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Tyler ISD Board Approves 2024-2025 School Calendar TYLER, Texas – The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees officially approved the 2024-2025 school calendar at its regular meeting on Thursday, February 21. The upcoming school year for Tyler ISD students will commence on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, and conclude on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Key […]

Tyler, Texas – Virginia Ragsdale Heitzman, 81, a beloved and active member of the Tyler community for over five decades, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Tyler. Born on January 13, 1943, in Waco, Texas, Virginia was the daughter of Thomas and Doris Ragsdale. She earned her degree from Stephen F. Austin […]

Tyler's iconic Oil Palace, located at 10444 County Road 1113, was sold at a foreclosure auction for $10.1 million this past Tuesday, October 3, on the steps of the Smith County Courthouse. The winning bid came from the lender, Oil Palace Finance, LLC, an entity affiliated with BancFirst. The auction stemmed from a debt owed […]

Tyler Police are continuing their investigation into a serious multi-vehicle crash that occurred late Friday night on Loop 323, resulting in multiple injuries and one person hospitalized with serious conditions. The collision, involving multiple motorcycles and another vehicle, happened around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17th, near University Boulevard in Tyler. Emergency responders transported several […]

TYLER, Texas – A Silver Alert has been activated for 90-year-old Albert Joe Hill, a Tyler resident, who was last seen this afternoon. Authorities have expressed significant concern for Mr. Hill's health and safety due to a diagnosed cognitive impairment. Mr. Hill was last seen around 1:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of East Eighth […]

**East Texas Tattoo Expo Welcomes Thousands, Showcasing National Talent in Tyler** Tyler, TX – The Harvey Convention Center in Tyler was the epicenter of tattoo artistry this past weekend, hosting the East Texas Tattoo Expo from Friday, October 3rd, through Sunday, October 5th, 2025. The three-day event drew thousands of enthusiasts and featured over 150 […]

Tyler, TX – The Down Syndrome Association of East Texas (DSAET) will host its annual "Step Up For Down Syndrome" Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Downtown Square in Downtown Tyler. The event aims to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome, raise community awareness, and actively promote inclusion throughout the region. The day’s activities […]

**Texas Comptroller Unveils New TexStats Data Dashboard** San Marcos, Texas – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar introduced a new TexStats data dashboard yesterday, October 2, 2025, during the Texas Economic Development Council's annual conference in San Marcos. The comprehensive online tool is designed to provide businesses, researchers, and policymakers with consolidated economic, demographic, and fiscal information […]

Tyler Independent School District's Board of Trustees approved its 2024-2025 budget and compensation plan at a special meeting on June 18, setting a general fund budget of $236.4 million. The new financial year officially begins on July 1 for the district in Tyler, Texas. The approved plan allocates over $9.5 million directly to staff compensation, […]

**UT Tyler College of Pharmacy Graduates Inaugural Class, Bolstering East Texas Healthcare** TYLER, Texas – The University of Texas at Tyler's College of Pharmacy celebrated a significant milestone on May 10th, graduating its first cohort of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) students during the spring commencement ceremony. Forty-six students earned their degrees, marking the successful completion […]