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 voters felt unclear about how funds would be spent or which areas would benefit, while others questioned whether the timing was right f

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.

A new federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the Rusk Police Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office — further enta

A concerned parent has come forward with allegations involving Rusk ISD School Board President Jake Ocker, accusing him of following…

Screenshots shared with TXAN 24 News show Reid’s account making provocative remarks via the X/Twitter platform. See the screenshots below:

Alto ISD officials have addressed the situation directly with TXAN 24 News via their legal counsel Blaine Craven and clarified…

Superintendent West’s statement suggested that the FBI had indeed stepped in. But official paperwork obtained by TXAN 24 News directly…

The Cherokee County corruption scandal is complex, with a range of key figures playing pivotal roles. Let’s break down the people at the…

Here’s what we know so far about the explosive allegations surrounding local government and law enforcement in Cherokee County:

Our newsroom has received multiple anonymous tips indicating that the recent complaint against Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney stems…

The City of Rusk has placed Police Chief Scott Heagney on administrative leave following a complaint against him, according to City Manager

Documents obtained by TXAN 24 News outline significant claims by the Rusk Chief of Police, Scott L. Heaney, against the Cherokee County…

“At no time will I tolerate lazy employees who fail to do the job they are paid to do, and if my employees violate the law, they will be hel