Texas Ranks Seventh Nationally For Gen Z Digital Advertising Opportunity
Texas ranks seventh nationally for Gen Z digital advertising opportunity, with more than 2.17 million residents between the ages of 20 and 24 and internet coverage reaching 96.74%, according to a new 50-state analysis by TrafficJunky.
TXAN Digital Staff
26 minutes ago1 min read
Texas Ranks Seventh Nationally For Poor Road Conditions And Tire Damage Risk
Texas drivers are navigating some of the nation’s roughest roads, with the state ranking seventh nationally for poor road conditions and tire damage risk in a new 50-state study by Priority Tire.
TXAN Digital Staff
30 minutes ago1 min read
Forney Pulls Away From Tyler Legacy In Second Half, Wins 56-34
Tyler Legacy kept pace with Forney through the first half Friday night, but the visiting Jackrabbits took control after the break, turning a 28-28 halftime tie into a 56-34 victory on the night Legacy celebrated Senior Night.
TXAN Digital Staff
49 minutes ago1 min read
Texas Ranks 27th Among Powerball States Despite 179 Million-Dollar Winning Tickets
Texas has produced 179 Powerball winning tickets worth at least $1 million since October 2015, but the state ranks just 27th nationally when those wins are measured against population.
TXAN Digital Staff
9 hours ago1 min read
Baylor Football Is in Trouble: Can the Bears Survive Without a Head Coach
Baylor football is staring at the abyss, and the timing could hardly be worse. The Bears are dealing with a coaching shake-up, back-to-back losses and growing pressure to prove their season was not a waste of University money.
TXAN Digital Staff
2 days ago2 min read
Cleveland Wins UIL State Military Marching Band Championship In 5A/6A Finals
Cleveland High School claimed first place in the UIL State Military Marching Band Championships for the 5A/6A classification, earning the top honor among five finalists.
Donovan Bridgeforth
2 days ago1 min read
West Rusk Wins 3A UIL State Military Marching Band Championship
West Rusk High School claimed first place in the Class 3A UIL State Military Marching Band Championships, leading a field of East Texas programs competing for state honors.
Donovan Bridgeforth
2 days ago1 min read
UIL State Military Marching Band Championships: 5A/6A Finalists
The stage is set for tonight’s UIL State Military Marching Band Championships! Five bands will take the field, showcasing the precision, discipline, musicianship and dedication that brought them to the state level
TXAN Digital Staff
2 days ago1 min read
STATE FINALISTS: UIL 3A Military Marching Band Finals Are Set, Here’s The List
UIL 3A Military Marching Band Finals are locked in. Here are the 5 East Texas bands that are advancing to the finals in the UIL Class 3A military-style marching band state championships in their reverse performance order.
TXAN Digital Staff
2 days ago1 min read
Lindale Wins UIL 4A State Military Marching Band Championship; Gilmer Finishes Second
Lindale claimed the UIL State Military Marching Band Championship in the 4A classification, finishing first among the five finalists at McLane Stadium.
Donovan Bridgeforth
3 days ago1 min read
Carlisle Claims UIL State Military Marching Band Championship; Union Grove Finishes Second
Carlisle claimed first place at the UIL State Military Marching Band Championships in the 1A/2A classification, leading a field of five finalists at McLane Stadium.
Donovan Bridgeforth
3 days ago1 min read
Five East Texas Bands Set For UIL 4A State Military Marching Championships
Spring Hill, Brownsboro, Van, Gilmer and Lindale high schools are listed in the evening performance schedule, with performances beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Spring Hill is scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m., followed by Brownsboro at 8:45 p.m. Van is set for 9 p.m., Gilmer at 9:15 p.m. and Lindale at 9:30 p.m.
TXAN Digital Staff
3 days ago1 min read
Five East Texas Bands Set To Compete In UIL State Military Marching Finals Round
Overton, Carlisle, Beckville, Shelbyville and Union Grove high schools are listed in the competition schedule, with performances beginning at 7 a.m. at McLane Stadium in Waco.
TXAN Digital Staff
3 days ago1 min read
Headed To Waco: Whitehouse Band Director Shares Local Support and Sacrifices this year reaching UIL State
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (TXAN 24) — For Whitehouse Band Director Randy Kiser, the journey to the UIL Military Marching Band State Championships begins long before senior year. Speaking with TXAN 24 News ahead of the competition at McLane Stadium in Waco, Kiser reflected on the commitment it takes for students to start band in sixth grade and remain dedicated through all seven years of their journey to senior year. He also highlighted the student leadership that has helped shape thi
Donovan Bridgeforth
4 days ago1 min read
Headed To Waco: Bullard Band Director Reflects On Journey To UIL State Championship
Ahead of tomorrow’s UIL State Military Marching Band Championships, Bullard’s band director sat down with TXAN 24 News to reflect on a journey years in the making.
For Sergio Olivares, the road to state carries a special meaning. The senior class competing this week was his first group of band students, and he has watched them grow as musicians and young adults throughout their time together. His current juniors were the first students he brought into the band program.
Donovan Bridgeforth
4 days ago1 min read
Klyde Warren Park Welcomed Thousands For Annual Halloween Celebration In Dallas
Thousands of families gathered in downtown Dallas for the sixth annual Trick-or-Treating in the Park, a free Halloween celebration featuring activities for children and families.
Presented by Kroger, the event transformed Klyde Warren Park into a community gathering space filled with Halloween festivities, including trick-or-treating, costume contests, children’s book giveaways and other family-friendly activities.
Donovan Bridgeforth
4 days ago1 min read
East Texas Sends A Strong Contingent To UIL State Military Marching Band Championships
East Texas high school marching bands will take center stage this week as the 2026 University Interscholastic League State Military Class Marching Band Championships arrive at McLane Stadium on the campus of Baylor University.
TXAN Digital Staff
4 days ago2 min read
When Clicks Come Before Compassion: The Ethical Failure Of Livestreaming A Human Tragedy
There is a line between reporting the news and exploiting a tragedy. When reports emerged that Smash Da Topic livestreamed the death of a 20-year-old who jumped to their death in Dallas, that line demanded serious scrutiny.
Donovan Bridgeforth
5 days ago2 min read
Baylor Fires Dave Aranda After 40-40 Run, Kansas Loss
Baylor has fired head football coach Dave Aranda, according to ESPN sources, ending his tenure in Waco after a 40-40 record across seven seasons.
Donovan Bridgeforth
6 days ago1 min read
Prairie View A&M Claims Big Cat Cup With 30-19 Win Over East Texas A&M
Prairie View A&M used a balanced offensive attack and a productive ground game to defeat East Texas A&M, 30-19, capturing the Big Cat Cup in a rivalry matchup between the Panthers and Lions.
Donovan Bridgeforth
6 days ago2 min read
No. 7 Grand Saline Rolls Past Edgewood 45-13 To Move To 9-0
Grand Saline continues to make its case as one of the top teams in Texas Class 3A Division II, dominating rival Edgewood 45-13 to improve to 9-0 on the season.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 231 min read
Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs Renew Texas Rivalry In Friday Night Showdown
The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs renew their Texas rivalry Friday night, October 23, with a matchup at Austin’s Moody Center offering both teams an early opportunity to build momentum in the 2026-27 NBA season.
TXAN Digital Staff
Oct 232 min read
Texas Senate Race Remains Closely Contested In Weeks Before Election Day
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remain closely positioned in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, according to recent polling ahead of the November 3 midterm election.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 221 min read
Houston, Dallas Tie In National Study Of Tourist-Friendly Cities
Houston and Dallas are tied in a new national study measuring how efficiently visitors can fit sightseeing into a trip, with both Texas cities earning 54.9 out of 100.
The TouristMaxxing Index, compiled by JRPass.com, compared 20 major U.S. cities across seven measures, including attraction access by car and on foot, transportation costs, travel time and admission prices.
TXAN Digital Staff
Oct 221 min read
Gomez, Morticia Addams Top Texas Couples Costume Searches For Halloween 2026
Gomez and Morticia Addams are Texas’ most-searched couples Halloween costume heading into 2026, while Mario and Luigi lead the state’s duo costume searches, according to new research from CSGOGem.
The study found 3,720 Google searches for Gomez and Morticia costumes in Texas from July through September 2026. The spooky couple ranked second nationally, with 35,000 searches across the United States, and led searches in 14 states, including Texas.
TXAN Digital Staff
Oct 221 min read
