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)…

As Lindale High School prepares for its May 23, 2025, graduation ceremony, controversy is mounting over the district’s strict graduation..,

In a move toward transparency and accountability, Dr. Candice Matthews, Dr. Muhammad, and their team are conducting an official walkthrough

TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) - In a powerful and emotional interview, Houston activist Quanell X sits down with a man who claims his life and...

TXAN 24 News spoke with Dr. Candice Matthews about recent allegations made by a man named Ricky Jason.

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.

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…

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.

A group of Whitehouse ISD parents has filed a formal petition seeking the immediate removal of several school board members, citing…

A newly surfaced video obtained by TXAN 24 News reveals a disturbing encounter between Tyler Police Department officers and a visibly…

This lawsuit is the fifth in a series of legal actions against WISD, highlighting a disturbing trend of alleged misconduct.

Some residents, like one who spoke out publicly and appeared in a KETK/FOX51 interview, say they were only made aware of the election…