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**Tyler ISD Board Approves $232 Million Budget, Proposes Fifth Consecutive Tax Rate Decrease** TYLER, TX – The Tyler ISD school board officially approved a General Fund budget of $232,042,959 for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year during its meeting on June 18th. Alongside the budget approval, the district is proposing a lower overall tax rate for […]

**Tyler ISD Announces Key Leadership Appointments at Caldwell, Rice Elementary** Tyler ISD has announced significant leadership changes affecting Caldwell Arts Academy and Rice Elementary School, with new principals and an executive director set to begin their roles on July 1. These appointments aim to bolster educational leadership across several campuses and at the district's central […]

Tyler, Texas, a city with deep historical roots stretching back to 1846, continues to evolve as a vibrant hub blending its rich past with modern economic diversity. Named after President John Tyler, the city quickly established itself as the county seat for Smith County. Its initial growth was fueled by agriculture, particularly cotton in the […]

Andy's Frozen Custard Offers $4.29 Concretes for Week-Long Spring Celebration St. Louis, MO – Andy's Frozen Custard is treating customers to a special promotion, offering any regular-sized concrete for just $4.29 from Monday, May 13, through Sunday, May 19. The limited-time deal is available at all Andy's locations, including those across the St. Louis metropolitan […]

**Tyler ISD Senior Michael Uwaezuoke Secures Full-Ride Scholarship to Harvard University** **TYLER, Texas** – A remarkable academic journey from Tyler, Texas, is culminating in a full-ride scholarship to one of the nation's most prestigious institutions. Michael Uwaezuoke, a senior at Tyler ISD's Early College High School, has been accepted to Harvard University with a full […]

**Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q Temporarily Closes After Early Morning Fire** Tyler, TX – Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q, a beloved local eatery located on South Broadway Avenue in Tyler, is temporarily closed after sustaining significant damage from a fire early Sunday morning, January 14th. The Tyler Fire Department was dispatched to the restaurant around 3:30 AM. […]

**Tyler ISD Board Approves 3% Staff Pay Raise, Lowest Tax Rate Since 1993** TYLER, TX – The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees made significant financial decisions at its August 16 meeting, approving a 3% pay raise for all district employees for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year and adopting the lowest tax rate for […]

**Smith County Home Destroyed in Early Sunday Morning Fire** A home in the 19000 block of County Road 1113, located east of Tyler in Smith County, was declared a complete loss after a fire engulfed the residence early Sunday, January 14. No injuries were reported among civilians or responding firefighters. According to the Smith County […]

**Smoker Fire Causes Extensive Damage, Closes Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q Indefinitely** Tyler, Texas – Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q, a renowned culinary landmark in Tyler, sustained significant damage early Monday morning, March 18th, after a fire broke out at its location on 525 S. Beckham Avenue. The popular eatery is now closed indefinitely as owners assess […]

**Tyler Collector Transforms Home into Vintage Sign Haven, Dreams of Public Museum** TYLER – Robert Long, a 65-year-old Tyler resident, has dedicated decades to preserving East Texas history, one vintage sign at a time, transforming his Azalea District home into an unofficial museum. With hundreds of historical markers and advertisements adorning his property, Long harbors […]