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Lindale ISD Graduation Dress Code Sparks Legal and Community Backlash
As Lindale High School prepares for its May 23, 2025, graduation ceremony, controversy is mounting over the district’s strict graduation..,

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 162 min read


JUST IN: Dr. Candice Matthews to Conduct Walkthrough of Harris County Jail
In a move toward transparency and accountability, Dr. Candice Matthews, Dr. Muhammad, and their team are conducting an official walkthrough

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 161 min read


Man Says DISA Global Solutions Ruined His Career with False Drug
TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) - In a powerful and emotional interview, Houston activist Quanell X sits down with a man who claims his life and...

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 161 min read


VIDEO: Ricky Jason Avoids Service After Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Dr. Candice Matthews
TXAN 24 News spoke with Dr. Candice Matthews about recent allegations made by a man named Ricky Jason.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 151 min read


Why Dr. Candice Matthews Is Requesting TCOLE Records Related to the Tyler, Texas Police Department Incident
TXAN 24 News spoke directly with Dr. Candice Matthews a national civil rights leader and Statewide Accountability Chair about why she is requesting TCOLE records related to Tyler Police Department.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 151 min read


Dr. Candice Matthews explains how a Level 3 retention holster works
Dr. Candice Matthews spoke directly with TXAN 24 New and explained to us what a Level III (Level 3) retention holster is and how it works…

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 152 min read


VIDEO: Dr. Candice Matthews Calls Out Tyler PD Chief Over Alleged Excessive Force Incident
TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — A powerful public statement from Texas civil rights advocate Dr. Candice Matthews is igniting tensions in Tyler after a viral video surfaced showing what she describes as the “excessive use of force” by Tyler Police officers against a Black woman.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 151 min read


JUST IN: Whitehouse ISD Board Faces Chapter 87 Petition Seeking Immediate Removal
A group of Whitehouse ISD parents has filed a formal petition seeking the immediate removal of several school board members, citing…

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 141 min read


‘Don’t Hurt Me, I’m Pregnant’: VIDEO of Tyler PD Officers Use of Force on Expecting Mother During Arrest
A newly surfaced video obtained by TXAN 24 News reveals a disturbing encounter between Tyler Police Department officers and a visibly…

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 123 min read


5th Lawsuit Filed Against Whitehouse ISD Over Special Ed Practices
This lawsuit is the fifth in a series of legal actions against WISD, highlighting a disturbing trend of alleged misconduct.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 72 min read


Jacksonville City Manager Under Fire After May 3rd Election—Citizens Unhappy
Some residents, like one who spoke out publicly and appeared in a KETK/FOX51 interview, say they were only made aware of the election…

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 51 min read


Why Jacksonville’s MDD Proposal Failed — And What Comes Next
Some voters felt unclear about how funds would be spent or which areas would benefit, while others questioned whether the timing was right f

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 31 min read


Shonda Marsh Takes Landslide Lead In Tyler City Council District 3 Race
With 50% of precincts reporting, Shonda Marsh is in a commanding lead in the race for Tyler City Council District 3.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 31 min read


Jacksonville’s MDD “Overreach Tax”: Limited Voter Eligibility Sparks Outrage
A quiet yet powerful tax proposal is headed to the ballot on May 3, and most Jacksonville-area residents still don’t know about it.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 11 min read


Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Rusk PD Officer, Ongoing Cherokee County Turmoil
A new federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the Rusk Police Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office — further enta

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 301 min read


Graphic Warning: Rusk ISD President Under Fire, Accused of Following Explicit Accounts, Teens
A concerned parent has come forward with allegations involving Rusk ISD School Board President Jake Ocker, accusing him of following…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 151 min read


Cumberland Athletic Director Under Fire for Racist, Sexist Tweets
Screenshots shared with TXAN 24 News show Reid’s account making provocative remarks via the X/Twitter platform. See the screenshots below:

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 131 min read


Alto ISD Addresses Stolen Check, Clarifies FBI Involvement
Alto ISD officials have addressed the situation directly with TXAN 24 News via their legal counsel Blaine Craven and clarified…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 81 min read


VIDEO: Alto ISD Superintendent Claims FBI Investigated, But Agency Denies Involvement
Superintendent West’s statement suggested that the FBI had indeed stepped in. But official paperwork obtained by TXAN 24 News directly…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 71 min read


Bricks Bar Raises Concerns Over Police Presence During Downtown Tyler Event
According to the statement, uniformed and undercover officers from the Tyler Police Department and other agencies were stationed…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 61 min read
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