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**Salvation Army Tyler Kicks Off Angel Tree Registration for Christmas Assistance** TYLER, Texas – The Salvation Army in Tyler has announced the opening of registration for its annual Angel Tree program, offering Christmas assistance to eligible families in Smith County. The program aims to provide gifts for children aged 12 and under by December 25, […]

**UT Tyler Announces Spring Career Fairs, Connecting Students and Alumni with Over 150 Employers** TYLER, Texas — The University of Texas at Tyler is set to host its annual Spring Career Fairs, offering current students and alumni significant opportunities to connect with potential employers for internships and full-time positions. The two-day event will take place […]

**Tyler ISD Board Approves 2024-25 School Calendar, Setting Early August Start** TYLER, TX – The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees officially approved the academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year at their regular meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023. The approved calendar, designated "Option B," outlines an early August start and a finish […]

**Tyler ISD Board Addresses State Funding Amid Budget Planning, Approves Staff Raises** Tyler, TX – The Tyler Independent School District's Board of Trustees adopted two significant resolutions on May 21st, addressing state-mandated changes under House Bill 3 (HB 3) that are expected to have a considerable impact on local property tax revenue, even as the […]

**Union Pacific Clears Homeless Encampment in Tyler, Citing Safety Concerns** TYLER – Union Pacific has completed the clearance of a large homeless encampment located under the bridge on West Gentry Parkway, near North Palace Avenue in Tyler. The operation, which began on Monday, October 16, concluded on Tuesday, October 17. Union Pacific stated that the […]

**Amy Grant to Headline Women's Fund of East Texas Events in Tyler This October** Tyler, TX – Grammy-winning recording artist Amy Grant is scheduled to visit Tyler this October, headlining two special events hosted by the Women's Fund of East Texas. Grant will serve as the guest speaker for the organization's 18th Annual Luncheon and […]

**Tyler ISD Opens Advanced Operations Center, Boosting District-Wide Security** TYLER, TX – Tyler ISD officially launched its new District Operations Center in Fall 2023, marking a significant stride in enhancing student and staff safety across the district. The state-of-the-art facility, funded by the 2022 Bond approved by local voters, consolidates advanced security and operational capabilities […]

**Construction Underway for Tyler ISD's Expansive New Operations Center** TYLER, TX – Tyler ISD has officially begun construction on its new District Operations Center, a 96,000-square-foot facility designed to consolidate essential district services and enhance operational efficiency. Located at 4000 Bellwood Road in Tyler, the site previously housed an Academy Sports + Outdoors store. The […]

**Tyler ISD Bond 2024 Heads to May 4th Ballot with No Projected Tax Rate Increase** Tyler, Texas – Voters in the Tyler Independent School District will decide on a $298 million bond proposal during the May 4th election, which aims to address student growth, update aging facilities, and enhance future readiness across the district. District […]

Tyler Attorney Urges Scrutiny of DUI Procedures, Citing Test Inaccuracies Tyler, Texas – A prominent local attorney is urging residents in Tyler and across Smith County to rigorously challenge police procedures during Driving Under the Influence (DUI) stops, emphasizing potential inaccuracies in common sobriety tests. John Eastland, a leading attorney at Eastland Law Group in […]