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4 East Texas High Schools Rank Among Top 75 in State for Girls’ Volleyball

Aug 23, 20242 min read

4 East Texas High Schools Rank Among Top 75 in State for Girls’ Volleyball

Four East Texas high schools have earned spots in the top 75 statewide rankings for girls’ volleyball, showcasing the region’s exceptional t

Second Suspect Arrested in Murder of Jacksonville Woman; Investigation Ongoing

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 22, 20241 min read

Second Suspect Arrested in Murder of Jacksonville Woman; Investigation Ongoing

On August 22, 2024, law enforcement agencies made a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Clara Deane Wil

MISSING: Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Roselyn Navaeh Smith in Nacogdoches

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 22, 20241 min read

MISSING: Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Roselyn Navaeh Smith in Nacogdoches

The City of Nacogdoches is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 12-year-old girl, Roselyn Navaeh Smith. She was last see

Juvenile Arrested in Connection to Clara Wilson Murder

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 22, 20241 min read

Juvenile Arrested in Connection to Clara Wilson Murder

On August 22, 2024, a coordinated operation by the Jacksonville Police Department, Texas Rangers, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department, and

RANKINGS: Top 25 High School Football Teams in East Texas

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 21, 20243 min read

RANKINGS: Top 25 High School Football Teams in East Texas

Here’s a look at the top 25 high school football teams in East Texas, as the season kicks into high gear:

VIDEO: Pine Creek Apartments Residents Speak Out About Horrific Living Conditions

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 20, 20243 min read

VIDEO: Pine Creek Apartments Residents Speak Out About Horrific Living Conditions

Residents of Pine Creek Apartments at 1511 Gay Avenue in Jacksonville, Texas, are raising alarms over appalling living conditions that they

Spirit Halloween Coming to Tyler's Cumberland Mall This Fall

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 20, 20242 min read

Spirit Halloween Coming to Tyler's Cumberland Mall This Fall

Tyler, Texas, is about to get a little spookier this fall with the arrival of a new Spirit Halloween store in South Tyler’s Cumberland Mall.

LIST: Top 20 ETX High School Football Players

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 19, 20242 min read

LIST: Top 20 ETX High School Football Players

EAST TEXAS (TXAN 24) — Here’s a look at the Top 20 East Texas High School Football Players heading into the 2024-25 season:

Children’s Business Fair Brings Entrepreneurial Spirit to Downtown Tyler

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 18, 20241 min read

Children’s Business Fair Brings Entrepreneurial Spirit to Downtown Tyler

Downtown Tyler was abuzz with youthful energy as the Children’s Business Fair took over the streets August 18.

29-Year-Old Clara Wilson Fatally Shot on Gillespie Avenue in Jacksonville

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 17, 20241 min read

29-Year-Old Clara Wilson Fatally Shot on Gillespie Avenue in Jacksonville

A quiet Jacksonville neighborhood was shaken early Friday morning when Clara Wilson, a 29-year-old woman, was found shot to death in her hom

‘Unlivable’ Conditions at Little Creek Apartments: Tenants Speak Out as Management Stays Silent

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 13, 20242 min read

‘Unlivable’ Conditions at Little Creek Apartments: Tenants Speak Out as Management Stays Silent

Lee Riden Joins Nichols Intermediate as New Assistant Principal

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 12, 20241 min read

Lee Riden Joins Nichols Intermediate as New Assistant Principal

JACKSONVILLE, Texas (TXAN 24) — Jacksonville ISD has announced the appointment of Lee Riden as the new Assistant Principal at Nichols Interm

TXAN 24: CFB Top 25 for the 2024 Fall Season

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 12, 20243 min read

TXAN 24: CFB Top 25 for the 2024 Fall Season

As we gear up for another thrilling fall football season, TXAN 24 News is excited to present our latest rankings of the Top 25 CFB football

PICTURES: Residents of Sweet Union Apartments Report Serious Health Code Violations

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 11, 20242 min read

PICTURES: Residents of Sweet Union Apartments Report Serious Health Code Violations

Residents of the Sweet Union Apartments, located at 1011 U.S. 69 in Jacksonville, are raising the alarm over severe health and safety concer

Revitalizing Edom: The Impact of Edom Art House on East Texas’ Art Scene

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 10, 20243 min read

Revitalizing Edom: The Impact of Edom Art House on East Texas’ Art Scene

Founded by Justin Brown, an award-winning brand strategist and talented wire wrap jewelry artist, the gallery is more than just a place to v

UPDATE: Missing Jacksonville Man Found Safe in Tyler

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 4, 20241 min read

UPDATE: Missing Jacksonville Man Found Safe in Tyler

Davon Mask, the Jacksonville native who was reported missing earlier this week, has been found safe. Tyler Police Department confirmed that

MISSING: A search for Davon Mask underway

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 4, 20241 min read

MISSING: A search for Davon Mask underway

Authorities in Tyler are seeking the public's help in locating Davon Mask, a Jacksonville native who has gone missing. Mask, who recently mo

How to Watch Tomorrow’s NFL Season Opener: Houston Texans vs. Chicago Bears in the Hall of Fame Game

Donovan Bridgeforth

Jul 31, 20242 min read

How to Watch Tomorrow’s NFL Season Opener: Houston Texans vs. Chicago Bears in the Hall of Fame Game

The NFL preseason officially begins tomorrow with the highly anticipated Hall of Fame Game, featuring between Houston Texans & Chicago Bears

Derrick McDuff Jr. Found Safe in Tyler, Texas

Donovan Bridgeforth

Jul 30, 20241 min read

Derrick McDuff Jr. Found Safe in Tyler, Texas

Tyler, Texas – In a heartwarming turn of events, Derrick McDuff Jr. has been found safe and is now reunited with his family.

Remembering Tevin Antonio Garland: A Life Well Lived and Forever Cherished

Donovan Bridgeforth

Jul 30, 20242 min read

Remembering Tevin Antonio Garland: A Life Well Lived and Forever Cherished

Today marks eight years since the passing of Tevin Antonio Garland, who tragically left us at the tender age of 23. Born on September 16, 19