Lifestyle
UT Tyler and East Texas Youth Orchestra Partner to Expand Music and Education
The university and youth orchestra formalize a partnership to make the Cowan Center the official home of ETYO.
Tyler Church Hosts Monthly East Texas Food Bank Distribution
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints provides fresh produce to local residents.
First Literary Club of Tyler celebrates 140 years of learning and legacy
The club founded by Anna J. Hardwicke Pennybacker in 1886 continues to promote lifelong learning and community engagement in Tyler, Texas.
Weather
Tyler Takes Action to Repair Damaged Drainage Culvert
City council approves contracts to assess and plan repairs to aging infrastructure
Tyler Residents to Get New Yard Drains to Address Flooding
City Council approves plan to install additional curb inlets and drainage pipes in flood-prone areas
Smith County House Fire Ruled Accidental
Blaze started in attic near chimney, then rekindled hours later
Politics
Rep. Jasmine Crockett to Campaign in Tyler Ahead of Primary
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate will hold a 'Pull up to the Polls' event on Friday.
East Texas Counties Report First-Day Early Voting Numbers
Several counties in the region have already released their turnout figures for the first day of early voting.
Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas
Late-night host says network feared interview would violate equal-time rules for political candidates
Crime
Motorcyclist killed in Tyler intersection crash
Incident occurred at West Gentry Parkway and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Pennsylvania Teacher's Aide Arrested for Alleged Texas Child Assault
Michael Robinson accused of traveling to Texas to sexually assault a child he met online in 2024
Marine Killed in Texas Road Rage Shooting
Incident began after 'abrupt stop' at traffic light, police say
Business
Atria Senior Living Seeks Housekeeper in Tyler
The senior living community is hiring for a full-time housekeeper role.
US Court Blocks Expanded Merger Disclosure Rule
Federal judge rules FTC exceeded authority with new requirements
Smith County Sees Surge of New Businesses in Early 2026
From painting to photography, a diverse array of new enterprises registered in the region.
