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TYLER, TX – The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees has approved its compensation plan and a balanced budget of \$228,784,534 for the 2024-2025 school year. The decision, made on June 18, 2024, includes substantial pay increases for all employee groups and reflects an anticipated rise in student enrollment within the district. The newly adopted compensation […]

Tyler OB/GYN Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges, Medical License Suspended TYLER, Texas – Dr. Steven Edward Hotchkiss, a 55-year-old OB/GYN practicing in Tyler, was indicted on three counts of sexual assault by a Smith County Grand Jury on Monday, June 24, 2024. This development follows the emergency suspension of his medical license by the Texas […]

**Tyler Man Dies in Smith County Jail Custody** An unnamed Tyler man died Friday morning, May 31, hours after being booked into the Smith County Jail, prompting an investigation by the Texas Rangers into the in-custody death. The man was booked into the Smith County Jail in Tyler on Thursday, May 30, at approximately 3:00 […]

Tyler Crowns Best Wings in Local Contest, Raises Over $1,000 for Tyler ISD Students Tyler, TX – The "Best Wings in Tyler" contest, a collaborative effort by the Food & Beverage Academy (FBA) at Tyler ISD, KNUE, and Townsquare Media Tyler, successfully concluded in September, raising over $1,000 to benefit FBA students. The competition saw […]

Tyler, TX – Local music enthusiasts are invited to a special Halloween concert and album release party this Saturday, October 28, featuring the band Stragglers at KE Bushman's Concert Bar. The event marks the official launch of the band's new album, 'Ghosts in the Alley.' Doors for the concert open at 6 PM, with the […]

Tyler ISD is moving forward with plans for its new elementary school in west Tyler, funded by the 2022 Bond, which is set to replace both Bell Elementary and Orr Elementary. The community recently had the opportunity to submit name suggestions for the new campus, located near the Grandview area, addressing significant growth in the […]

Tyler ISD Board Approves $236 Million 2024-2025 Budget, Holds Tax Rate Steady The Tyler Independent School District's Board of Trustees officially approved a $236,259,425 budget for the 2024-2025 school year during its meeting on May 20th. The comprehensive budget prioritizes key areas including staff compensation, technology upgrades, and new instructional resources, alongside continued investment in […]

**The Foundry Coffee House Claims "Best Espresso in Tyler" Title for 2024** Tyler, TX – The votes are in, and The Foundry Coffee House has been officially named the recipient of the "Best Espresso in Tyler" award for 2024. The popular local establishment secured the top spot following a community poll that ran from February […]

Tyler Under Heat Advisory as Triple-Digit Temperatures Persist Tyler, Texas is currently experiencing extreme heat, with a Heat Advisory in effect for the 75701 area today and Thursday. The current temperature is 98 degrees Fahrenheit, but feels like 107 degrees due to high humidity. The advisory for today runs from 10 AM to 9 PM […]

Voters Greenlight Tyler ISD's $195 Million Bond for Major District Overhaul Tyler ISD voters decisively approved the district's $195 million Bond 2023 on November 7th, with 67.5% of ballots cast in favor. The bond package, officially canvassed on November 8th, will fund significant facility upgrades, the construction of two new schools, and district-wide technology enhancements […]