Good Day
Tyler
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center raised $251,000 at its Bags, Boots and Bingo fundraiser to move closer to its $6.25 million expansion — which will double current space and improve services for children and families in East Texas. Construction began in January. CBS19
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices remain above $4 nationally even as Texas averages dropped over the past week +with Tyler and Longview showing modest declines+. Local drivers may notice a slight reduction at the pump. CBS19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tyler ISD honored the first graduating class of its Future Leaders of Tyler program on April 11. The yearlong pilot—organized with the Chamber of Commerce and featuring monthly workshops, networking events, and a career panel—set the stage for new cohort applications through campus counselors. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ UT Tyler students earned 53 awards at the TIPA Convention on Monday, showing excellence in journalism areas like social media promotion, website design, and video news. Their achievements affirm the high standards of the student media team. Tyler Morning Telegraph
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hydrologist Mark Wentzel said spring rains have eased drought in parts of East Texas and if the trend continues, recovery is expected before summer. South Texas, including Corpus Christi, may remain dry until winter rains arrive. Tyler Morning Telegraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tyler police are training 911 dispatchers this week during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to boost emergency responses amid regional growth. Fourteen trainees at the department are learning to gather information and coordinate with first responders — vital for faster help throughout East Texas. CBS19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The annual Hope Blooms brunch and boutique raised funds for Hospice of East Texas to support free bereavement and chaplain services available to community members (underscoring local care for grieving families). CBS19
- ➤ A nine-year-old East Texas leukemia survivor will walk the runway at a Dallas gala honoring children battling cancer; the event aims to boost support for kids fighting the disease. CBS19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pine Tree Junior High's girls track team rewrote school records this spring — earning Player of the Week recognition and setting new local standards. CBS19
- ➤ Martin’s Mill senior Ryder Marsh committed to Trinity Valley after averaging 11 points, eight rebounds and 2.5 blocks last season—he will join the team for future games. CBS19
- ➤ Whitehouse debuted new Patrick Mahomes jerseys and cruised to a 17–1 win over Tyler High today. The team improved to 1–0 with its new look and marked a promising start to the season. CBS19
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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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Mrs. Roper Paint and Sip
7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — BYOB — Immerse yourself in creativity and book-themed fun with paint and sip at this local studio.
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District 3 Meet & Greet
10:30 a.m. — Glass Recreation Center — No cost — Connect with fellow tribal members and their families at this community gathering.
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