Good Day
Tyler
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A vigil was held on Sunday night at 7 p.m. at Darden Harvest Park in Lindale to honor 8-year-old Adrian Thompson, who passed away earlier at Velma Elementary School following a medical emergency. The fundraiser collected over $75,000 from 750 donations to help the family cover medical and funeral bills. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Tyler will host a memorial blood drive tomorrow (April 21) to honor late police officer Sam Lively, who died last year in a motorcycle accident. Residents are invited to support the drive as a way to celebrate his memory. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ The Children’s Advocacy Center of Smith County hosts the annual Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament on Saturday, Apr. 25 at Faulkner Park in Tyler — first responders and community teams will compete in friendly games and events to benefit child advocacy services. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ SPCA of East Texas is hosting an adoption event featuring dogs and cats, including Yuka, Moose, Hopper, Flower, and Lululemon from today through April 26 at its Tyler location (3245 W. Grande Blvd). Contact the SPCA for adoption details. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Saturday’s inclement weather moved the second Clay and Coffee event indoors at the Tyler Museum of Art, where visitors sampled handmade ceramics and local coffee from Likewise Coffee; the museum (1300 S. Mahon Ave on the Tyler Junior College campus) said it will host the event again next year. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hubbard Middle School continues its campuswide recycling initiative to cut waste and build student leadership. Launched last fall with community support, the program helps students sort recyclables in 55 classrooms and common areas and transports materials to Tyler’s curbside recycling service. Tyler Morning Telegraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 24, Tyler PD held its annual award banquet at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center to honor officers, employees and civilians for their work in 2025. The event presented awards including Certificates of Civic Achievement, Life-saving Awards and Master Awards (Officer of the Year, Detective of the Year, others). Tyler Morning Telegraph
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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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