Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
Good morning, Tyler.
With warmer weather, door-to-door sales have returned to neighborhoods in East Texas, and the Better Business Bureau Serving Central East Texas urges Tyler residents to research companies online, get multiple bids, and use credit cards to avoid high-pressure tactics+ scams.
The guidance, which includes watching for red flags like cash-only payments, will remain in effect until the end of September.
A new business park called Park 64 will offer flexible office and warehouse suites for small businesses in Tyler's Chapel Hill community.
Developers Stori and John Nix designed the project with Class A finishes and custom options while Drake Real Estate handles leasing—first tenants are expected to move in by late May or early June.
Police arrested a man after an hours-long standoff at a grocery store in Tyler — authorities report the incident ended without injuries and the investigation remains active.
Bishop Gregory Kelly of the Diocese of Tyler expressed sadness after learning Pope Francis died and invited local residents to join a memorial Mass held today at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 423 S.
Broadway Ave.
UT Health East Texas is opening a new 8,000 sq ft facility at 3753 Earl Campbell Pkwy in West Tyler to offer urgent care, pediatrics, and family medicine for the area's growing families.
Officials say the clinic will create jobs and meet local healthcare needs — it is slated to open in the fall — as demand rises in the expanding community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Fashion 5K and 10K Event
6:45-10:15 AM — Rose Rudman Park — Registration fees apply — Bigger and better second edition featuring various running events for the community.
East Texas Behavioral Health Summit 2.0
12-5 p.m. — W.T. Brookshire Conference Center — Free entry — Explore innovative strategies for mental health and connect with local resources at this transformative summit.
Darrin Morris Band Live Performance
7 PM - 1 AM — Dakotas Steaks - Seafood - Chops — Check the event for ticket pricing — Experience the Darrin Morris Band's dynamic performance, showcasing their hard-earned talent from stages across Texas.
Troubadour Blue Concert
7-11 PM — Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue — Check for ticket details — Experience the evocative melodies of Troubadour Blue and their compelling musical arrangements.
An Evening with John Berry
7-11 p.m. — Jackson's Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy-winning artist’s blend of country hits and heartfelt performances.
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