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Tyler, Texas – The University of Texas at Tyler baseball team concluded a four-game series in Austin over the weekend, splitting the matchups two games apiece with St. Edward's University. All four games were held at the COVID-19 Pandemic Baseball Complex on Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16. On Friday, March 15, the Patriots […]

Tyler ISD Voters Approve $198.5 Million Bond Package Tyler, Texas – Voters in the Tyler Independent School District have decisively approved a $198.5 million bond package during the November 7, 2023, election, paving the way for significant facility upgrades and essential security enhancements across the district. The bond garnered strong support, passing with 61.3% of […]

UT Tyler Patriots Secure Strong Start at LSC Indoor Championships TYLER, Texas – The UT Tyler Patriots men's track and field team made a significant impact on the opening day of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) Indoor Championships, held Friday, February 27th, at Texas Tech's Sports Performance Center in Lubbock, Texas. After the first day […]

**Tyler ISD Calls $398 Million Bond Election for May 4th with No Anticipated Tax Rate Increase** The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees officially called a $398 million bond election for Saturday, May 4th, focusing on significant facility upgrades and new construction across the district. District officials emphasize that the proposed bond package is […]

**Tyler ISD Approves 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar** TYLER, TX – The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees officially approved the instructional calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year during its meeting on January 16, 2024, in Tyler. The new calendar sets key dates for students and staff, including the start and end of the school year, […]

**UT Tyler Survey Reveals Low Approval for Biden, Abbott; Strong Support for Abortion Exceptions, Cannabis Legalization** TYLER, Texas – A new survey from the University of Texas at Tyler's Department of Political Science indicates President Joe Biden's approval rating among registered Texas voters has reached an all-time low, while majorities express strong support for exceptions […]

Tyler, TX – The John Tyler Lions girls' soccer team concluded its 2023-2024 season, recording an overall record of 9 wins, 11 losses, and 2 ties. In District 15-5A play, the Lions finished with a 5-7-0 record. The Lions kicked off their season on November 14, 2023, with a 1-1 home draw against Sulphur Springs […]

**UT Tyler Poll Shows Trump Dominating Texas GOP Primary; Democratic Senate Race Headed to Runoff** AUSTIN, TX – The latest poll from the University of Texas at Tyler indicates former President Donald Trump holds an overwhelming lead in the Texas Republican Presidential Primary, while the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate appears headed for a […]

**Tyler ISD Board Approves New District of Innovation Plan** TYLER, TX – The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees approved a new District of Innovation (DOI) plan on April 15, ushering in a five-year period of increased local flexibility for the district starting May 20, 2024, and active until May 19, 2029. The new plan replaces […]

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett engaged a packed auditorium of several hundred constituents at the Tyler Public Library Auditorium on Friday, February 27, 2026. From 2 PM to 4 PM, Crockett addressed a diverse crowd from Smith County, taking direct questions and discussing a range of local and national issues. During the afternoon session at the library, […]