Good morning, Tyler.

The Smith County Junior Livestock Show marks 50 years this week at Cross Brand Cowboy Church, where 240 exhibitors will display 505 entries that celebrate local agriculture and public speaking.

The event concludes Friday with a Sale of Champions at 1 p.m. + a Legacy of Leadership social honoring past participants.

Hudson (Happy Huddy) LeBlanc, a 9-year-old from East Texas, used his birthday to collect food and raise funds for families in need, helping feed hundreds of households.

Tyler’s Historic Homes Tour returns for its 45th year this weekend.

The nonprofit event begins Friday, March 27 with a Candlelight Home Tour and offers self-guided tours of historic homes in the Brick Streets and Azalea Districts — led by new executive director Jessi Reels.

Industry leaders met on Tuesday, Mar.

24 at the Green Acres Baptist Church Crosswalk Conference Center to review Texas oil and gas updates, discuss technological advances and plans for expanding LNG export capacity (highlighting the state's role in national energy security).

UT Tyler opened a unique helicopter simulation center to train flight nurses plus paramedics for emergency care in the air; the facility builds skills for rapid response in critical situations.

Smith County issued a list of assumed business names from Mar.

12 to Mar. 19, including Flip N Sell, Silverlight Home Cleaning, Cemax Construction, and others & county records show recent business registrations.

Sports medicine doctors advise young athletes in Tyler to drink water and eat carb-rich foods to lower injury risk and boost performance while balancing school and sports.

They stress that proper hydration and nutrition help students excel both on the field and in class.

Major League Baseball is back as Opening Day energized the season today.

Local fans in Tyler can follow games on local broadcasts — updated schedules will be available online.

Dallas scouts Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr. — a projected early pick with local ties — at Texas Pro Day, and the Cowboys could target him with the 20th overall pick as the draft approaches.

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.

Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce 2026 Image Awards & Gala

7 PM - 1 AM — Tyler Rose Garden — Ticketed event — Celebrate and honor East Texas's Small Business Trailblazers with dinner and live entertainment.