TXAN 24 News has learned that current Sheriff Brent Dickson was specifically asked by Campbell’s family not to attend the funeral — a reques

The resident, who lives adjacent to the range, says the firing line is just five feet from his property and roughly 30–35 feet from a…

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

Jim Higdon, co-founder of Cornbread Hemp, spoke with TXAN 24 News in this interview, following Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s veto of Senate B

Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed SB3 — a controversial bill that would have banned nearly all hemp-derived THC products in Texas, dealing a m

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

A special needs inmate housed at the Cherokee County Jail was reportedly tased by detention officers in a recent incident that has sparked c

Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, began in Galveston, Texas. On June 19, 1865—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation—Union General Gordon Granger arrived to enforce the freedom of enslaved people in Texas.

A group of demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Fourth Street, holding signs and chanting…

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

The Alamo isn’t just a mission—it’s the heart of Texas’ fight for independence. In 1836, about 200 Texian defenders, including names like Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and William B. Travis, stood against thousands of Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna.

From 1836 to 1845, Texas operated as an independent nation—the Republic of Texas. After winning independence from Mexico, Texans elected Sam Houston as president and even established their own currency, postal system, and navy.

The Texas flag, known as the "Lone Star Flag," is more than just a symbol—it's a bold statement of identity. Officially adopted in 1839 during the Republic of Texas era, the design features a single white star on a blue vertical stripe, flanked by horizontal white and red stripes.

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

On Saturday, Dr. Candice Matthews led a powerful remembrance at Cuney Homes, the birthplace of George Perry Floyd, Jr., marking five years s

The first page of each of the three aforementioned men’s TCOLE report can be seen below:

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…

A high-profile demonstration is set for Wednesday, May 21st at noon outside the Tyler Police Department…

In a detailed walk-through of the Harris County Jail this morning, Dr. Candice Matthews and Student Minister Dr. Abdul Haleem (Robert)…