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Tyler
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Texas Giving Day runs for 18 hours today, connecting donors with nonprofits across a 32-county region. The online event supports education, health care and community programs until midnight. CBS19
- ➤ CHRISTUS Health marked its decade in Tyler by donating $10,000 to the East Texas Food Bank & a matching gift doubled the contribution to help provide meals for about 100,000 East Texans. CBS19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 Image Awards and Gala at the Tyler Rose Garden on Apr. 24 to honor 12 minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs who boosted the local economy. The event, which followed a small business summit with breakout sessions, featured a silent auction and fundraising. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Tyler businesses show new moves — a relocated St. Vincent de Paul thrift store now at West Erwin St and a new Electric Circus Arcade open at Green Acres Shopping Village. Also, The Yard Mini Golf is under construction while Javi's expands to College Station and more openings brighten the scene. Tyler Morning Telegraph
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NETMWD hired Carollo Engineers Inc. to evaluate water available at Lake O’ the Pines under drought scenarios so local cities can plan efficient water use. The study is expected to finish in about six months and will assess both legal and physical water diversion limits. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ A regional groundwater plan to cut water use in East Texas is on hold as Anderson, Cherokee (and Henderson) counties are temporarily exempt. CBS19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Smith County leaders approved revised animal shelter policies as rescue groups questioned euthanasia practices (citing concerns over short notice and limited time to save dogs). CBS19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local golfer Mark Raiborn was hospitalized in 2023 after a rare infection caused septic shock and led to amputations of both his legs and six fingers — he now continues his journey toward recovery in East Texas. CBS19
- ➤ Hospital officials and *Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Bryan Hughes* dedicated a Safe Haven Baby Box at Christus Mother Frances Hospital on Saturday, Apr. 27 at 800 E. Dawson in Tyler, a secure unit that lets mothers in crisis surrender their newborns safely and anonymously. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Hospital leaders assured Titus Regional employees in good standing that they will keep their jobs after May 1 as the center moves forward with its sale to Christus Health. CBS19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tyler native Jamarion ‘Jam’ Miller (a former Alabama running back from Tyler Legacy High School) was drafted by the New England Patriots in the NFL Draft on Saturday, Apr. 25. He was picked in the seventh round at No. 245 overall. CBS19
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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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Soul of Motown Concert
7-9 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Cost Unknown — Experience a high-energy tribute to the legendary Motown artists that shaped American music.
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Abstract Horse - Paint and Sip
7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — BYOB — Paint under blacklights and create a vibrant sunset masterpiece with fun and neon vibes.
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