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**Norovirus Surges Across East Texas, Health Officials Urge Caution** **EAST TEXAS** – Local health officials are reporting a significant increase in norovirus cases across East Texas, prompting a public health warning for residents. Dr. Stephanie Johnson, Medical Director for Infection Prevention at Christus Health, issued the alert, noting a definite rise in what is commonly […]

Tyler, TX – East Texas is experiencing an unusually early surge of norovirus, commonly known as the "winter vomiting disease," prompting health officials to issue warnings ahead of the typical season. Dr. Ben DuBois with UT Health East Texas in Tyler reports a significant increase in cases, much sooner than the usual November to April […]

Tyler ISD will host a press conference on Tuesday, June 18th, at 10:00 AM to provide an update on the progress of its 2022 Bond Program. The event will take place in the Administration Building boardroom, located at 1319 W. 8th Street, Tyler, Texas. Superintendent Dr. Marty L. Crawford, Board President Andy Bergfeld, and other […]

TYLER, December 23 – With just two days remaining until Christmas, many Tyler residents are finding themselves in the midst of a last-minute gift-buying frenzy. Despite the eleventh-hour rush, the city offers a diverse array of shopping opportunities, ensuring that even the most procrastinating shoppers can find the perfect present. For those seeking traditional retail […]

**Tyler ISD Voters Approve $198 Million Bond Without Tax Rate Increase** Tyler, TX – Voters in the Tyler Independent School District overwhelmingly approved the district's $198 million bond proposal on November 7th. The measure, designed to address student growth and aging infrastructure, is projected to be funded without an increase to the current tax rate, […]

**John Tyler Lions Baseball Team Concludes 2024 Season, Highlights Mid-April Home Victories** The John Tyler Lions baseball team officially wrapped up its 2024 season on Friday, April 26th, concluding their campaign with an 1-11 loss to Pine Tree High School in Longview. The final game was played away at Pine Tree High School, located at […]

**Tyler Bakery Raises Storm Recovery Funds Through Sweet Treats** TYLER, Texas – Rose City Sweets, a local family-owned and operated bakery in Tyler, is dedicating the entire month of March to supporting East Texas communities recovering from a severe winter storm that impacted the region in mid-February. Owners Daniel and Katie Riffle are donating a […]

**Tyler ISD Bond Election Nears as Early Voting Begins April 22** Tyler, TX – Registered voters within the Tyler Independent School District will soon decide on a $418.8 million bond package across four propositions, with Election Day set for May 4, 2024. Early voting begins Monday, April 22, and runs through Tuesday, April 30. Eligible […]

**New Report Highlights Early Career Earnings for Texas High School Graduates, Value of Further Education** AUSTIN, TX – A new report from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), utilizing wage data from the Texas Workforce Commission, provides a comprehensive look at the early career earnings of Texas public high school graduates, underscoring the significant financial benefits […]

**Tyler ISD Board Approves 2024-2025 Academic Calendar** TYLER, TX – The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees officially approved the academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year during its meeting on February 19th. The new calendar sets the first day of school for students as Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, with the final day of instruction scheduled […]