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BREAKING: Westwood Names Glen Tunstall Interim Head Coach Following UIL Suspension of Richard Bishop

Oct 25, 20241 min read

BREAKING: Westwood Names Glen Tunstall Interim Head Coach Following UIL Suspension of Richard Bishop

This decision comes after the UIL (University Interscholastic League) issued a suspension for Head Coach Richard Bishop, barring him from pa

Candies Funnel Cakes & Moore: Freshly Fried Food with a Smile

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 22, 20241 min read

Candies Funnel Cakes & Moore: Freshly Fried Food with a Smile

Candies Funnel Cakes & Moore, where “It’s All Good,” has been serving the Tyler community since 2015 with its unbeatable combination of swee

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Remain Undefeated After Super Bowl Rematch

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 20, 20241 min read

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Remain Undefeated After Super Bowl Rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs continued their dominance this season, improving to 6-0 after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl remat

BREAKING: Whitehouse ISD Hit with 3rd Special Needs Lawsuit, $30+ Million in Total Claims

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 19, 20242 min read

BREAKING: Whitehouse ISD Hit with 3rd Special Needs Lawsuit, $30+ Million in Total Claims

Whitehouse Independent School District (WISD) is now facing over $30 million in lawsuits after a third recent case has been filed, accusing

BREAKING: 2nd Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Whitehouse ISD Involving Students with Disabilities

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 17, 20242 min read

BREAKING: 2nd Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Whitehouse ISD Involving Students with Disabilities

The latest lawsuit, filed by Mary O’Neill on behalf of her child A.O., accuses the district of ignoring reports of severe bullying, harassme

PHOTOS: Roof Collapse at Sweet Union Apartments Sends Child to Hospital

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 16, 20241 min read

PHOTOS: Roof Collapse at Sweet Union Apartments Sends Child to Hospital

A resident at Sweet Union Apartments has reported that the roof in their bathroom collapsed on their young daughter, sending her to the hosp

Execution Warrant Upheld for Palestine Man on Death Row Despite Advocacy Efforts

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 15, 20241 min read

Execution Warrant Upheld for Palestine Man on Death Row Despite Advocacy Efforts

A judge in East Texas has upheld the execution warrant for Robert Roberson, a Palestine man on death row since 2003 for the death of his 2-y

Patrick Mahomes Leads Kansas City Chiefs to 5-0 Start, Extends Win Streak to 11 Games

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 7, 20242 min read

Patrick Mahomes Leads Kansas City Chiefs to 5-0 Start, Extends Win Streak to 11 Games

East Texas native Patrick Mahomes continues to show why he’s one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks, guiding the Kansas City Chiefs to a 5-0

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Joann Allen, Inspiring Confidence, Success Through Mary Kay

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 7, 20241 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Joann Allen, Inspiring Confidence, Success Through Mary Kay

In our collaboration with the Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce we are highlighting their member businesses.

VIDEOS: Fights Spread Across Forney High Campus: Teacher and Student Injured

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 7, 20242 min read

VIDEOS: Fights Spread Across Forney High Campus: Teacher and Student Injured

Forney High School was the scene of multiple fights on last Wednesday, October 2nd, leading to a teacher and a student being hospitalized. V

VIDEO: Rusk High School Incident: Student Attacked in Assistant Principal’s Office

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 3, 20242 min read

VIDEO: Rusk High School Incident: Student Attacked in Assistant Principal’s Office

In a shocking incident at Rusk High School, a student named Hope Brooks was violently attacked inside the assistant principal’s office, an a

Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce Presents the 2024 Food Truck Festival

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 3, 20242 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce Presents the 2024 Food Truck Festival

The Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2024 Food Truck Festival, bringing together community members for a celebrati

EcoClean and Organization LLC: Eco-Friendly Deep Cleaning & Organizing Solutions in Tyler, TX

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 3, 20241 min read

EcoClean and Organization LLC: Eco-Friendly Deep Cleaning & Organizing Solutions in Tyler, TX

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, professional cleaning and organizing service in the Tyler, TX area, Ecoclean and Organization LLC has

Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts: Longview Residents Collect Donations

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 1, 20242 min read

Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts: Longview Residents Collect Donations

As the devastation from Hurricane Helene continues to unfold, communities across the Smokey Mountains are struggling to recover from the cat

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: The Mortgage House

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 30, 20242 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: The Mortgage House

In our collaboration with Tyler’s Metro Chamber of Commerce we are highlighting their member businesses. This week, TXAN 24 News is proud t

Tyler Mayor Honors Carl Gardner Sr with Key to the City and Day of Observance

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 26, 20241 min read

Tyler Mayor Honors Carl Gardner Sr with Key to the City and Day of Observance

In a historic moment for the city of Tyler, Mayor Don Warren presented Carl Gardner Sr. with an honorary key to the city, recognizing his im

BREAKING: Saints’ Center Erik McCoy Sidelined for Surgery

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 24, 20242 min read

BREAKING: Saints’ Center Erik McCoy Sidelined for Surgery

Saints center and team captain Erik McCoy, who had a standout performance against the Dallas Cowboys last week, will undergo surgery for a g

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Phoenix Health Center

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 23, 20241 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Phoenix Health Center

In our collaboration with Tyler’s Metro Chamber of Commerce we are highlighting their member businesses.

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 23, 20242 min read

LIST: Week 4 ETXHSFB Stat Leaders

Here’s a look at the Top 5 East Texas statistical leaders in skill categories through Week 4:

East Texas’ Patrick Mahomes Leads Chiefs to 3-0 Start in Pursuit of Historic 3-Peat

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 22, 20241 min read

East Texas’ Patrick Mahomes Leads Chiefs to 3-0 Start in Pursuit of Historic 3-Peat

Whitehouse's own Patrick Mahomes continues to shine on the NFL stage as he guided the Kansas City Chiefs to a 3-0 start in the 2024-2025 sea