Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
Good morning, Tyler.
🏘️ Community
On Saturday, August 2, hundreds of families attended the annual Back-to-School Fair at Green Acres Baptist Church, which offered free supplies, health resources, and fun activities to help prepare for the new school year—organizers like Ignacio Rodriguez and partners such as Texas Children’s Health Plan worked to ease rising costs. Live music and hands-on activities also brought the community together.
The SPCA of East Texas is showcasing adoptable pets—from Labrador Heeler mixes like Breeze and Sailor Blue to rescued domestic shorthair mixes like Flint—open today through Aug.
10. The adoption center is at 3245 W. Grande Blvd. in Tyler.
North Tenneha Church of Christ hosted a back-to-school bash on Saturday to give out school supplies like notebooks and bookbags (300 were given) along with free snow cones and popcorn to help local families.
The church also partnered with NET Health to provide immunizations as it celebrated 90 years in Tyler.
🚧 Accidents
A 20-year-old man was found dead Sunday evening—after a passerby spotted his overturned truck fully submerged in a creek along County Road 3305, west of Jacksonville—following an 8:30 a.m. missing person report that led deputies to search Tyler, Athens, and surrounding areas using license plate readers.
A section of the Carlton Hotel garage in Tyler fell to the street today — NORF Companies said it will demolish the affected area within 48 hours.
🎓 Education
Families in East Texas are getting ready for the new school year at a School Supply Train event in Tyler—free school supplies are being offered to help students start classes.
The event is designed to lower costs and make the transition easier for families.
🏛️ Government
Congressional District 1, represented by Rep. Nathaniel Moran, may lose Franklin, Titus, Morris, Camp and part of Upshur while gaining Cherokee and Nacogdoches counties under a redistricting map approved Saturday—aimed at boosting GOP chances in the 2026 midterms.
The map may be considered by the state House on Tuesday.
🎉 Tyler Events
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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.
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.
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.
Jimmy Fortune Concert
7-9 PM — Liberty Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country and gospel music with Hall of Fame artist Jimmy Fortune.
The After Party Live Performance
8 p.m. — Rick's On the Square — Tickets required — Enjoy a dynamic performance of Top 40 hits by an energetic 6-piece band.
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