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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

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

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

Piney Award: Brady McCown named Week 3 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 20, 20241 min read

Piney Award: Brady McCown named Week 3 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

Heading into the second week of games tonight in East Texas football here’s a look at the most outstanding player from our area last week:

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 18, 20242 min read

LIST: Week 3 ETXHSFB Stat Leaders

EAST TEXAS (TXAN 24) — Here’s a look at the Top 5 East Texas statistical leaders in skill categories through Week 3:

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

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 15, 20242 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 15, 20241 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 15, 20241 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 13, 20241 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 12, 20241 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 10, 20242 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

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

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 9, 20241 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

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

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 9, 20241 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