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Tyler
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Flooding in Lindale closed several roads and led to water rescues as officials relocated operations to Lindale Volunteer Fire Department (Station 1 on E. Hubbard St.) and urged residents to avoid flooded areas. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Tyler man faces a capital murder charge — detectives are investigating the case. CBS19
- ➤ Smith County auto shop owner Seferino Bautista-Renteria was found guilty on Friday of murder after he shot 19-year-old Rawly 'Eli' Sanchez on Fourth of July last year (Sanchez was shot in the back of his head as he made a U-turn near the shop). Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ CBS19 is looking into cold cases from across East Texas—especially in the Pineywoods—to find answers for affected families. CBS19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tyler ISD was named one of the top three winners in the TASB Student Video Contest and received a $5,000 prize as the first-place winner in the Large District category. The winning video—featuring students sharing what makes the district special—was shown at the Teachers of the Year gala last Thursday. Tyler Morning Telegraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas public health officials reported on Friday that the measles outbreak, which began over two months ago in West Texas, has grown to 481 cases and 56 hospitalizations—up from 422 cases and 42 hospitalizations earlier in the week. The rise follows lower childhood vaccination rates during the pandemic and comes as state lawmakers prepare to review vaccine policies. Longview News-Journal
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Billie Jo Jones Live Concert
6-10 p.m. — Bass Pro Shops — Enjoy an evening with the rising star known for her hit singles.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jon Kott Band Live Performance
7 p.m. — Rick's On the Square — Check for admission — Enjoy a night filled with live music from the talented Jon Kott Band.
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