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Polymarket Shows Low Odds of Near-Term U.S.–Iran Ceasefire as Tensions Escalate
On the decentralized platform Polymarket, traders are assigning just about 4 % chance that an official U.S.–Iran ceasefire will be announced

Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 12 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


Smith County Prepares to Proclaim February 25 as “Quincy Beavers Jr. Day”
Smith County leaders are preparing to honor a historic figure in local government.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 231 min read


TDCJ Tightens Book Policy to Curb Drug Smuggling in State Prisons
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is rolling out new restrictions on books mailed to inmates in an effort to stop illegal narcotics f

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 201 min read


Rusk Partners with LION Institute to Strengthen Police Leadership and Culture
The City of Rusk is launching a new initiative aimed at strengthening leadership, culture, and long-term stability within the Rusk Police De

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 181 min read


Ken Paxton to Appear at Tyler Rally Hosted by Lone Star Liberty PAC
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is scheduled to appear in Tyler tonight for a rally hosted by the Lone Star Liberty PAC.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 161 min read


Crockett, Paxton Lead Latest Texas Senate Primary Polls
As Texas voters gear up for the March 3 primary, new polling shows Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Attorney General Ken Paxton leading their respe

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 121 min read


‘We Can See Our Breath’: Families Say Texas Prison Heat Is Still Failing Despite Official Assurances
The following report is published in full as submitted by Ashleen Gaddy, President of the Texas Prison Transparency Project.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 276 min read


JUST IN: Indivisible Smith County Condemns Deadly DHS Action During Minnesota Protests
JUST IN: Indivisible Smith County Condemns Deadly DHS Action During Minnesota Protests

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 241 min read


JUST IN: Citizen Complaint Alleges Training Compliance Issues Involving Cherokee County Sheriff
A citizen complaint submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is requesting a formal review of whether Cherokee County Sh

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 191 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


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


Texas AG Now Involved as Rusk’s Missing Audit Triggers State Scrutiny
The fallout from TXAN 24 News’ recent investigation into City of Rusk finances continues to grow — and so does the list of unanswered questi

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 16, 20252 min read


DOCUMENTS: The Email That Put the Rusk Police Chief on Leave—For PTSD
Newly released public records shed light on why Rusk Police Chief Scott L. Heagney was placed on administrative leave, pointing to internal

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Voting Laws in Texas
To vote in Texas, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of your county, and at least 18 by Election Day; you also must register at least 30

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Dina Wilde Federal Lawsuit Against City of Jacksonville Ends in Settlement
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (TXAN 24) — The City of Jacksonville has resolved a federal lawsuit filed earlier this year, according to court records

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Questions Raised Over Rusk Leadership, Police Command, and City Finances Amid Missing Persons Case
Questions are growing in the City of Rusk following the placement of the city’s police chief on paid leave for the second time this year, a

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 14, 20251 min read


Dalila Reynoso Announces Run for Smith County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace
Dalila Reynoso is officially entering the race for Smith County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace, positioning her campaign around…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 11, 20251 min read
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