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**Tyler ISD to Host Ribbon-Cutting for Expanded Career and Technology Center at Tyler Legacy High School** TYLER, TX – Tyler ISD is set to officially celebrate the grand opening of its significantly expanded Career and Technology Center (CTE) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 10 a.m. The event will take place […]

TYLER, Texas – The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a series of leadership appointments and administrative shifts for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year at its regular meeting on Monday, April 15, 2024. The changes include a new assistant superintendent and several principal rotations across elementary and magnet campuses. Dr. Arnitria Williams, previously […]

**UT Tyler Women's Basketball Secures Dominant First Lone Star Conference Win** **TYLER, Texas** – The UT Tyler women's basketball team opened its Lone Star Conference (LSC) schedule with an emphatic 73-50 victory over Texas A&M-Kingsville on Thursday, November 30th, at the Louise Herrington Patriot Center in Tyler. The Patriots led the Javelinas from start to […]

East Texas is bustling with activity this upcoming weekend, February 27th and 28th, offering a diverse range of events from botanical celebrations and classical music to scenic train rides and stargazing opportunities. Communities across the region are preparing to host festivals, concerts, and family-friendly outings. In Tyler, the renowned Tyler Rose Garden will host its […]

**Former Maplewood Middle School Aide Arrested, Charged with Sexual Assault** Harrisburg, PA – Arthur Jenkins, a former aide at Maplewood Middle School in Harrisburg, was arrested yesterday, February 25, 2026, and officially charged with felony sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Police took Jenkins into custody at his home in Harrisburg. The […]

**Stewart Family Funeral Home to Host Free Seminar on End-of-Life Planning** Tyler, TX – Stewart Family Funeral Home is offering a free "Lunch & Learn" seminar next month, designed to help individuals understand the benefits of pre-planning end-of-life arrangements. The event aims to provide peace of mind and ensure personal wishes are clearly documented, reducing […]

**Man Arrested in Two-Decade-Old Bullard Cold Case Murder of Kayla Gomez O'Daniel** **BULLARD, Texas** – A North Carolina man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the 2003 abduction and death of 10-year-old Kayla Gomez O'Daniel in Bullard, Texas. Gustavo Valdovinos, 42, was taken into custody on May 29th, 2024, finally […]

**Allred Outraises, Outspends Cruz in Recent Filing Period, Setting Stage for Competitive Texas U.S. Senate Race** **AUSTIN, Texas** – The Texas U.S. Senate race is quickly shaping up to be one of the nation's most expensive and closely watched contests, with Democratic challenger Colin Allred significantly outraising and outspending incumbent Republican Senator Ted Cruz in […]

**Texas Democratic Leaders Stump in Tyler, Urge Early Voting for Local Races** Tyler, TX – State Representatives James Talarico (D-San Antonio) and Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin) visited Tyler on Wednesday, February 26, to rally support for Democratic candidates and encourage early voting ahead of the March 3 primary election. The campaign stop took place at the […]

**Former Discovery Science Place CFO Sentenced to 10 Years for Embezzlement** TYLER, Texas – A Bullard woman was sentenced to 10 years in state prison today, February 25, 2026, for stealing over $100,000 from the Discovery Science Place, a non-profit museum in Tyler. Pamela S. Jones, 57, who served as the museum's Chief Financial Officer […]