Good morning, Tyler.

On Saturday, over 800 runners took part in the Tyler Azalea Run featuring 10K, 5K and Kids Run routes along the historic Azalea District to benefit Children's Village, which provides family-style care for children.

The race boosted community spirit and raised vital funds for expanding local foster care services.

The SPCA of East Texas is hosting an adoption event from March 23-29 featuring adoptable dogs and cats, including Dax, a 1.5-year-old shepherd mix training as a PTSD service dog, and several other pets.

Visit the center (3245 W. Grande Blvd.) in Tyler for details.

Two former homeless friends in Tyler are repurposing items from auctioned storage units to support community members rebuilding their lives — they convert discarded goods into essential items.

Over the weekend, the annual Azalea Arts & Crafts Fair brought more than 100 local and regional vendors to Bergfeld Park showcasing handmade crafts & interactive toys while live music and food trucks added to the festive spring celebration.

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.

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.

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.

Anime Tyler 2026

10 AM – 3 PM — Holiday Inn Tyler - Conference Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate anime and pop culture with panels, cosplay, games, and more in East Texas.

Black Diamond Half-Marathon

7:50 AM – 12:15 PM — Rose Rudman Park — Entry Fee Required — Experience the thrill of running in East Texas's premier half-marathon event.

Newborn Care and Pediatric CPR Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler — $25 for two participants — Learn essential newborn care and infant CPR skills in a fun, interactive class to feel prepared as a new parent.