Good morning, Tyler.

SPCA of East Texas in Tyler is featuring adoptable pets from June 8 to 14, including a 6-year-old cat, a playful kitten, a deaf dog, a friendly Maltipoo and an energetic Lab mix.

Interested adopters can visit the center at 3245 W. Grande Blvd or call 903-596-7722 for details.

Contestants competed in the 2026 Miss Juneteenth East Texas Pageant on Monday, June 8 to honor heritage and empower the next generation at an event celebrating Juneteenth (the day marking emancipation in Texas).

Tyler-area students competed in Little Rock during the inaugural Songahm Scholastic Invitational Championship on May 9 — they earned top finishes in eight Taekwondo divisions and $800 in scholarships was awarded to support a new academic pathway in Songahm Taekwondo Instruction.

Tyler ISD today awarded 361 teachers the prestigious TOP Teacher designation, adding $4,365,127 in extra state compensation for meeting rigorous performance criteria (including student growth and attendance).

The awards are designed to attract and retain experienced educators in Tyler.

Home-Aid Caregivers in Tyler will offer free dementia education, caregiver support, and live Q&A sessions throughout June (with events in Tyler and Longview) to mark Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

Dr. Janet Hurley, a Northeast Texas family physician, released her first book (Healing Faith: Empowering Wellness Through Spiritual Warfare) that blends modern medicine with spiritual care to tackle conditions like anxiety and depression; the book is available in print and eBook.

Sunset Oasis - Paint and Sip

7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — BYOB — Enjoy a creative evening of painting a beautiful sunset while sipping your favorite drink.

Mystic Moonstone Paint and Sip Night

7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — Ticketed event — Unleash your creativity and enjoy a magical evening painting under a celestial theme with your favorite sip.

Let the Sea Set You Free - Paint and Sip

3:30-5:30 p.m. — Pinot's Palette, Tyler, TX — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a colorful afternoon of painting and sipping in a lively studio environment.

Once Upon a Swan - Paint and Sip

7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette, Tyler, TX — $20 add-on for candle making — Create a mother swan and cygnets painting while enjoying your favorite drink in a social atmosphere.

Whispering Waters - Paint and Sip Experience

7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — $20 add-on for candle making — Create your own artwork while enjoying a BYOB paint and sip experience in Tyler.

Purple Mountain Path - Paint and Sip

7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — $20 add-on for candle making — Unleash your creativity with a paint and sip night while crafting your own scented candle.

Magenta Moonlight - Paint and Sip

7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — $20 add-on for candle making — Enjoy a relaxing night of painting and sipping with friends or family in a creative setting.

Monet's Dahlias Paint and Sip

7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — $20 candle-making add-on available — Create your own artwork while enjoying a glass of wine and the beauty of dahlias.

Georgette Jones & David Frizzell Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Explore country music heritage with two legends carrying on the legacy.

Lunar Pines - Black Light Paint and Sip

7-9 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — BYOB — Experience a glowing paint and sip party under black lights while creating your own artwork.