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Tyler
Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyler police are searching for 28-year-old Donte Matlock-Landon, who was last seen on May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at a home in the 700 block of Bennett Ave (he is about 6-foot-3, slim, with short black dreadlocks, brown eyes, and was wearing black/white shorts with a black hoodie). Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Tyler police continue the search for a missing East Texas woman—officials said the investigation remains active with no further details available. CBS19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bullard Middle School's opening is delayed from its scheduled August start due to weather delays, utility connection issues, and easement challenges. The school district now plans to move into the new building over the 2025-2026 winter break — with students beginning in January. Tyler Morning Telegraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tyler City Council welcomed new District 3 councilmember Shonda Marsh, a lifelong North Tyler resident with 30 years in healthcare, and approved a $607,200 utility design contract for improvements to Old Henderson Highway. The project will widen the road, add lanes, sidewalks and shared-use paths and move 1,800 feet of water lines plus 3,200 feet of sewer lines—with full design expected by May 2026. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ At its May 13 meeting, the Smith County Commissioners Court approved a pet adoption event, a donation of tax-foreclosed land, and a 2025 audit agreement. The animal shelter will host the pet event on May 31 at 322 E. Ferguson St. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and the donated land will be used for drainage improvements that will return the property to the tax rolls. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Texas House members approved House Bill 115 to fix the junk science law that made it hard for convicted people to prove that bad science led to their convictions. The bill will let low-income defendants get lawyers and lower the proof needed—changes that could help wrongfully convicted people if it passes the final vote and takes effect on Dec. 1. Tyler Morning Telegraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An East Texas clinic is breaking down mental health barriers for Spanish speakers by offering Spanish-language care and culturally-sensitive services. The clinic works to improve access and support for patients who have faced language obstacles in receiving treatment. CBS19
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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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Chris Colston Acoustic Show
7-11 p.m. — Hideaway Lake Club — Open to the public — Enjoy an evening of acoustic music from East Texas native Chris Colston at the Hideaway Lake Clubhouse.
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The Haggertys Live Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night of energetic 90's rock covers with The Haggertys.
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