Good Day
Tyler
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ TEGNA’s local news stations have set up the Texas Flood Relief Fund to accept donations for flash flood relief in Kerr County and nearby areas after deadly floods began on July 4—confirming 82 deaths and leaving 41 people unaccounted for. Donations will support local nonprofits that help first responders, residents, and families as search and rescue efforts continue. CBS19
- ➤ A Lindale veterinarian collected pet supplies for victims—he plans to distribute the donations to local pet owners facing hardship. CBS19
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ East Texas sisters recounted how a flash flood shocked them when a storm they believed was normal suddenly led to severe destruction & danger. CBS19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An East Texas man pleaded guilty to planning to stalk, kidnap and kill his ex-girlfriend in Tyler and will be sentenced on July 15; Dustin Yates (52) worked with Brad McKinney (53) who already pleaded guilty to a similar charge. CBS19
- ➤ Tyler man Bryson Joe Jeffery admitted he threw, kicked, hit, and struck his dog with a surge protector power strip during the early morning hours of July 4—police booked him on an animal cruelty charge and took the injured dog to the Tyler Animal Shelter while the fate of the puppies remains under investigation. CBS19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ETX View’s Family and Education edition for July/August is now available online and for home delivery, featuring local stories such as Girl Scouts aiding a Tyler cat rescue—along with highlights on a Gilmer family's sourdough business, local artists marking Juneteenth, and Tyler Junior College graduates starting new chapters. Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Tommy Brennan Comedy Night
7-11 p.m. — Rose City Comedy — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of laughs with Tommy Brennan, a Comedy Cellar regular and Comedy Central featured comedian.
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Todd Freeman & Bullet Proof Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse — $7 — Enjoy live Texas music with Todd Freeman and Bullet Proof at this local venue.
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Summer Break Running Festival
7:30 a.m. — Southside/Rose Rudman Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate summer with a 5k, 10k, 15k, or Half Marathon distance in Tyler's scenic park.
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Darrin Morris Band Live Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — The Grove Kitchen & Gardens — Check for ticket prices — Experience a night of captivating music from the talented Darrin Morris Band as they light up the stage.
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The After Party Concert
9 PM – 3 AM — Rick's On the Square — Entry fee required — Enjoy the energetic performances of Top 40 hits by The After Party Band.
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Sunday Brunch With Low D
12-6 p.m. — Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse Tyler — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful Sunday brunch with live saxophone music by LaDarius Daniels.
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Jazz Luncheon at Hollytree
11:30 a.m. — Hollytree Country Club — $25 - $42 — Enjoy a delightful luncheon with live jazz music hosted by the East Texas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.
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Darrin Morris Band Live Performance
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Hollytree Country Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night filled with energetic performances from the Darrin Morris Band, a local favorite.
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AI Norman: Tyler Comedy Night with Myq Kaplan
7-11 PM — Rose City Comedy — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of smart and witty comedy with Arielle Isaac Norman and Myq Kaplan.
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Open House in Briarwood
4-6 p.m. — 3207 S Cameron Ave, Tyler, TX — Free entry — Explore a fully renovated 4-bedroom home on over half an acre in a desirable Tyler neighborhood.
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