Good Day
Tyler
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen local restaurants have teamed with East Texas Food Bank to host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to fight hunger in the region — event details will follow. CBS19
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Ten residents escaped a house fire Tuesday night at the 9700 block of Hill N Dale Road west of Tyler when an outdoor kitchen fire spread to the home; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross assisted the family. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UT Tyler's Meadows Gallery is hosting the 41st Annual International Exhibition with 30 curated artworks from more than 450 entries, open for viewing until Feb. 27. A public reception (6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday) invites community discussion about the exhibit. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Former Tyler High drum major Markell Johnson is now the Head Drum Major at Prairie View A&M (a role he takes on during Black History Month) as he honors his family legacy and inspires new audiences. CBS19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UT Tyler and Bullard ISD have launched a discounted advanced degree program for district staff (boosting educator skills) that will roll out soon across campuses (including Bullard facilities), aiming to ease local teacher shortages. CBS19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Tyler heart failure survivor shared his story as a warning to residents, urging early detection to prevent serious outcomes. His experience reminds us that heart disease causes nearly 700,000 deaths each year + stresses the importance of not ignoring symptoms. CBS19
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A recent study found that Tyler’s median rent hit $1,586—17.6% below the national rate—even as costs for property and maintenance force small increases, according to local expert Rachael Mendoza. The study highlights a gradual supply response to rising rent trends. Tyler Morning Telegraph
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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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Run the Pines Trail Series
8:20 a.m. — Faulkner Park — Registration required — Experience a scenic trail run in the beautiful landscape of East Texas.
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Take Heart 10K & 5K
Feb 20-21 — Tyler, Texas — Registration fees apply — Celebrate health and empowerment at this all-female running event.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Broadway Square — Tickets from $81 — Experience a mesmerizing show that blends acrobatics and water artistry.
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Bringing Butterflies into Your Backyard
2-3 p.m. — Tyler Public Library — Free entry — Discover how to attract butterflies and learn about their favorite plants with Master Gardener Elizabeth Waldrop.
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Rose City Classic Gymnastics Meet
All day — W.T. Brookshire Conference Center — Ticketed event — Experience thrilling gymnastics performances and cheer on local talent during this premier competition.
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Banda Los Costenos - Estrellas de Tuzantla
8 p.m. — LaFe Disco Tyler — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant performances of traditional mariachi music with Los Hermanos Arellano.
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