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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary Expands With 11-Acre Acquisition in Tyler TYLER, Texas – Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit wildlife refuge in Tyler, Texas, has expanded its sprawling property with the acquisition of an additional eleven acres, an announcement made on June 23, 2023. This strategic expansion increases the sanctuary's total land area to 161 […]

**Texas Comptroller Enhances Local Government Financial Transparency** Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is spearheading ongoing initiatives to boost financial transparency among the state's local governmental entities, ensuring taxpayers have ready access to information regarding their tax dollars. These efforts mandate that cities, counties, school districts, and special purpose districts publicly disclose comprehensive financial data. Local governments […]

Tyler ISD's Board of Trustees has called for a $513 million bond election, split into two propositions, to address facility needs across the district. The decision was made at a special meeting on Tuesday, August 21st, and will appear on the ballot for voters on November 5th, 2024. Early voting is scheduled to begin on […]

Tyler ISD voters will consider a $198.8 million bond proposition on Saturday, May 4th, with early voting scheduled to begin on April 22nd. District officials state the proposed bond would not increase the current tax rate, citing a nickel tax rate reduction that would offset the new debt service. The bond package is divided into […]

Tyler, TX – The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) totaling $174.2 million for extensive renovation and expansion projects at Chapel Hill High School and Hubbard Middle School. The approval, granted at their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, marks a significant advancement in the district's […]

**Tyler ISD Voters to Decide on $488.3 Million Bond Package in May 4 Election** Tyler, Texas residents will head to the polls on Saturday, May 4, to vote on a proposed $488.3 million bond package for Tyler ISD. The measure, split into two separate propositions, addresses facility upgrades, new construction, and security enhancements across the […]

Tyler, TX — Residents of Tyler are invited to express their artistic side at the "Serene Solstice Paint and Sip" event this Saturday, June 22, 2024. The creative gathering will take place at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, located at 6310 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler, TX 75703. Scheduled from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the […]

Tyler OB/GYN Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges, Medical License Suspended TYLER, Texas – Dr. Steven Edward Hotchkiss, a 55-year-old OB/GYN practicing in Tyler, was indicted on three counts of sexual assault by a Smith County Grand Jury on Monday, June 24, 2024. This development follows the emergency suspension of his medical license by the Texas […]

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **Tyler OB/GYN Dr. Steven Hotchkiss Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges, Medical License Suspended** **TYLER, Texas – June 25, 2024** – Dr. Steven Edward Hotchkiss, a 55-year-old OB/GYN practicing in Tyler, was indicted on Monday, June 24, 2024, by a Smith County Grand Jury on three counts of sexual assault. This development follows […]

**Smith County Behavioral Health Leadership Team to Convene Quarterly Meeting** **TYLER, Texas** – The Smith County Behavioral Health Leadership Team (BHLT) is set to hold its next quarterly meeting on **Thursday, May 9, 2024**, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT. The gathering provides a critical forum for community members and stakeholders to engage with […]