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San Antonio Launches ‘Music to Business’ Program to Boost Local Economy
Local leaders in San Antonio are blending art and commerce through a new city-backed initiative called “Music to Business.”

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Texas High-Speed Rail Project Gains New Momentum
After years of delays and uncertainty, Texas’ long-discussed high-speed rail project may finally be back on track.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 18, 20251 min read


San Antonio Missions to Host Benefit Game for Flood Victims
The effort comes after recent flash floods devastated parts of Kerrville and surrounding communities. Local leaders praised the team’s suppo

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 17, 20251 min read


SNAP Hot-Food Eligibility Expands After Flooding
In response to ongoing flood damage across Central and South Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has authorized an expansion of SNAP hot-food benefi

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 17, 20251 min read


Fort Worth Police Chief Finalists Include Austin’s Eddie Garcia
The city has announced a community meet-and-greet later this week, where residents will have a chance to hear directly from the candidates.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 17, 20251 min read


SB-3 Triggers Special Session at Texas Capitol
Governor Greg Abbott has called a special legislative session to begin July 21, following his veto of SB-3 — a bill that sought to regulate

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Cumberland Academy Names Superintendent Finalist: Dr. Jo Ann Simmons
Cumberland Academy’s Board of Directors has named Dr. Jo Ann Simmons as the lone finalist for Superintendent, signaling a new chapter for on

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Wife Files for Divorce from Ken Paxton After 38 Years
In a major shakeup inside Texas politics, State Senator Angela Paxton has officially filed for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton afte

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 10, 20251 min read


Firing Safely: Your Guide to Private Gun Ranges in East Texas
With more East Texans moving onto rural land, interest in private gun ranges is growing but so are the questions.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 29, 20253 min read


SOURCES: Sheriff Brent Dickson Barred from Attending Former Sheriff’s Funeral by Family
TXAN 24 News has learned that current Sheriff Brent Dickson was specifically asked by Campbell’s family not to attend the funeral — a reques

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 28, 20251 min read


UPDATE: Cherokee County Sheriff Escalates Dangerous Gun Range Complaints to County Attorney
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…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Attorney General: Cherokee County Sheriff Had No Right to Control Inmate Phone Money
What will the county judge and commissioners do to rein in the leadership failures at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office?

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Cornbread Hemp Co-Founder Reacts to Governor Abbott’s Veto of Texas Cannabis Bill
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

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 24, 20251 min read


BREAKING: Greg Abbott’s Decision Saves THC Product Access in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed SB3 — a controversial bill that would have banned nearly all hemp-derived THC products in Texas, dealing a m

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 23, 20251 min read


JUST IN: Smith County Sheriff, Larry Smith, Faces Removal Petition
The petition, submitted February 13, 2025, lay dormant until June 16, when a citation was finally issued and Sheriff Smith was formally serv

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Special Needs Inmate Allegedly Tased at Cherokee County Jail, Details Under Review
A special needs inmate housed at the Cherokee County Jail was reportedly tased by detention officers in a recent incident that has sparked c

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 16, 20251 min read
JUNETEENTH: How it became a Federal Holiday
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.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 16, 20251 min read


‘NO KINGS’: Protesters Line Broadway & Fourth in Tyler Opposing Donald Trump
A group of demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Fourth Street, holding signs and chanting…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 14, 20251 min read


Double Duty, Double Pay: Corruption Allegations Rock Cherokee County Law Enforcement
If an independent law enforcement agency — such as the Texas Rangers or FBI — steps in, Cherokee County may face its most serious public…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 10, 20253 min read


The Legend of the Alamo: What Happened
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.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 9, 20251 min read
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