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**Loggins Restaurant Crowned "Tyler's Best Chicken Fried Steak" for 2024** TYLER, TX – Loggins Restaurant, a long-standing local favorite in Tyler, has been officially recognized as the winner of the 2024 Tyler's Best Chicken Fried Steak poll. The announcement follows a community-wide voting initiative hosted by local radio station KNUE 99.3. The poll, which ran […]

**Longtime Tyler Resident and Community Leader John Bernhardt Dies at 76** TYLER – John Bernhardt, a devoted family man, community leader, and longtime resident of Tyler, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the age of 76. Bernhardt was known for his extensive career in the energy sector and his active involvement with First […]

**Tyler ISD Board Approves 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar** The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees officially approved the traditional 2024-2025 instructional calendar during its meeting on February 20, setting the key dates for students and staff for the upcoming academic year. Students are slated to begin the 2024-2025 school year on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The final […]

TYLER, Texas – The Texas Rose Festival Association has officially announced Margaret Grace O’Bryan of Tyler as the 93rd Texas Rose Festival Queen. The announcement, made on January 20, 2024, sets the stage for O’Bryan to represent the city throughout 2026, culminating in the 93rd festival scheduled for October 2026. O’Bryan, a proud Tyler native, […]

**Prominent Tyler Civic Leader Mark Edward Pierce Dies at 66** TYLER, Texas – Mark Edward Pierce, a distinguished figure in the Tyler community and retired Regional President for Atmos Energy, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the age of 66. Pierce was widely recognized for his extensive professional career and profound dedication to […]

**Christie Lee Atwood Appointed President of East Texas Medical Center Foundation** Tyler, TX – Christie Lee Atwood has been named the new President of the East Texas Medical Center (ETMC) Foundation, with the official announcement made yesterday, January 8, 2026. Atwood will lead the philanthropic efforts for the prominent regional healthcare organization, which operates from […]

**Women in Tyler Honor Four Trailblazing Leaders at Inaugural "Laying the Foundation" Event** Tyler, TX – Women in Tyler held its inaugural "Laying the Foundation" event on the morning of November 17, 2025, at the Tyler Rose Garden Center, honoring four exceptional women whose historical contributions have significantly shaped the local community. The ceremony recognized […]

**City of Tyler Enhances Public Service with "First Impression" Initiative** The City of Tyler, Texas, is well underway with its "First Impression" program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at significantly improving the customer service experience for both residents and visitors. The program emphasizes making every interaction with the city a positive and efficient one. Spearheaded by […]

**Tyler Residents Crown Favorites in 2023 'Best of Tyler' Restaurant Poll** **TYLER, Texas** – Tyler residents have cast their votes, and the results are in for the 2023 "Best of Tyler" restaurant awards, as determined by a reader poll conducted by KNUE.com. The annual poll highlights the community's top dining and culinary destinations, with several […]

**East Texas Wildfire Crisis Deepens as Blazes Force Widespread Evacuations** **TYLER, Texas – January 3, 2026** – East Texas is battling a rapidly escalating wildfire crisis described by officials as "dire" and "unprecedented," with massive blazes continuing to spread across the region, leading to widespread evacuations and significant property damage. The **Pine Ridge Fire** in […]