The dismissal raises deeper concerns about free speech and the use of prosecutorial discretion in Smith County.

A 23-year-old burglary suspect was arrested Monday in Jacksonville after a stolen AK-47-style pistol was traced back to a reported break-in.

Texas has landed in the top 10 U.S. states with the highest rate of internet fraud, according to a new study by the Simmrin Law Group.

A new national study has placed Texas in the top 10 states with the deadliest roads for pedestrians after dark.

A disturbing incident at Lauviah African Hair Braiding in Tyler has sparked outrage online after video surfaced appearing to show a customer

The story remains one of the darkest in Houston’s history, with 28 confirmed victims — most of them boys between 13 and 20 years old.

A year after the devastating loss of two East Texas men, the case has reached a legal conclusion but for many, the emotional wound remains o

Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered inside a burned-out abandoned home in Houston’s Third Ward.

The case has drawn national attention and sparked emotional debates across social media platforms. Fundraisers for both families have genera

“He hasn’t been given justice. It’s not just about firing someone—it’s about protecting kids, holding adults accountable, and giving familie

What will the county judge and commissioners do to rein in the leadership failures at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office?

The petition, submitted February 13, 2025, lay dormant until June 16, when a citation was finally issued and Sheriff Smith was formally serv

Multiple sources have reported that Sheriff Brent Dickson is personally calling city officials to insist he is “not corrupt.”

If an independent law enforcement agency — such as the Texas Rangers or FBI — steps in, Cherokee County may face its most serious public…

A new study from criminal defense law firm Summit Defense reveals that Texas ranks fourth in the nation for compensation paid to wrongfully

Gun violence is tearing families apart — in East Texas and across the country.

In a unanimous decision on May 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling in Barnes v. Felix, rejecting the Fifth…

TXAN 24 News spoke directly with Dr. Candice Matthews a national civil rights leader and Statewide Accountability Chair about why she is requesting TCOLE records related to Tyler Police Department.

TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — A powerful public statement from Texas civil rights advocate Dr. Candice Matthews is igniting tensions in Tyler after a viral video surfaced showing what she describes as the “excessive use of force” by Tyler Police officers against a Black woman.

A group of Whitehouse ISD parents has filed a formal petition seeking the immediate removal of several school board members, citing…