Good morning, Tyler.

Since 2014, The Foundry Coffee House at 202 South Broadway Avenue has served artisan coffee, pastries, and live cultural events to local guests while also providing a welcoming space for churchgoers; ongoing construction linked to the Downtown Improvement Project has limited parking and made access more challenging for some customers.

NASA's Artemis mission returned to Earth, testing new spacecraft systems that experts say will boost space travel and bring innovations to everyday life in Tyler.

Local educators (including a NASA museum board director) say the breakthrough inspires future scientists and engineers.

The East Texas Fire and Nature Festival will take place Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tyler Nature Center—11942 FM 848, where conservation experts will conduct live controlled burns and lead guided walks to show how fire sustains healthy landscapes.

A guide published Saturday, Apr.

11 explains how Tyler gardeners can compost everyday waste by mixing browns (dry leaves, sawdust) with greens (fruit scraps, grass clippings) using a pile, bin, tumbler, or worm system to reduce landfill waste.

Gardening advice columnist Sperry explained why amaryllis bulbs rarely bloom after their first year and offered tips such as protecting them with mulch and frost cloth when temperatures drop; he also answered questions on repotting passionflower cuttings, pruning azaleas and oak tree care, and controlling powdery mildew.

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.

Childbirth Education One Day Crash Course

10 AM – 4 PM — CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler — Cost included for a couple — Learn essential skills for childbirth and postpartum in a supportive environment.

2026 East Texas Behavioral Health Summit

10 AM – 2 PM — W.T. Brookshire Conference Center — Free entry — Explore mental health solutions and connect with local support resources at this community-focused summit.