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**TYLER RESIDENT GAINS INDEPENDENCE WITH NEW WHEELCHAIR RAMP** TYLER – A Tyler resident gained significant independence this past Saturday, November 8th, 2025, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers from the Texas Ramp Project. The group constructed a crucial wheelchair ramp at Jeanette Hall's home, enhancing her ability to safely and easily enter and exit […]

Groundbreaking Marks Start of Construction for New West Campus High School A significant milestone for local education was reached on May 14th, with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the official start of construction for the new West Campus High School. Located at West Loop 323, just north of Shiloh Road, the state-of-the-art facility is slated to […]

**PlanMember Announces New Financial Center in Tyler, Partners with Legacy Financial Advisors** TYLER, Texas – PlanMember Financial Corporation recently announced the opening of a new financial center in Tyler, Texas, established through a strategic partnership with Legacy Financial Advisors, owned by local financial professional Paul D. Glenn. The announcement, made in early June, marks a […]

Tyler and East Texas Unveil Dazzling 2025 Holiday Light Schedules As the holiday season approaches, Tyler and surrounding East Texas communities are gearing up to illuminate the region with a spectacular array of festive events and light displays for 2025. From elaborate light parks to charming small-town parades, families will find numerous opportunities to celebrate […]

Governor Abbott's Tyler Appearance Sparks Dual Demonstrations TYLER, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott's visit to Tyler on Saturday, June 1st, was met by a mixed crowd of approximately 100 people staging both a rally of support and a vocal protest outside the historic Tyler Rose Garden. The demonstrations coincided with the governor's speaking engagement held […]

**Governor Abbott Highlights "Largest Ever" Property Tax Cut During Tyler Visit** TYLER – Governor Greg Abbott visited Tyler on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to promote the state's $18 billion property tax relief plan, which he described as the largest property tax cut in Texas history. Speaking at The Grove, a residential community in Tyler, the […]

**Abbott Visits Tyler to Push Property Tax, School Finance Reforms** TYLER, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott visited Tyler on Wednesday afternoon, April 24, 2019, to champion his legislative priorities for property tax and school finance reform before a group of East Texas business owners. The Governor spoke at the Tyler Area Business Coalition headquarters, outlining […]

**Veteran Officer David Swinson Named New Tyler ISD Police Chief** TYLER, TX – The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees has officially appointed David Swinson as the new Chief of Police for the Tyler ISD Police Department. The board approved Swinson's appointment during their meeting on June 17, 2024, with his tenure commencing the […]

**Maxine Darst Flatt, Longtime Tyler Community Figure, Dies at 90** TYLER, Texas — Maxine Darst Flatt, a beloved Tyler resident known for her extensive community involvement and dedication to her family, passed away Monday, November 10, in Tyler. She was 90 years old. Born in Tyler on January 20, 1935, to Robert and Minnie Dee […]

Tyler, Texas – Sonia Mary Yazbeck Murad, a long-standing and cherished member of the Tyler community, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 97. Mrs. Murad, known for her extensive community involvement and vibrant spirit, leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication. Born on March 20, 1928, in Galveston, Texas, to […]