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Tyler
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SPCA of East Texas is hosting an adoption event from March 16-22 with pets like a playful 2-year-old beagle mix and friendly cats including one post-amputation recovery (and an FIV-positive feline) at 3245 W. Grande Blvd in Tyler. Tyler Morning Telegraph
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tyler-based gourmet caramel apple shop Apple Gal will expand to Waco near the Magnolia district by April 1. Owner Morgan Francis plans to introduce the new store to local hospitals, fire stations (and) schools to strengthen community ties. CBS19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eligible Texas families may receive up to $10,400 in public funds for private school tuition through a lottery that favors low-income households & applications are due soon. CBS19
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe storms hit East Texas today, with quarter- to marble-sized hail plus strong winds causing flooding and damage at Lake O’ the Pines marina and nearby areas. CBS19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Ghulam Abbas of UT Health Tyler performed three robotic-assisted esophagectomies on March 5, advancing minimally invasive treatment for esophageal issues; he also did the region’s first robotic-assisted first rib resection for TOS (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome) to offer local patients safer surgical care. Tyler Morning Telegraph
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Garden experts Dory Hersey of Dory's Gardens and Jerrod Lake of Dunford Plant Farm advise new gardeners to plant azaleas and heat-tolerant annuals after March 15 in Tyler; they also recommend covering plants during nighttime frosts (local guides offer detailed calendars). Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Fleetwood Journey Tribute Concert
8 PM — Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue — Ticketed event — Experience an unforgettable tribute to both Fleetwood Mac and Journey.
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Dessert Dash - Tyler
8:55-11:00 AM — Rose Rudman Park — Family-friendly event — Lace up and enjoy miles of fun at the Dessert Dash while satisfying your sweet tooth.
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CTCU Annual Meeting 2026
5:30-7 p.m. — The Historic Mayfair Building — Free for members and guests — Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, giveaways, and cash prizes at the annual meeting celebration.
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UT Tyler Collage Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — UT Tyler Cowan Center — Free entry — Enjoy a night of diverse musical performances by talented students in a beautiful setting.
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Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon
8 AM – 12 PM — Southside Park — Registration required — Participate in a fun and challenging race with finisher medals for all runners.
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Rubik's Cube Race
7:50-11:15 a.m. — Rose Rudman Park — Participation fee applies — Challenge yourself in the 2nd annual Rubik's Cube 5K, 10K, & 15K and earn a finisher medal.
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