Good Day
Tyler
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friday night’s Crystal Ball brought over 200 special needs adults and their families together at the Rose Garden Museum in Tyler — the Las Vegas-themed event, organized by Mary Nell’s Close to Home, featured oversized dice decorations, a 360 photo booth, and a live DJ that kept the dance floor busy. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands gathered Saturday at The Park of East Texas for the 11th annual Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival — a sold-out event featuring live music and barbecue samples from over 20 Texas joints. Tyler Morning Telegraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 40-year-old plan to extend Toll 49 on Tyler's east side is advancing as NET RMA invites public comments until May 23 for its Environmental Impact Study—local residents worry about property damage and safety risks near schools while the agency reviews three proposed routes. Longview News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three East Texans—David Smoak, Jeff Traylor and Patrick Mahomes—were inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame on May 10 in Waco, and Mahomes pledged to sign 15 high schools to his Team Mahomes during the ceremony. CBS19
- ➤ The UT Tyler Patriots girls softball team advanced to the South Central Super Regionals after their recent win, and they will compete in upcoming regional contests. CBS19
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Jamie Lissow Live
7-11 p.m. — Rose City Comedy — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Jamie Lissow, star of the Netflix series.
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Darrin Morris Band Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Grove Kitchen & Gardens — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of live music from the Darrin Morris Band, known for their hard-hitting performances across Texas.
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Keep Tyler Green Eco Fest
3 PM — Oakbrook Estates, Tyler, TX — Free entry — Celebrate eco-friendliness in a family-friendly atmosphere with neighbors in the charming Oakbrook community.
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Lee & Rio Live at Dakota's
7-11 p.m. — Dakotas Steaks - Seafood - Chops — Entry TBD — Experience an electrifying outlaw country performance by Lee Mathis & the Brutally Handsome.
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Bitcoin Pizza Day Celebration
6-9 p.m. — True Vine Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate the first real-world Bitcoin purchase with delicious pizza and craft brews.
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Matthew Marcus McDaniel Concert
7-11 p.m. — Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse Tyler — Check the event page for pricing — Experience the captivating depths of no-nonsense rock n roll infused with sultry soul and blues.
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Conjunto Rio Grande Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — LaFe Disco Tyler — Check for ticket info — Enjoy a lively night filled with Conjunto music.
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The Kirbys Concert
6 PM - 12 AM — Villages Resort Marina and RV Park — Free entry — Enjoy a free concert at the waterfront with The Kirbys.
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Tater-Tot Trot
7:45-9:45 a.m. — Rose Rudman Park — Registration Fee Required — Run, trot, and enjoy a fun-filled family race with a tater-tot twist!
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Darrin Morris Band Live Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — Dakotas Steaks - Seafood - Chops — Cover charge at the door — Experience a night of live music with the Darrin Morris Band, renowned for their engaging performances across Texas.
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