Wall Lady Hawks win 3A-D2 UIL Girls State Basketball Championship over Central Heights
Friday afternoon we saw the UIL Girls Basketball State Championships march on with the 3A-D2 game between Nacogdoches Central Heights and Wa
Donovan Bridgeforth
2 days ago1 min read
Hitchcock wins 3A-D1 Girls State Basketball Championship in 1st Appearance
On Friday morning the UIL State Championships continued for Girls Basketball at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas with class 3A-D1, a matc
Donovan Bridgeforth
2 days ago1 min read
Lipan takes down Martin's Mill for the 2A-D2 UIL State Girls Basketball Championship, 42-35
On Thursday night the 2A-D2 State Championship saw two familiar foes as Martin Mill (32-5) and Lipan (34-5) matched up for a state title; and the game was sure to live up to the billing.
Donovan Bridgeforth
3 days ago1 min read
2A-D1 UIL State Championship: Panhandle Pantherettes runaway on Mason to win 38-25
SAN ANTONIO, Texas ( TXAN 24 ) - Thursday evening the UIL State Girls Basketball Championships continued in San Antonio at the Alamodome with a match up between Panhandle and Mason in the class 2A-D1. The Panhandle Pantherettes are the team that traveled the furthest to get here with nearly an eight hours drive from the Alamodome and their high school campus. That distance of travel seemed to have little to no effect on this ball club, or their fan base as they jumped out to
Donovan Bridgeforth
3 days ago1 min read
STATE CHAMPIONS: Nazareth clears Saltillo in 1A-D2, 43-28
Thursday afternoon in San Antonio, Texas' Alamodome, Satillo and Nazareth Girl's Basketball teams matched up to decided who would be named the 1A-D2 State Champion. Both teams had a great fan turnout in the building and the energy was very high in the pre-game.
Donovan Bridgeforth
3 days ago1 min read
1A-D1 STATE CHAMPIONS: Broaddus wins 52-42 over Eula at Alamodome
On Thursday morning at the Alamodome in San Antonio the UIL Girl's Basketball State Championships tipped off with the first game of the weekend featuring Broaddus and Eula for the 1A-D1 classification.
Donovan Bridgeforth
3 days ago1 min read
REGIONAL FINALIST: Martin’s Mill beats Beckville to advance to Regional Championship
On Tuesday night Beckville and perennial powerhouse Martin’s Mill met at Tyler Junior College’s Wagstaff Gymnasium to decide who would advan
Donovan Bridgeforth
5 days ago1 min read
REGIONAL FINALIST: Hawkins versus Cayuga in Canton
On Monday Night Canton High School played host and venue to the Boys UIL State Playoff Basketball Regional Semifinal match-up between two piney wood programs, Hawkins and Cayuga.
Donovan Bridgeforth
5 days ago1 min read
Dallas Mavericks Sign Tyler Smith to Two-Way Deal in First Vipers Call-Up of Season
The Dallas Mavericks have signed Tyler Smith to a two-way contract, marking the first NBA call-up of the 2025-26 season for the Rio Grande V
Donovan Bridgeforth
7 days ago1 min read
Polymarket Shows Low Odds of Near-Term U.S.–Iran Ceasefire as Tensions Escalate
On the decentralized platform Polymarket, traders are assigning just about 4 % chance that an official U.S.–Iran ceasefire will be announced
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 12 min read
FBI Investigates Austin Sixth Street Shooting as Potential Terrorism
A mass shooting in downtown Austin early Sunday left three dead and 14 injured, with federal authorities now treating the incident as a poss
Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 11 min read
Judge Keeps Protections in Place, Blocks Trump-Era Third-Country Deportations — For Now
A federal judge has once again pumped the brakes on former President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts, keeping additional depo
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 261 min read
Road to the Midterms: Introduction - Unprecedented Times? by Zac Christian
Someone says it each time a major news story breaks, “We’re living in unprecedented times.” Immigration problems? Unprecedented. Clashes between protestors and law enforcement? Unprecedented. Political turmoil? Unprecedented.
TXAN Digital Staff
Feb 253 min read
BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS: Lindale advances to Area Round over Kilgore
On Tuesday Night Kilgore and Lindale faced off for the Bi-District round of the UIL State Boys Basketball Playoffs. Lindale was the designated home team and their campus was just a 14 mile drive; while Kilgore was the visitors with only a 30 mile drive, to the game site at Tyler High School.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 251 min read
BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS: Chapel Hill cruises over Canton on way to Area Round
Tyler Junior College played host to the Bi-District match-up of the UIL State Boys Basketball Playoffs on Tuesday night where the Canton Eagle and Chapel Hill Bulldogs would decided who would advance to the Area Championship game.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 241 min read
Smith County Prepares to Proclaim February 25 as “Quincy Beavers Jr. Day”
Smith County leaders are preparing to honor a historic figure in local government.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 231 min read
REGIONAL FINALIST: #8 Rains advances over #11 Mineola 49-42 at UT-Tyler
On Monday night, at UT-Tyler, two East Texas programs met to decide who would get a shot at a Regional Championship.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 231 min read
Complaint Filed Alleging Misconduct in 2022 DWI Arrest
A formal complaint has been submitted to the City of Rusk alleging serious misconduct by a Rusk police officer during a June 20, 2022 Drivin
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 232 min read
Cumberland Academy Appeal Denied by UIL Committee
Cumberland Academy will remain in its current district and classification after the District Assignment Appeals Committee of the University
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 231 min read
Lions Host HCU in Regular Season Home Finale with Southland Stakes on the Line
The East Texas A&M University men’s basketball team returns to the Hunt Regional Healthcare Court at The Field House on Monday night for its
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 221 min read
Mexico Military Operation Leaves CJNG Leader Dead, Violence Flares Nationwide
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” has died following a Mexican military operation in western Mexico, marking a major
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 221 min read
WINTER OLYMPICS: Milano Cortina 2026
MILANO CORTINA, Italy ( TXAN 24 ) — As the final flame fades against the Italian night, Milano Cortina 2026 comes to a close—but what was shared here will endure. Across ice and snow, mountains and cities, the world gathered as one, bound by courage, grace, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Records were broken, barriers fell, and friendships crossed borders. These Games reminded us that sport speaks a universal language—of respect, resilience, and hope. Tonight, we sa
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 221 min read
FC Dallas Rallies Behind Musa’s 2 Goals to Top Toronto in Season Opener
FC Dallas opened their MLS campaign with a statement win, defeating Toronto FC 3-2 in a back-and-forth battle.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 221 min read
South Bay Lakers Sweep Texas Legends in Back-to-Back Games in Frisco
The South Bay Lakers came into North Texas and handled business, defeating the Texas Legends twice in two days at Comerica Center, winning 1
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 221 min read
AREA CHAMPIONSHIP: Desoto Lady Eagles advance 49-38 over Longview
The Area Round of the UIL Girls Basketball Playoffs brought a physical, defensive battle between Longview and DeSoto at Athens High School, but it was DeSoto who made the decisive plays when it mattered most.
Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 211 min read
