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Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: The Mortgage House

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

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

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:

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Allgood Public Relations

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 18, 20242 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Allgood Public Relations

Founded in April 2018 by Derrith Bondurant, the firm has quickly become a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their public ima

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

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

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.

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

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

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 6, 20241 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

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Valita Waits Travel Group

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 30, 20241 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 30, 20241 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 29, 20242 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

19 East Texas Players make the cut for 14 Different NFL Rosters

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 29, 20242 min read

19 East Texas Players make the cut for 14 Different NFL Rosters

East Texas continues to make a significant impact in the NFL, with 19 talented players representing the region across 14 different rosters.

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Texas African American Museum

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 29, 20241 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Texas African American Museum

The Texas African American Museum is dedicated to the education and historic preservation of African American history, both regionally and n

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Ed Thompson Construction, LLC

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 29, 20241 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Ed Thompson Construction, LLC

Ed Thompson Construction LLC, owned by Edward Thompson, is a reputable construction company based in Tyler, Texas. Located at 300 N Hill Ave

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Mrs. CEO

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 29, 20241 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Mrs. CEO

Mrs. CEO, founded in 2021 by Jasmine Palmer (Ware), is a Christian-based organization dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs. Located

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Manning Pest Control

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 29, 20241 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Manning Pest Control

Manning Pest Control, a trusted name in pest management serving the Tyler area. Located at 5613 Nimitz, Tyler, Texas, 75704, Manning Pest Co

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Dews Custom Homes

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 28, 20241 min read

Tyler Metro Chamber Business Spotlight: Dews Custom Homes

Located in Whitehouse, Texas, Dews Custom Homes is a premier builder known for constructing both custom and affordable homes with exceptiona