Good Day
Tyler
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Texas African American Museum will host a Community Servant’s Roast on Saturday to honor Tyler-area leaders Rosie 'Bowie' Johnson, Charles 'Earl' Booker, Norma 'Arps' Kennedy, Petra Hawkins and Judge Derrick C. Choice Sr with hosts LaTonia Gaston-Bell and Michael Bell Jr leading the event from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Veretta and Jesse E. Rider Fine and Performing Arts Centre — located inside the museum at 309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.— where guests will hear lighthearted tributes and jokes. Tyler Morning Telegraph
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old was pronounced dead after being ejected from his car in a rollover crash on the 97 blk. of Pleasant Hollow Rd in Smith County — deputies said the crash followed a high-speed chase on July 20th at 1:36 a.m. where his car was clocked at 124 mph. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Bricks fell from the side of the old Carlton Hotel parking garage on July 24th, causing Elm Street to close while officials and NORF Companies examine the building for further hazards — drivers are asked to use detours near the site. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Emergency crews responded in Smith County to a major crash where an eighteen wheeler blocked all westbound lanes on I-20 just west of state Hwy. 155—traffic is being diverted onto Hwy. 155 and backed up to US Hwy. 271. CBS19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a man accused of murdering a Tyler business owner & he was found without his ankle monitor during his most recent arrest. CBS19
- ➤ Scotty Lee Goble of Corsicana was charged with tampering with his electronic monitoring device during his last arrest while facing trial for murdering Tyler taqueria owner Heriberto 'Eddie' Ramirez, who was shot on Oct. 11 in the parking lot of Junior’s Taqueria + both the state and defense remain on track for an Aug. 25 trial. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, East Texas offers a wide range of events — in Tyler, the free Treasures on Canvas exhibit runs at the Goodman-LeGrand Museum on July 26 and 27 and a musical plays at the Tyler Civic Theatre today, while Longview hosts dog shows, a high-energy science show with Dr. Jim Pennington on July 25, a historic farmers market, a back-to-school bash and a stage production of 'Mary Poppins.' Tyler Morning Telegraph
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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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