Good morning, Tyler.

The East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind held its annual beeping Easter egg hunt at First Baptist Church in Whitehouse on Tuesday morning, allowing children with visual impairments to locate eggs by sound.

Participants enjoyed animal encounters and prizes during the event.

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Smith County hosted a luncheon to mark Child Abuse Awareness Month with talks on survival, recovery — and healing.

The event gave local families essential guidance and support.

Tyler remembers retired Sgt. Herbert Lee Hayter, Sr., the police department's first Black supervisor who passed away Sunday after battling ALS at 74.

Funeral services are set for Friday, Apr. 3 (5–7 p.m.) and Saturday, Apr. 4 (12:30 p.m. at College Hill Missionary Baptist Church), with burial afterwards.

BBB East Texas will host its Lunch.Learn.Lead. workshop 'From Setback to Strategy: Turning Disappointment into Business Breakthroughs' on Apr.

8 at 11:30 a.m. at its office on 6115 New Copeland Rd, where Dr. Dee Poskas will share strategies for turning setbacks into business breakthroughs.

Pilgrim Bank announced that Jason Snodgrass is now Tyler’s Market President, emphasizing the bank’s focus on local relationships & economic growth in East Texas.

He has been with the bank since 2018 and will lead Tyler operations.

Educators at Tyler Junior College Earth and Space Science Center say NASA’s Artemis II launch represents more than a milestone — it marks the start of a new era in space exploration that inspires local students and community members.

Tyler residents may submit proposals for public improvement projects funded by the half‑cent sales tax before April 30.

Smith County introduced Erica Davis as its new Texas A&M AgriLife 4-H agent and received a presentation from Adrian Cornejo on aging services and a $10,000 grant request for residential repairs during a Commissioners Court meeting held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. downtown.

Health experts say tick season may intensify this year; Tyler residents are advised to use repellent (like DEET) and check for early signs of tick-borne illnesses.

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.