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LAW ENFORCEMENT SERIES: Officer Shane Jasper
Officer Shane Jasper serves Tyler as the homeless outreach officer.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 191 min read


Texas Is Sitting on 1.6 Billion Barrels of Oil — And We’re Just Now Finding Out
A new assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has identified an estimated 1.6 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverab

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 151 min read


W2: Tax Dates You Need to Know
Below are the tax dates the average citizen should be aware of this year:

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 141 min read


“I Have a Gun and I Will Use It”: Jacksonville Incident Sparks Public Safety Concerns
A reported threat involving a firearm during a confrontation at a Jacksonville gas station has raised questions about public safety and how

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 121 min read


NATIONWIDE ALERT: A TURNING POINT IN AMERICA
What began as local outrage has escalated into a nationwide movement. While some are calling it “LA Riots 2.0,” this moment is no longer con

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 111 min read


World Champion Bull “Hugh” Found Dead; Owner Alleges He Was Shot and Killed
Photo courtesy of Lindsey Bradshaw Facebook LIPAN, Texas ( TXAN 24 ) — The search for world champion bull Hugh has come to a tragic end. After nearly two weeks of searching, Hugh’s owners confirmed that the prized bull was not missing, but deceased. According to the owners, Hugh was shot and killed by Dylan Shelton of Checotah, Oklahoma. They allege the bull was later hung from a tree to decompose, with Shelton allegedly stating he intended to keep the skull as a trophy. The

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 101 min read


NPH - Pet of the Week
TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — Every Thursday, TXAN partners with Nicholas Pet Haven to spotlight one incredible animal in search of a forever home. This week, we want you to meet Nathan , a sweet and playful nearly 10 month old pup who has spent far too much of his young life waiting for a family of his own. Nathan came to the rescue in mid April after being dumped along I-20 with his siblings. While his two siblings were adopted months ago, Nathan is still growing up at the shel

Leighton Castaneda
Jan 82 min read


Family Desperately Seeking Missing Dog After Private Property Access Denied
A local family is pleading for help to recover their missing Irishdoodle, Kimber, after a series of events that left her stranded on private

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 71 min read


DeSoto Explodes Early, Cruises Past Sheldon King 55-27 in State Championship Clash
ARLINGTON, Texas (TXAN 24) — DeSoto left no doubt on the biggest stage, overwhelming Sheldon King with a dominant first half en route to a 5

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 21, 20252 min read


Galena Park North Shore Edges Duncanville 10-7 in Defensive State Championship Battle
ARLINGTON, Texas (TXAN 24) — Defense ruled the day as Galena Park North Shore held off Duncanville for a 10-7 victory in a tightly contested

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Dallas South Oak Cliff Runs Past Richmond Randle 35-19 in 5A Division II State Title Game
ARLINGTON, Texas (TXAN 24) — In a hard-fought UIL Class 5A Division II State Championship game, Dallas South Oak Cliff claimed the title wit

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 20, 20252 min read



Leighton Castaneda
Dec 19, 20250 min read


Carthage Dominates West Orange–Stark in First Half, Takes 28–0 Lead at the Break
Arlington, T exas (TXAN 24) — The defending 4A-D2 State Champions Carthage Bulldogs kicked off their repeating effort against West Orange Stark at AT&T Stadium at 3 p.m. Carthage wasted no time setting the tone Friday night, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back against West Orange–Stark in the first half of action. Carthage won the opening coin toss and struck quickly on offense. After an incomplete pass to open the game, #0 KJ Edwards broke loose for an 87-yar

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Stephenville Shuts Out Kilgore in UIL 4A-Division I State Championship, 10–0
ARLINGTON, Texas — Defense dominated the second half of the UIL 4A Division I State Championship at AT&T Stadium as Stephenville held Kilgore scoreless and secured a 10–0 victory Friday December 19, 2025. Third Quarter Stephenville struck first coming out of halftime, opening the scoring on a touchdown drive capped by a score from #10 Adan Jergins , giving the Yellow Jackets a 7–0 lead . Kilgore responded with a methodical drive, converting multiple third downs and pushing d

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Kilgore and Stephenville have 1st scoreless UIL State half since 2004.
Arlington, TX — AT&T Stadium The UIL 4A Division I State Championship kicked off at 11 a.m. Friday morning inside AT&T Stadium, with Kilgore and Stephenville battling through a hard-hitting, defense-dominated first half that ended scoreless at halftime. Kilgore won the opening coin toss, but Stephenville quickly set the tone defensively. On Kilgore’s first possession, Stephenville’s Hudson Butchee (#45) came up with an interception, giving the Yellow Jackets early momentum. H

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Jury Duty 101 in Texas
Jury service in Texas is open to citizens who are at least 18, reside in the county where they’re summoned, are of sound mind and moral char

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Top Employers Across East Texas Counties
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (TXAN 24) — East Texas is home to a range of major employers shaping our communities. Here’s a quick look at some of the

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 14, 20251 min read


East Texas Man Still Missing From Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (TXAN 24) — Missing persons information:

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Over $20K Reward Offered for Information on Missing East Texas Man, David Blount
RUSK, Texas (TXAN 24) — A reward totaling more than $20,000 is now being offered for information leading to the whereabouts of James David..

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 11, 20251 min read


NPH - Pet of the Week
TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — Every Thursday, TXAN partners with Nicholas Pet Haven to spotlight one incredible animal in search of a forever home. This week, we want you to meet Annie, a bright and beautiful 14 month old Siberian Husky who has been waiting far too long for someone to finally notice her. Annie came to the rescue after her owner tragically passed away, and despite her sweet nature and amazing potential, she’s been at the shelter for nearly a month with zero interes

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 11, 20252 min read
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