Good Day
Tyler
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business records show that from July 7 to 17 many entrepreneurs filed their new assumed names in Tyler, with filings including Enjoy Your Universe and Freeze Chiropractic—some also noted as abandoned. These records reflect ongoing adjustments in the local business market. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ BBB Scam Tracker reported that college students have been targeted by employment scams that send emails posing as professors offering flexible work with upfront checks that instruct recipients to purchase gift cards or supplies — the advice stresses researching company details and not sending money to unknown parties. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tyler ISD Board approved a new budget that boosts teacher and staff salaries after House Bill 2 funded raises of $2,500 or $5,000 for many educators. The plan increases certified teachers’ starting pay by $1,500 and offers a 3% to 5% mid-point boost for clerical and manual trades employees *showing the district's commitment to compensation*. Tyler Morning Telegraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Conservative law enforcement officer Tim McDonald announced his campaign for Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 on Tuesday, July 22, after serving over 15 years and leading more than 1,500 cases, and he plans to continue Judge James Meredith's legacy. He has received over 500 endorsements (including Sheriff Larry Smith and former state Rep. Matt Schaefer) from Precinct 3 (covering Arp, Chapel Hill, Troup, Tyler, Whitehouse and Overton). Tyler Morning Telegraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UT Tyler will expand mental health services for East Texans—an area facing a shortage of providers—by adding new resources to its programs. CBS19
- ➤ Planned Parenthood’s Tyler office closed its physical location on July 17 — it now offers only telehealth appointments from 601 Turtle Creek Dr. The change comes amid federal defunding efforts, and patients can book virtual appointments Monday through Friday. Tyler Morning Telegraph
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Tyler’s commercial real estate market remains resilient heading into the second half of 2025 with retail properties valued at $3.37 billion at a 5.0% vacancy rate and office spaces showing strong performance with low vacancies and booming sales. Industrial properties face oversupply with a 7.4% vacancy rate, yet low rents and steady job growth — along with rising incomes — keep investor interest high. Tyler Morning Telegraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UT Tyler athletics and UT Health East Texas will host the Patriot Sports Camp for a Cause on Aug. 5 and 6 to benefit the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund for victims of the July 4 floods. The full-day camp will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day (at the Herrington Patriot Center) and requires a minimum donation of $50 per camper with pre-registration encouraged. Tyler Morning Telegraph
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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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Lee Mathis & The Brutally Handsome Live
7 PM — The Grove Kitchen & Gardens — Ticket prices vary — Experience an energetic blend of outlaw country and swing with a high-energy live show.
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Aaron Watson Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Blackhawk Creek Grill — All ages welcome — Experience the sounds of independent country music star Aaron Watson with special guest Gunnar Latham.
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Childbirth Education Class Series
Aug 4, 6:30 PM – Sep 1, 8:30 PM — CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler — Refunds up to 7 days before event — An informative and interactive series designed to prepare expectant parents for childbirth.
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Chris Munch Comedy Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Rose City Comedy — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic talents of Chris Munch, a seasoned performer blending humor and storytelling.
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Gene Watson Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless voice of Gene Watson, a Texas country music legend with over 50 years of unforgettable hits.
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Music Makers
10:15-11 a.m. — Tyler Public Library — Free entry — Engage babies and preschoolers in a lively morning of singing, dancing, and music-making.
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