public fear. Nearly a decade later, filmmaker Ed Perkins is revisiting the events in a documentary that examines not only what happened, but what the panic revealed about American society.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 122 min read


Iconic Neighbours Soap Gets Mobile-First Makeover As TV Libraries Move Into Vertical Video
A television classic is getting a modern mobile makeover as RoseBerry Media and Fremantle announced plans to transform storylines from the long-running Australian soap Neighbours into vertical, mobile-first entertainment.

TXAN Digital Staff
Sep 282 min read


When Drug Possession Becomes Intent to Distribute
Drug trafficking offenses represented approximately 25% of all federal felony and Class A misdemeanor cases reported that year. And according to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, 16,234 federal drug cases were reported in 2025, including 16,144 drug trafficking cases.

TXAN Digital Staff
Sep 223 min read


New Heisman Platform Gives College Football Fans a Voice in the Race
A new Heisman Hopefuls platform is giving college football fans a larger role in the Heisman Trophy conversation.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 171 min read


Three Jacksonville Teens Arrested After Palestine Chase, Gun Shop Burglary Investigation
Three 16-year-old Jacksonville residents were arrested following a vehicle and foot chase in Palestine Sunday morning, according to the Palestine Police Department.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 181 min read


Two Texans Monitoring for Symptoms After Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Cases
Two Texas residents who were aboard a cruise ship now tied to deadly hantavirus cases returned to the United States before health officials identified the outbreak, according to reports from WFAA.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 71 min read


Ceasefire between U.S.-Iran reaches final day
A fragile ceasefire tied to escalating tensions involving the United States, Iran, and regional actors including Israel and Lebanon has reac

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 211 min read


FBI Investigates Austin Sixth Street Shooting as Potential Terrorism
A mass shooting in downtown Austin early Sunday left three dead and 14 injured, with federal authorities now treating the incident as a poss

Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 11 min read


Complaint Filed Alleging Misconduct in 2022 DWI Arrest
A formal complaint has been submitted to the City of Rusk alleging serious misconduct by a Rusk police officer during a June 20, 2022 Drivin

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 232 min read


Mexico Military Operation Leaves CJNG Leader Dead, Violence Flares Nationwide
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” has died following a Mexican military operation in western Mexico, marking a major

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 221 min read


Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney Out
The City of Rusk announced Friday that Scott Heagney is no longer employed by the city, marking a leadership change within the Rusk Police D

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 161 min read


FIRE ALERT: Evacuations Ordered Near County Road 1151 as Firefighters Battle Growing Blaze
Firefighters are responding to a fast-moving fire near Highway 64 and Toll 49 in Tyler.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Nov 20, 20251 min read


BREAKING: 40 Years for Assault? Viral Tyler Arrest Case Raises Eyebrows
A Tyler woman involved in a May arrest that went viral after TXAN 24 News posted the video was sentenced Monday to 40 years in prison…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Rusk PD opens investigation after parent says daughter was slapped in class at Rusk ISD
The Rusk Police Department has opened an investigation after a Rusk ISD parent says her 14-year-old daughter was slapped across the…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 24, 20251 min read


Heading Off the Cliff: What an Impending Government Shutdown Means for East Texas
Texas is watching Washington closely this week as Congress barrels toward a possible government shutdown.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Sniper Shooting on N. Stemmons Freeway: Suspect in Custody
Earlier reports indicated multiple victims were struck by sniper fire, with the shooter positioned on the roof. Law enforcement quickly…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 24, 20251 min read


Police Undercover Sting Targets Prostitution in Longview, 11 Arrested
The Longview Police Department announced Monday that 11 men were arrested during a prostitution sting conducted on September 18, 2025…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 22, 20251 min read
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