Good morning, Tyler.

Tyler welcomed a delegation from Yachiyo (Japan) today for its 30th sister city visit; city leaders highlighted education and citizen diplomacy in strengthening a long-standing bond.

Nine-year-old Hudson LeBlanc donated his $200 birthday savings to the East Texas Food Bank during a birthday meal in Lindale, sparking a fundraiser that aims to feed thousands of local families.

Tyler residents can celebrate the East Texas Embroiderers’ Guild’s 55th anniversary at the Needle Art Exhibit this weekend.

The event runs Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 420 Rose Park Dr., featuring live demonstrations, a boutique bazaar, and a drawing for a hand-stitched goldwork box.

Bullard Middle School is on secure status due to police activity (with classes continuing as usual) following a Bullard PD operation; the status will be lifted once police give an all clear.

Young men will gather this weekend for the Boys to Men event in Tyler—designed to build confidence, responsibility, and essential life skills for today and tomorrow.

Bullard ISD updated plans to turn the old middle school into an early education campus serving Early Childhood Special Education, prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade.

The board voted Monday and design work will begin soon with the renovation expected to finish by August 2027.

UT Tyler's School of Nursing has launched its first-of-its-kind helicopter critical care simulation center to train flight nurses and paramedics for emergency care in the air.

Applications for the fall semester open May 1.

A liver transplant recipient met the donor’s family today to honor the generous gift from Armando Olivan (whose organs helped over 70 people) and to celebrate a deep community bond (a tribute to local kindness).

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.