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Tyler
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. CBS19
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ 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. Tyler Morning Telegraph
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Tyler Morning Telegraph
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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