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**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 […]

Immediate Lightning Alert Issued for Tyler, TX 75702; Residents Urged to Seek Shelter Tyler, TX – An urgent lightning alert has been issued for the city of Tyler, Texas, specifically impacting the 75702 zip code area, as of this afternoon. WeatherBug, a widely recognized provider of real-time weather information, confirmed that lightning has been detected […]

Tyler TX Schools: A Simple Guide for Parents and Students Tyler, Texas, is a city with many schools. Families who live here want to know about these schools. This guide will help you understand the schools in Tyler. It uses easy words. It is good for parents and students who speak English as a second […]

**Tyler ISD and TJC Expand 'Pathways to Prosperity' Program, Targeting 300 Students for 2024-2025** Tyler ISD and Tyler Junior College (TJC) are significantly expanding their "Pathways to Prosperity" program for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, aiming to enroll 300 students from Tyler High and Tyler Legacy. The program allows high school students to earn an […]

Longview Resident Gains Viral Fame as Guy Fieri Look-Alike Longview resident Chris Arreola has become an unexpected local celebrity, drawing attention for his uncanny resemblance to celebrity chef Guy Fieri. While the comparisons began a few years ago, public interest surged significantly over the past weekend, turning Arreola into a viral sensation. The catalyst for […]

Tyler, TX – Lauren Virginia Hogan, a beloved teacher at Rusk Elementary School, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 26. Her death leaves a significant void in the Tyler community. Born March 24, 1999, Ms. Hogan was a graduate of John Tyler High School, Class of 2017. She furthered her education […]

**Gilmer Residents Die in Highway 31 Head-On Crash; Gladewater Woman Critical** BIG SANDY, Texas — A Gilmer couple died Monday morning following a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 31, just north of Big Sandy. The crash, which occurred around 8:15 a.m., also left a Gladewater woman in critical condition. Billy Joe Thompson, 62, and Mary […]

Tyler ISD voters will decide on a nearly half-billion-dollar bond package in an upcoming election, with Election Day set for Saturday, May 4, 2024. Early voting for the bond election begins on Monday, April 22, and concludes on Tuesday, April 30. The proposed bond totals $497,850,000, which Tyler ISD officials state is not projected to […]

Two Dead in Head-On Collision on Highway 31 Near Tyler TYLER, Texas – Two individuals were killed in a head-on collision on Highway 31 west of Loop 49 early Monday morning. The fatal crash, which occurred around 6:30 a.m. on September 30, claimed the lives of both drivers involved. Authorities identified the victims as Samuel […]

Tyler, TX – The Starbucks location at 4810 S Broadway Ave. in Tyler, situated near Cumberland Park, will permanently close its doors this Friday, January 26th, 2024, after nearly two decades of serving the community. Customers began receiving email notifications and observed closure signs posted on the store's doors as of Monday, January 22nd. The […]