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Tyler Together Race Relations set to host annual MLK march

1 day ago2 min read

Tyler Together Race Relations set to host annual MLK march

TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — On Monday, January 20, 2025, the city of Tyler will come together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...

Concerns Mount Over Whitehouse ISD Investigations

TXAN Digital Staff

1 day ago1 min read

Concerns Mount Over Whitehouse ISD Investigations

EAST TEXAS (TXAN 24) -- Alarming reports of abuse, neglect, and misconduct within Whitehouse ISD are raising urgent questions about the...

Whitehouse ISD Under Fire: Leaked TEA Discipline List Raises Questions Amid Federal Lawsuits

Donovan Bridgeforth

2 days ago2 min read

Whitehouse ISD Under Fire: Leaked TEA Discipline List Raises Questions Amid Federal Lawsuits

WHITEHOUSE, Texas (TXAN 24) — In the shadow of federal lawsuits alleging mistreatment of special needs students, Whitehouse Independent...

OBITUARY: Former JISD Chief of Police Marvin Acker Passes Away at 62

Donovan Bridgeforth

4 days ago2 min read

OBITUARY: Former JISD Chief of Police Marvin Acker Passes Away at 62

JACKSONVILLE, Texas (TXAN 24) — The Jacksonville community is mourning the loss of Marvin B. Acker, a dedicated public servant and former...

Beloved Former JISD Chief of Police Marvin Acker Passes Away Unexpectedly

Donovan Bridgeforth

5 days ago1 min read

Beloved Former JISD Chief of Police Marvin Acker Passes Away Unexpectedly

JACKSONVILLE, Texas (TXAN 24) – The Jacksonville and Cherokee County communities are mourning the sudden loss of Marvin Acker, a beloved...

PHOTOS: Kilgore loses 55-21 to Celina at AT&T Stadium

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 201 min read

PHOTOS: Kilgore loses 55-21 to Celina at AT&T Stadium

ARLINGTON, Texas (TXAN 24) -- Kilgore came up short with a final score of 55-21 in a one-sided contest. Despite posting close to 300...

PHOTOS: Carthage wins 10th State Championship 28-14 over Waco La Vega

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 201 min read

PHOTOS: Carthage wins 10th State Championship 28-14 over Waco La Vega

ARLINGTON, Texas (TXAN 24) -- Carthage clinched the victory with a final score of 28-14. The Bulldogs dominated on offense, racking up...

East Texas Teams Struggling at State: Can Kilgore and Carthage Turn the Tide?

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 202 min read

East Texas Teams Struggling at State: Can Kilgore and Carthage Turn the Tide?

EAST TEXAS (TXAN 24) — It’s been a tough week for East Texas at the UIL State Football Championships, with local teams starting 0-3 in...

How to Watch the UIL Texas High School Football State Championships

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 202 min read

How to Watch the UIL Texas High School Football State Championships

ARLINGTON, Texas (TXAN 24) — The Texas UIL State Football Championships are here, and fans across the Lone Star State are gearing up to...

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Nickalous McGrew

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 181 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Nickalous McGrew

TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — In partnership with the Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce, TXAN 24 News is proud to highlight outstanding member...

Bella’s Heart: A Local Nonprofit Fighting the Heartworm Epidemic and Helping Stray Dogs in Cherokee County

Miranda Wilt

Dec 183 min read

Bella’s Heart: A Local Nonprofit Fighting the Heartworm Epidemic and Helping Stray Dogs in Cherokee County

In 2019, Stephanie Hassell experienced a heartbreaking loss when her beloved dog, Bella, passed away at just seven years old due to heartwo

BREAKING: Tyler Police Searching for Critical Missing Children

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 131 min read

BREAKING: Tyler Police Searching for Critical Missing Children

Tyler, Texas — On the morning of Friday, December 13th, at approximately 7:10 a.m., officers with the Tyler Police Department responded...

BREAKING: 2 East Texas Teams to play for State

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 121 min read

BREAKING: 2 East Texas Teams to play for State

Here’s a closer look at the teams making the trip to state:

Missing Person Alert: Help Find Colton Maldonado

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 121 min read

Missing Person Alert: Help Find Colton Maldonado

JACKSONVILLE, Texas (TXAN 24) — Authorities and family members are seeking assistance in locating Colton Maldonado, who has been missing...

Tyler Metro Business Spotlight: Sammantha Megaw, SocialWorx Advocacy Group

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 101 min read

Tyler Metro Business Spotlight: Sammantha Megaw, SocialWorx Advocacy Group

As a part of our partnership with the Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce we are highlighting their member businesses:

Whitehouse ISD Faces 4th Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Mistreatment of Special Needs Student

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 102 min read

Whitehouse ISD Faces 4th Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Mistreatment of Special Needs Student

Yet another lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas that alleges significant mistreatme

East Texas Star Demarvion Overshown Faces Second ACL Injury in Heartbreaking Setback

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 102 min read

East Texas Star Demarvion Overshown Faces Second ACL Injury in Heartbreaking Setback

The Dallas Cowboys were dealt a devastating blow Sunday when rookie linebacker Demarvion Overshown suffered a serious injury to his right le

Judge Denies Whitehouse ISD’s Motion to Dismiss Special Needs Student Safety Lawsuits

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 91 min read

Judge Denies Whitehouse ISD’s Motion to Dismiss Special Needs Student Safety Lawsuits

Whitehouse Independent School District (ISD) is facing increased legal and community pressure after a judge denied the district’s motions to

Jay-Z, Diddy Accused of Assaulting 13-Year-Old, East Texas Lawyer Leads the Fight

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 92 min read

Jay-Z, Diddy Accused of Assaulting 13-Year-Old, East Texas Lawyer Leads the Fight

Tony Buzbee, the renowned attorney born in Atlanta, Texas, is taking center stage in a legal battle involving hip-hop moguls Sean “Diddy” Co

LIST: 11 East Texas Players on 7 of 12 CFP Teams

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 81 min read

LIST: 11 East Texas Players on 7 of 12 CFP Teams

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