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Tyler
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Texas homeowners are busy cleaning up after heavy storms that damaged neighborhoods. Some Tyler residents are taking action today — local officials say cleanup work may continue if more storms occur. CBS19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An East Texas man, Samuel Schlemmer, was arrested on charges including intoxication manslaughter after allegedly driving drunk and causing a crash on Highway 69 near FM 1911 in Alto that injured three people and killed two women, with his bond set at $355,000. CBS19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. John Cornyn visited CampV in Tyler and called it the gold standard for veterans’ care — he praised its counseling, housing, and peer support services while noting that its model should be used elsewhere to address gaps in veteran support. His tour of the facility happened Wednesday, just days after Memorial Day, as local officials and veterans advocates joined him there. Longview News-Journal
- ➤ Tyler City Council approved over $16 million in contracts on Wednesday to upgrade the water system—$12.6 million to modernize the Lake Tyler Raw Water Pump Station and $2.1 million to extend water lines in northern Tyler—and to convert a former armory into a police training center with a $1.8 million contract while also updating building codes for better safety and energy use. The projects will boost service reliability and meet modern standards as Tyler grows. Tyler Morning Telegraph
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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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Texas Bluebonnets Painting Class
12-2 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — $37-$40 per painter — Celebrate Texas' iconic flower while enjoying a fun paint and sip experience.
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Monte Montgomery with Beaux Atkins
8 PM – 12 AM — Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse — Cost Not Specified — Enjoy a solo show by renowned guitar talent Monte Montgomery alongside Beaux Atkins.
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Ninety To Nothing
7 PM - 1 AM — Serenade Range — Purchase wine and food from trucks — Enjoy incredible music under the stars with family and friends.
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Lee Mathis & the Brutally Handsome Live Show
7-11 p.m. — Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse — Ticket info not provided — Experience high-energy outlaw and traditional country music from a unique band.
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Texas Rose Breed Show
8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Texas Rose Horse Park — Local entry fees apply — Compete in USEF judged classes and earn points this summer.
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