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Exonerated Death Row Inmate Kerry Cook Awaits Smith County's Final Move to Right Their Wrongs

Sep 152 min read

Exonerated Death Row Inmate Kerry Cook Awaits Smith County's Final Move to Right Their Wrongs

Kerry Max Cook, once wrongfully convicted of murder, rape and mutilation of 21-year-old Texas woman, has now officially exonerated by the st

Lufkin Native Erik McCoy Leads Saints' Offensive Line in Dominant Win Over Cowboys

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 151 min read

Lufkin Native Erik McCoy Leads Saints' Offensive Line in Dominant Win Over Cowboys

New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy, hailing from Lufkin, Texas, played a pivotal role in leading the offensive line as the Saints dominate

ICYMI: Apaches win overtime ESPN thriller over #6 Trinity Valley

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 151 min read

ICYMI: Apaches win overtime ESPN thriller over #6 Trinity Valley

In this deep East Texas matchup that aired live on ESPN, Tyler Junior College's Apaches secured a 14-7 victory over the #6-ranked Trinity Va

Piney Award: Jordan Dorsey named Week 2 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 131 min read

Piney Award: Jordan Dorsey named Week 2 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

Jordan Dorsey, plays defense and special teams for the Fightin’ Jacksonville Indians. He chased down 7 tackles and pulled off a blocked punt

Tyler Resident Wins $2M from Scratch-Off Ticket

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 121 min read

Tyler Resident Wins $2M from Scratch-Off Ticket

A lucky Tyler resident is celebrating after claiming a $2 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased locally.

PICTURE: Ceiling Collapse at Sweet Union Apartments Nearly Injures Toddlers

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 102 min read

PICTURE: Ceiling Collapse at Sweet Union Apartments Nearly Injures Toddlers

The Sweet Union Apartments on U.S. 69 are once again facing deep scrutiny after a ceiling collapse nearly injured two toddlers in a resident

INJURY: Las Vegas Raiders Edge Rusher from East Texas Sidelined with Knee Sprain

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 101 min read

INJURY: Las Vegas Raiders Edge Rusher from East Texas Sidelined with Knee Sprain

Tyree Wilson, the standout NFL player from West Rusk High School, suffered a knee sprain during a game on Sunday while playing for the Las V

1 Person Detained, 50 Dogs Found in Smith County Dogfighting Bust

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 91 min read

1 Person Detained, 50 Dogs Found in Smith County Dogfighting Bust

The Smith County Sheriff’s Office has detained one person after what appears to be a large-scale dogfighting operation was discovered, just

MNF: Longview Native Trent Williams puts on a clinic for 49ers

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 91 min read

MNF: Longview Native Trent Williams puts on a clinic for 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, California (TXAN 24) – East Texas was in the spotlight on Monday Night Football as Longview native Trent Williams suited...

East Texas' DeMarvion Overshown Leads Cowboys with 11 Tackles Against Browns

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 91 min read

East Texas' DeMarvion Overshown Leads Cowboys with 11 Tackles Against Browns

East Texas native DeMarvion Overshown had a standout performance in today’s Dallas Cowboys victory over the Cleveland Browns, leading the te

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 92 min read

LIST: Week 2 ETXHSFB Stat Leaders

Here’s a look at the Top 5 East Texas statistical leaders in skill categories through Week 2:

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 71 min read

LIVE SCORE: #3 Texas vs #10 Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (TXAN 24) — Keep up with Key Plays and the Live Score of the game, here on TXAN 24 News:

East Texas’ Own Innis Gaines to Represent in NFL’s Historic Brazil Matchup Against Eagles

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 61 min read

East Texas’ Own Innis Gaines to Represent in NFL’s Historic Brazil Matchup Against Eagles

In a historic moment for the NFL, tonight marks the league’s first-ever game in Brazil, and representing East Texas on this global stage is

UPDATE: Jeffery Hatfield identified as Pedestrian in Train Fatality; Railroad Crossing Blocked

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 61 min read

UPDATE: Jeffery Hatfield identified as Pedestrian in Train Fatality; Railroad Crossing Blocked

The Jacksonville Police Department is currently investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian and a train in the 100 block of North

Piney Award: Rickey Stewart named Week 1 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 61 min read

Piney Award: Rickey Stewart named Week 1 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

University of Texas Longhorn Verbal Commit, Rickey Stewart, who was ranked #6 in our Preseason Top 25 ETX High School Players and ranked #4

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 11 min read

LIST: East Texas HSFB Stat Leaders

Here’s a look at the Top 5 statistical leaders in skill categories in East Texas after Week 1:

The Coasters: Tyler’s Own Carl Gardner Sr. Led the 1st Band Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 313 min read

The Coasters: Tyler’s Own Carl Gardner Sr. Led the 1st Band Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — Carl Gardner Sr., born and raised in Tyler, Texas, would go on to change the course of music history as the...

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Valita Waits Travel Group

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 301 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Valita Waits Travel Group

Valita Waits Travel Group (VWT) is a 5-star travel agency in Tyler, Texas, that specializes in crafting unforgettable group adventures aroun

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Juicy J’s TX Melts

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 301 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Juicy J’s TX Melts

Juicy J’s TX Melts is a family-owned food truck business that has become a beloved fixture in Tyler and East Texas. Specializing in gourmet

KEYPLAYS: Colorado University defeats NDSU

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 292 min read

KEYPLAYS: Colorado University defeats NDSU

In Week One of the College Football Season Colorado University took on North Dakota State University in Boulder, Colorado in front of a sold