Good Day
Tyler
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the 2025 Smith County Junior Livestock Show, organizers raised a record-breaking $272,000 and awarded $16,000 in scholarships to eight graduating seniors from FFA and 4- H programs—marking a $32,000 increase from the previous record. The Sale of Champions auction boosted the funds and underscored strong community support for local youth. Tyler Morning Telegraph
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A child left in a car for 5 hours was saved by cooler weather and a quick response from emergency workers—officials say that swift intervention prevented serious harm. CBS19
- ➤ Tyler police responded to a crash at the busy intersection of Broadway+Loop 323 on April 8th. Tyler Morning Telegraph
ACTIVE NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bullard Middle School is set to be finished by August so students can start the 2025-26 school year—workers are installing electrical, plumbing and soon will add air conditioning and heating. The modern school, funded by a $103 million bond approved three years ago, will feature advanced classrooms, labs and athletic spaces. Tyler Morning Telegraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NET Health CEO George Roberts joined Mayor Don Warren and UT Tyler's Theresa Byrd on Monday morning at the Tyler Rose Garden to launch National Public Health Week—about 20 participants joined the walk as contest winners for photo and essay entries were announced. More health events are planned this week to promote active living and vaccination while stressing community health. Tyler Morning Telegraph
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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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East Texas Small Business Expo 2025
3-8 p.m. — 309 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tyler, TX — Free entry — Support local businesses and network with fellow entrepreneurs at this community-focused expo.
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