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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


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 27, 20251 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 26, 20251 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 20, 20252 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 16, 20251 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 8, 20251 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 7, 20252 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 7, 20251 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 29, 20252 min read


Texas AG Ken Paxton Takes Legal Action Against NY Clerk Over Abortion Pill Case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a legal petition against Ulster County, New York’s Acting County Clerk, Taylor Bruck…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Curbside Recycling Returns to Tyler After Year-Long Pause
The City of Tyler has officially announced the return of its curbside recycling program, resuming service Monday, July 14, after more…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Planned Parenthood clinic in Tyler shuts down, what it means for local healthcare access
While some in the community have praised the closure, others say it’s a major blow to healthcare access in the region.

Leighton Castaneda
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Invest 93L Prompts Emergency Activation Ahead of Tropical Rain Threat
Governor Greg Abbott has activated the state’s emergency response system as a developing tropical system—dubbed Invest 93L—moves closer to t

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Lawmakers Plan Bipartisan Hearings in Kerrville for Flood Recovery Legislation
Following the devastating July 4th flooding across the Hill Country, state lawmakers have scheduled two public hearings in Kerrville to begi

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 18, 20251 min read
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