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ESCALATED: Jacksonville PD Fails to Release Records, Texas AG Notified
Jacksonville Police Department has failed to meet the legal response deadline for a public information request related to the November 2…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Nov 211 min read


Texas Jail Project: Smith County Overdetention Case Leads to $1.5 Million Settlement
A Smith County overdetention case that began with one man spending more time in jail than legally allowed has now led to a major…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Nov 172 min read


Protesters Gather at 323 and Broadway Demanding Release of Epstein Files
A group of citizens gathered at the corner of 323 and Broadway today, holding signs demanding the release of documents related to…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Nov 101 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 271 min read


Dallas church paints rainbow steps after Abbott orders removal of Pride crosswalks
A Dallas church is pushing back against Governor Greg Abbott’s latest directive targeting Pride symbols in public spaces…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 231 min read


Comal County moves to protect Hill Country water with $30 million plan
Comal County is taking a major step to protect one of Texas’ most valuable natural resources: its water.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 231 min read


Texas flags 2,700 possible noncitizens on voter rolls
The Texas Secretary of State’s office says roughly 2,700 registered voters may not be U.S. citizens, according to a new cross-check with…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 231 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 301 min read


Father of Special Needs Student says Whitehouse ISD ignored his grievances
Fields said his repeated grievances to the district went unanswered, even as court-ordered pickup days and criminal trespass notices…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 51 min read


‘Treated Like a Criminal’: Parent Challenges Whitehouse ISD Trespass Order
A Whitehouse ISD parent says his fight with the district has only deepened, leaving both his family and livelihood impacted after…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 12 min read


Whitehouse ISD Parent Denied Access to Child, Now Facing Trespass Order
A Whitehouse ISD parent is speaking out after being denied access to his own child at Mozelle Brown Elementary and later issued a criminal..

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 282 min read


From Minneapolis to Texas: School Safety Under Fire
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota ( TXAN 24 ) — A community in Minneapolis is reeling after a school shooting today. While details are still...

Leighton Castaneda
Aug 272 min read


BREAKING: COVID-19 Cases Rising in Texas Amid Spread of New “NIMBUS” Variant
While no longer at pandemic levels, COVID-19 cases in Texas are on the rise again. Data from the Texas Department of State Health Services

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 271 min read


High-Speed Pursuit Raises New Concerns About Sheriff’s Leadership
Sheriff Brent Dickson confirmed to CBS19 that a vehicle fleeing law enforcement on Highway 69 south of Rusk reached speeds of up to 115 mph

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 261 min read


Update: Former Cherokee County Jail Officer Arrested After TXAN 24 Report With Inmate
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is facing new scrutiny after a jailer was terminated for alleged misconduct involving an inmate…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 202 min read


Edna Wrongful Conviction: The Case of Justin Lopez
Justin Lopez, a Hispanic man from Edna, was convicted of murder after a four-day trial dominated by questionable testimony, an all-white…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 161 min read


Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Confirms Death of K9 Zable
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K9 Zable, a 1½-year-old Dutch Shepherd, who passed away on July 21, 2025.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 81 min read


BREAKING: Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office K9 Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances
TXAN 24 News has learned from Cherokee County law enforcement sources that a K9 with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office died unexpectedly

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 72 min read


“They Knew It Was a Lie”: Retaliation Charge Against Lance Phillips Quietly Dropped
The dismissal raises deeper concerns about free speech and the use of prosecutorial discretion in Smith County.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 71 min read


Texas Salaries Outpace Soaring Healthcare Costs, Easing the Burden
A new report from Steno Health shows that while healthcare costs have risen across the country over the last five years, most Americans…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 292 min read
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