Good morning, Tyler.

The 8th annual Best Preps Tyler celebration will honor top student-athletes at 6 p.m. Monday at Green Acres Baptist Church Crosswalk Center in Tyler, where awards for sports, academics, and community service will be given during the banquet.

Bullard High School’s theatre team advanced to state in the UIL One-Act Play competition and will perform 'The Book of Everything' on Monday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium & host a JV cast show at 5:30 p.m. with five-dollar admission at the door.

All Saints Episcopal School celebrated its 50th anniversary this year with improvements to sports fields, strong academic results, and a new learning center, culminating in a fundraiser that raised over $720,000 for its teacher excellence fund (marking a milestone in its history).

UT Tyler School of Health Professions hosted a flamingo-themed Mother’s Day event for first-time moms in Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) on Friday.

The celebration offered free lunch, resource vendor booths, and children’s activities while supporting low-income moms with vital health guidance in Smith, Henderson and Cherokee County.

Skip, a 6-year-old Shepherd mix ready for a loving home, is available for adoption at Pets Fur People in Tyler.

Interested adopters can visit (Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or call for more details (adoption fee is $100).

Sisters Kenlee and Paisley Keith power Lindale's softball team in a playoff run with strong teamwork and energy.

Coach Grant said their support on the field inspires teammates while the team revived a fun tradition called *Bubble Trouble*.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Family Face-Off: Parent-Kid Olympics Fun Day

11 a.m. — Tyler Legacy Baseball/Softball Fields — Free entry — Compete in a family showdown with obstacle courses, races, and plenty of fun.

Springtime Meadow Paint and Sip

7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — $20 add-on for candle making — Create vibrant spring-inspired art while enjoying a fun social atmosphere.

Hayes Carll Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of authentic Texas country folk music with Hayes Carll.

Hermanos Rodriguez in Tyler, Texas

8-11 p.m. — LaFe Disco Tyler — Check for ticket prices — Experience the hits of Los Hermanos Rodriguez and Konzentido live on stage.

Quiana Lynell Live Performance

6:00 – 11:59 PM — Rick's On the Square — Ticket prices undisclosed — Experience Grammy-nominated vocalist Quiana Lynell in an intimate homecoming concert with her Lush Life Band.