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BREAKING: 2 East Texas Teams to play for State

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 12, 20241 min read

BREAKING: 2 East Texas Teams to play for State

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

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

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 10, 20242 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

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

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 9, 20241 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

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

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 8, 20241 min read

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

TXAN 24 News is a trusted source for sports coverage in Texas, with a strong focus on high school, collegiate, and professional football. Th

LIST: 11 Players Represent East Texas in Conference Championship Games

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 7, 20242 min read

LIST: 11 Players Represent East Texas in Conference Championship Games

Here’s a list of the 11 East Texas player who’s teams will or have participated in their Conference Championships:

5 East Texas Teams Are State Semifinal Bound—Will Longview Make It 6?

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 6, 20241 min read

5 East Texas Teams Are State Semifinal Bound—Will Longview Make It 6?

East Texas football is showing its strength once again, with five teams already advancing to the UIL state semifinals. Joaquin, Carthage, Ki

Overwhelming Turnout for Donuts with Dad at Cumberland Lower Elementary

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 6, 20241 min read

Overwhelming Turnout for Donuts with Dad at Cumberland Lower Elementary

TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — This morning, Cumberland Lower Elementary witnessed an extraordinary show of support as hundreds of fathers turned

Jacksonville Man Found Dead in Cherokee County Jail

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 2, 20241 min read

Jacksonville Man Found Dead in Cherokee County Jail

CHEROKEE COUNTY, TX – Sheriff Brent Dickson confirmed that Mason Tanner Johnston, a 28-year-old man from Jacksonville, was found dead of an

Justice for Tayedrian Baker: A Life Taken Too Soon

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 1, 20241 min read

Justice for Tayedrian Baker: A Life Taken Too Soon

JACKSONVILLE, TX — Tayedrian Baker, 25, of Jacksonville, tragically lost his life on the evening of November 27 in a hit-and-run incident on

BREAKING: Stairwell Collapse at UT Tyler Leaves Three Injured

Donovan Bridgeforth

Nov 25, 20241 min read

BREAKING: Stairwell Collapse at UT Tyler Leaves Three Injured

Three people were injured after a stairwell collapsed at the University of Texas at Tyler on Monday afternoon.

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Christopher Insurance

Donovan Bridgeforth

Nov 25, 20242 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Christopher Insurance

In collaboration with the Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce we are highlighting their member businesses. Today we will highlight Christopher I

LIST: 35 East Texas Teams Prepare for High School Football Playoffs

Donovan Bridgeforth

Nov 10, 20243 min read

LIST: 35 East Texas Teams Prepare for High School Football Playoffs

As the Texas high school football playoffs gear up, East Texas teams are proving that the region is still a powerhouse in the sport. With a

LIVE UPDATES: 2024 Presidential Election Electoral College Map

Donovan Bridgeforth

Nov 5, 20241 min read

LIVE UPDATES: 2024 Presidential Election Electoral College Map

Click here to cast your vote in the TXAN 24 News Election and to keep up with the Electoral College Map for the Presidential Election betwee

Chiefs Stay Undefeated in Rainy Showdown Against Bucs

Donovan Bridgeforth

Nov 4, 20241 min read

Chiefs Stay Undefeated in Rainy Showdown Against Bucs

n a heart-stopping Monday Night Football showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs kept their perfect season alive with a dramatic overtime win over

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

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