Cherokee County Resident Alleges Gunfire Report Was Ignored Before Arson Fire
A Cherokee County resident is alleging that authorities failed to respond to a report of gunfire and arson threats before a subsequent fire left their stepmother facing significant hardship.
TXAN Digital Staff
29 minutes ago1 min read
Hasan Piker’s Political Influence Raises Questions For Parents And Families
The growing reach of political livestreamers is prompting conversations about how parents can help young people understand political commentary, online rhetoric and competing ideologies.
TXAN Digital Staff
4 hours ago1 min read
Texas Ranks 15th In Workplace Discrimination Charge Score
Texas ranked 15th in a state-by-state ranking of workplace discrimination charge rates, recording a total score of 51.32, according to the supplied data.
The ranking examines reported charges across nine categories, including race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, pregnancy-related discrimination and retaliation. Rates are measured per 100,000 employees.
TXAN Digital Staff
6 hours ago1 min read
BREAKING: Rusk Faces $1 Million Lawsuit From Former City Official
The City of Rusk is facing a lawsuit filed by former Director of Code Enforcement Derek Jackson, who is seeking monetary damages of more than $250,000 and up to $1 million, along with potential reinstatement and other court-ordered relief, according to a petition filed in Cherokee County district court.
TXAN Digital Staff
23 hours ago2 min read
Rusk Interim City Manager Files Formal Grievance Alleging Retaliation And Interference
Rusk’s ongoing leadership dispute has taken another turn after City Manager Victoria D. Minton filed a formal employee grievance alleging retaliation concerns, interference with her duties and questions surrounding the city’s financial communications.
TXAN Digital Staff
1 day ago2 min read
Assisted Suicide And Dementia: Zach Mettler Discusses Canada’s Policies And U.S. Implications
As debates over assisted suicide and medical assistance in dying continue across North America, questions about dementia, mental illness and patient consent are raising concerns about the boundaries of end-of-life care.
Donovan Bridgeforth
1 day ago2 min read
Ennis Junior High School Builds Student Leadership Through Leadership Program
Ennis Junior High School is finding creative ways to help students develop leadership skills, build confidence and understand the importance of character through a program that encourages boys and girls to dress like leaders on designated days, including game days.
TXAN Digital Staff
1 day ago1 min read
Dallas Cowboys Superfan “Tattoo Mark” Shenefield Dies, Leaving Behind A Legacy Of Giving
DALLAS, Texas (TXAN 24) — Mark “Tattoo Mark” Shenefield, a well-known Dallas Cowboys superfan and philanthropist who dedicated years to bringing comfort to hospitalized children, has died unexpectedly, according to a news release issued Tuesday.
Shenefield was the founder of the Tattoo Mark Foundation, an organization focused on raising funds, collecting teddy bears and delivering them to sick children in hospitals. Through the effort, he sought to give children and their f
Donovan Bridgeforth
2 days ago2 min read
Rusk City Council Faces Questions Over Leadership, Oversight And Interim City Manager
Questions about accountability and leadership are mounting in Rusk as residents raise concerns about the interim city manager, the council’s oversight efforts and an upcoming special meeting scheduled to address personnel matters.
According to allegations submitted by concerned residents, City Secretary and Interim City Manager Victoria Minton left a recent council meeting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes after it began, before an independent CPA firm presented its report
TXAN Digital Staff
2 days ago2 min read
Parenting In 2026: Expert Shares Three Ways Parents Can Help Children Build Emotional Resilience
Parenting in an increasingly digital world presents new challenges for families, from helping children manage their emotions to preparing them to navigate adversity independently.
In an interview with TXAN 24 News, Donovan Bridgeforth spoke with Deana Thayer, a parenting specialist at Focus on the Family, about practical strategies parents can use to raise emotionally resilient children.
TXAN Digital Staff
2 days ago2 min read
Dallas Launches Free Digital Hub For Arts And Culture
Dallas artists, arts organizations and residents have a new online resource designed to make the city’s cultural scene easier to navigate.
Donovan Bridgeforth
3 days ago1 min read
Texas Cold Front Could Bring Cooler Temperatures And Storm Threat
Texans could see a significant change in weather this week as a cold front moves across the state, bringing cooler temperatures and the potential for strong storms in some areas.
TXAN Digital Staff
3 days ago1 min read
Director Ed Perkins Examines The 2016 Clown Panic In New Documentary
The 2016 clown panic became a nationwide phenomenon fueled by unsettling sightings, viral social media posts and growing public fear. Nearly a decade later, filmmaker Ed Perkins is revisiting the events in a documentary that examines not only what happened, but what the panic revealed about American society.
Donovan Bridgeforth
4 days ago2 min read
Texas Sees Sharp Decline In Homes Valued Below $200,000
Texas has experienced a significant shift in its supply of lower-priced owner-occupied homes, with the share valued below $200,000 falling nearly 24 percentage points between 2019 and 2024.
According to an analysis by Underwood Lawfirm of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data, Texas ranked 15th among states for the largest percentage-point decline in homes below that threshold.
TXAN Digital Staff
4 days ago1 min read
Texas Leads Nation In Fatal Large-Truck Interstate Crashes, Study Finds
Texas recorded 1,886 fatal crashes involving large trucks on interstate highways from 2020 through 2024, the highest total nationally, according to research by Houston-based DeHoyos Accident Attorneys.
TXAN Digital Staff
4 days ago1 min read
Houston Cougars Dominate Kansas State Behind Patrick Overmyer’s Four Touchdown Catches
The No. 22 Houston Cougars earned a 35-16 road victory over Kansas State on Saturday, powered by a record-tying performance from tight end Patrick Overmyer.
The Houston junior caught four touchdown passes from senior quarterback Conner Weigman, tying the NCAA record for touchdown receptions by a tight end in a game. Overmyer finished with eight catches for 83 yards.
TXAN Digital Staff
5 days ago1 min read
Houston Texans’ Stadium Ranks Among NFL’s Most Traffic-Heavy Venues
Houston football fans face some of the NFL’s more challenging game-day traffic conditions, according to new research comparing congestion around all 32 league stadiums.
NRG Stadium recorded a Traffic Score of 57.9, placing it 11th in the study by Betpack. The research used TomTom Move data to evaluate congestion, average vehicle speeds and travel time within a one-kilometer radius of each stadium.
TXAN Digital Staff
5 days ago1 min read
Buccaneers Run Over Cowboys In Arlington
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaned on a powerful rushing attack and capitalized on Dallas’ turnovers to take control of Thursday night’s matchup at AT&T Stadium.
Tampa Bay rushed for 241 yards on 39 carries, averaging 6.2 yards per attempt, while finishing with 419 total yards. The Buccaneers controlled possession for 39:21, keeping the Dallas offense off the field for much of the game.
TXAN Digital Staff
7 days ago1 min read
Two Texas High Schools Advance As Finalists In T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Competition
Two Texas high schools are in the national spotlight after advancing to the Top 40 of T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition, giving Texans an opportunity to help send one of the schools to the Final Four and a shot at a $1 million home-field upgrade.
TXAN Digital Staff
Oct 81 min read
Texas Climate Report Challenges Claims Of Worsening Extreme Weather
A new climate assessment focused on Texas challenges some recent claims that worsening extreme weather is evidence of an accelerating climate crisis, while emphasizing long-term weather and agricultural data from federal agencies.
TXAN Digital Staff
Oct 71 min read
Texas Ranks 10th-Widest Nationally For DUI Enforcement Gap
Texas ranks 10th nationally for the widest gap between reported DUI crashes and DUI arrests, according to a new 50-state analysis by Grigor Law Injury and Car Accident Lawyers.
TXAN Digital Staff
Oct 61 min read
What You Should Know After a Rideshare Crash
Getting into an Uber or Lyft feels almost like using a vending machine at this point. Tap a button, a car shows up, and you get in. Most rides go smoothly. In case of a crash, the aftermath is genuinely different from an ordinary two-car wreck, and many passengers find that out the hard way.
TXAN Digital Staff
Oct 55 min read
Does a DUI Always Lead to Jail Time?
Law enforcement agencies made an estimated 804,926 arrests for driving under the influence in 2024, about 11% of all arrests in the country, according to the FBI.
TXAN Digital Staff
Oct 54 min read
Faith Communities Urged To Become A Consistent Source Of Support For Foster Children
Churches and faith communities can play a lasting role in supporting children in foster care, according to Dr. Sharen Ford, director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 41 min read
#5 SFA Holds Off UIW to move to 6-0 for first time since 1995
Stephen F. Austin held off Incarnate Word by two points Saturday as the Lumberjacks kept their strong start to the season intact.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Oct 31 min read
