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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
4 days ago2 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


Dallas Cowboys Superfan “Tattoo Mark” Shenefield Dies, Leaving Behind A Legacy Of Giving
DALLAS, Texas (TXAN 24) — Mark “Tattoo Mark” Shenefield, a well-known Dallas Cowboys superfan and philanthropist who dedicated years to bringing comfort to hospitalized children, has died unexpectedly, according to a news release issued Tuesday.
Shenefield was the founder of the Tattoo Mark Foundation, an organization focused on raising funds, collecting teddy bears and delivering them to sick children in hospitals. Through the effort, he sought to give children and their f

Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 132 min read


What Does a Protective Order Lawyer Do?
Research on intimate partner violence cases has found that only about 1 in 5 victims ever file for a civil protective order.

TXAN Digital Staff
Sep 283 min read


Choosin’ Texas: Taiwan Expo Highlights Dallas As Gateway For Future Investment
Taiwan’s push to expand its business footprint in the United States took center stage Thursday as government officials, economic development leaders and industry representatives gathered in Dallas for Taiwan Expo USA 2026.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 242 min read


WorldSprings Dallas Hosts Cowboys Fan Kickoff Party
Dallas Cowboys fans had a new way to watch the team open its 2026 season Sunday as WorldSprings Dallas hosted a Cowboys Fan Kickoff Party.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 141 min read


New Goldenrod Platform Targets Texas Film Incentives As State Expands Production Funding
Goldenrod has officially launched as a production-incentive platform designed to help film and television producers understand state incentive programs and maximize eligible rebates. The company is initially operating in Texas, Louisiana and Kentucky, with plans to expand its reach nationally.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 112 min read


The Other Lone Star State? North Carolina—Texas says No
Go to any grocery store in Texas, and you’ll see it. It’s on our beer, our belt buckles, our toll roads, and the back windows of about three out of every five pickup trucks. We are the Lone Star State.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 314 min read


Road to the Midterms: Can Immigrants Ever Be Real Americans? By Zac Christian
Debates over immigration—both legal and not—have reached a fever pitch over the past year. Just like in the quotes, supporters of the curren

TXAN Digital Staff
Mar 95 min read


Road to the Midterms: Introduction - Unprecedented Times? by Zac Christian
Someone says it each time a major news story breaks, “We’re living in unprecedented times.” Immigration problems? Unprecedented. Clashes between protestors and law enforcement? Unprecedented. Political turmoil? Unprecedented.

TXAN Digital Staff
Feb 253 min read


OP-ED: AI Usage and Resources by Jake Ryan
TXAN 24 News is publishing the following op-ed as a contribution from an guest writer. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 42 min read


OPINION EDITORIAL: The Trump Trance
George Orwell’s 1984 is often reduced to a shorthand for surveillance or authoritarian aesthetics, but its deeper warning was psychological.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 92 min read


OPINION | The Weeknd’s Tour Feels Like the End of an Era, I’m Not Ready to Say Goodbye
The first time I saw The Weeknd live was in Dallas in 2022. I remember the lights, the energy, the surreal feeling of being in the same…

Leighton Castaneda
Jul 18, 20252 min read


OPINION: Yes, I’m a Woman Who Loves Football, I Know What I’m Talking About
There’s this moment that happens a little too often — when I start talking football and someone hits me with a surprised look…

Leighton Castaneda
Jul 18, 20252 min read


OPINION: Alabama Football Isn’t Falling Off — We’re Just Rebuilding with Purpose
I’ve been an Alabama fan for as long as I can remember. It runs in my family — my dad and grandparents are loyal Tide supporters.

Leighton Castaneda
Jun 21, 20252 min read


OPINION: Why Black-Owned Media Struggles in Cities Like Yours
Black media outlets operate with less support, fewer sponsorship opportunities, and near-zero inclusion in city-funded marketing efforts.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 19, 20252 min read
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