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Tyler
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ From Dec. 26 to Jan. 2, several new business names were filed in Smith County (including food, event, notary, and financial services) as local entrepreneurs continue to expand Tyler’s economic landscape. Tyler Morning Telegraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warns that over 1,100 seed packages from China have been delivered without request across the state, and advises recipients to leave them sealed and call the Texas Department of Agriculture to protect local farms + ecosystems. Tyler Morning Telegraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lexie, a Tyler teen battling rare brain cancer, is back in the ICU days before her diagnosis anniversary. Her parents have paused their small business + community supporters have rallied to focus on her care. CBS19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Whitehouse's young girls basketball team has earned 27 wins + seven games to play as they focus on breaking their school record this season. CBS19
- ➤ Longtime Pleasant Grove football coach Josh Gibson announced he will not return for his 13th season and the school will begin seeking a new coach for the upcoming season. CBS19
- ➤ The TJC boys basketball team defeated Bossier Parish 91-71, winning by 20 points and boosting team confidence for upcoming games. CBS19
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Marshmallow Pop Making
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Tyler Public Library — Free entry — A sweet family activity creating tasty marshmallow treats.
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Live Music Night with Los Huracanes Del Norte & Friends
7-10 p.m. — LaFe Disco Tyler — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of regional music with Los Huracanes Del Norte and more.
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Sy-5K
5:50-7:45 p.m. — Rose Rudman Park — Registration fee applies — Experience a science fiction themed run with both 5K and 2 mile options.
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Lego Challenge Club: Marble Run
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Tyler Public Library — Registration required — Construct a fun Marble Run and enjoy creative free play.
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Boyd Martin Jump Clinic
Jan 24-25 — Texas Rose Horse Park — $675 clinic fee — Experience a two-day jump clinic with Olympic Equestrian Boyd Martin, known for his engaging teaching style.
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K-POP WARRIORS Live Show
6:30-8 p.m. — Liberty Hall — All Ages — Experience stunning choreography and vibrant energy to the rhythm of K-Pop in this electrifying live show.
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East Texas Youth Conference 2026
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. — W.T. Brookshire Conference Center — Free meals provided — Experience anointed singing, preaching, and fellowship at this annual youth gathering.
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CHRISTUS Women for Heart Fashion Show
11 a.m. — Broadway Square — Free entry — Experience the latest fashion trends while supporting heart health awareness.
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