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“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


New Political Map Gives GOP a Strong Edge Ahead of the 2026 Elections
The newly approved districts concentrate Democratic voters in fewer urban and suburban areas while widening GOP margins across fast-growing regions such as Collin County, Montgomery County and parts of Central Texas.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 8, 20251 min read


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 21, 20251 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 17, 20252 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 10, 20251 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 27, 20251 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 23, 20251 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 23, 20251 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 23, 20251 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 30, 20251 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 5, 20251 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 1, 20252 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 29, 20252 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 27, 20252 min read
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