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Ceasefire between U.S.-Iran reaches final day
A fragile ceasefire tied to escalating tensions involving the United States, Iran, and regional actors including Israel and Lebanon has reac

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 211 min read


Texas Hemp Industry Faces Uncertainty Ahead of April 23 Hearing
Texas’ booming hemp industry is bracing for potential changes as lawmakers prepare for a key April 23 hearing that could reshape regulations

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 201 min read


Former NBA Center Greg Ostertag Running for Mayor in East Texas Town
Greg Ostertag is stepping into local politics, announcing his run for mayor in Mount Vernon.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 141 min read


Fun Day at Lincoln Park Ahead of Jacksonville City Council Election
A community-focused event is set to bring families together at Lincoln Park as city council candidate Katrina Choice hosts a “Fun Day” ahead of early voting.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 141 min read


Smokeable Hemp Ban Lifted in Texas
A Travis County judge has temporarily lifted Texas’ controversial ban on smokable hemp products, delivering a major win for the state’s multibillion-dollar hemp industry—at least for now.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 121 min read


Rusk Council Rehires Former City Manager Amid Audit Crisis
The Rusk City Council approved a controversial move Tuesday, voting to temporarily rehire former City Manager Amanda Hill at $40 per hour to

Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 241 min read


Texas Gas Could Reach $9 per Gallon if Oil Hits $250, Analysts Warn
Texas drivers may face a dramatic increase in gas prices if global oil markets worsen, analysts warn. In a worst-case scenario tied to escal

Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 191 min read


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
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