Good morning, Tyler.

Trial continued Thursday morning for Smith County business owner Seferino Bautista-Renteria, who is accused of murder after 19-year-old Rawly Eli Sanchez was shot in the back of the head while making a U-turn behind Bautista Auto Sales on Fourth of July last year—court documents show the incident occurred in the 3700 block of US Highway 271 in Tyler.

A tornado watch was issued Thursday afternoon for multiple counties including Smith in East Texas — valid until 10 p.m. — and severe thunderstorms were expected to bring damaging winds, large hail, and isolated strong tornadoes.

Completed HVAC upgrades at Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler improved air quality for about 100 residents by installing HEPA filtration and enhanced ventilation in all 10 buildings—Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam managed the project that addressed pandemic air quality concerns while keeping disruptions to a minimum.

Heather Nikole Harper Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Crawdaddy's Boil-N-Go — Free show — Enjoy an evening of multi-genre music with award-winning artist Heather Nikole Harper.

Spring Break 5K & 10K Run

7:45-11:15 a.m. — Rose Rudman Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate the arrival of spring by racing toward your summer fitness goals!

Tommy Brennan Comedy Show

6-10 p.m. — Rose City Comedy — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughs with Tommy Brennan, a Comedy Cellar regular featured on major comedy platforms.

Spring Soccer Kick-Off

9-11 a.m. — Tyler Indoor Sports Complex — Free sign-up — A spring soccer season for ages 3-18, welcoming all abilities and featuring team pictures.

Billie Jo Jones Live Concert

6-10 p.m. — Bass Pro Shops — Enjoy an evening with the rising star known for her hit singles.

Drifted Harmony at Manny's

6 PM – 12 AM — Manny's Tex-Mex Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating performance by singer-songwriters Heather Nikole Harper and Rylee Edel in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Earth Day Run GREEN 5K/10K/13.1

7:30-11:00 a.m. — Southside Park — Registration fee may apply — Celebrate the planet with a fun run on Earth Day while supporting local sustainability efforts.

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt

11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Tyler State Park — $6 entry fee for adults, free for kids — Dive into adventure as you hunt for Easter eggs underwater.

Hollytree Home Tour

1-3 p.m. — 6808 Cherryhill Drive, Tyler, TX — Free entry — Explore 15 homes for sale with photos and virtual tours alongside expert Compass agents.

Lee Mathis & the Brutally Handsome Live in Tyler

7-11 p.m. — The Grove Kitchen & Gardens — Check venue for entry fee — Experience the high-energy outlaw and traditional country music of Lee Mathis & the Brutally Handsome.