Good morning, Tyler.

LeRoy Francis, Sr.—a Tyler native who founded Community Funeral Home of Tyler—died after a short illness on Aug.

6. Funeral plans have not been announced as his family and friends prepare to honor his legacy.

In the trial over a Tyler business owner's death, the prosecution asked the victim's family not to wear clothing related to the victim.

Organizers of the Rose City Christmas Parade announced on Friday that Dec.

4's event in Tyler will be held at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium due to downtown construction. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. with participants staging along West Houston Street—leading to Fair Park Drive and the stadium parking lot—and organizers are accepting entries now with fees set to increase later.

UT Tyler welcomed over 600 educators from across East Texas last Friday for its annual Back-to-School Bash.

The sixth-year event—designed to boost morale and share practical teaching strategies—helped educators prepare for the new school year.

School is Cool returned last Thursday night at the W.T.

Brookshire Conference Center, giving free backpacks, supplies and services to help kids begin the school year with confidence. The 12th-year event reached over 2,000 children with 75 vendors on site — director Leanne Robinette said it eased the burden on families preparing for school.

Chapel Hill ISD will host two ribbon-cuting ceremonies to open a new junior high today and a multipurpose activity center on Aug.

16 as part of a $113.9 million bond that upgraded academic and safety facilities — marking a major step in the district's growth and commitment to student success. The projects were approved over two years ago and offer modern, safe learning spaces for students.

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.

Giovannie & The Hired Guns Concert

7:15 p.m. — Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue — GA Standing — Experience an energetic blend of alt-metal, Red Dirt country, and Latin pop from this dynamic Texas band.

The Unknown Tour

6-8:30 p.m. — W.T. Brookshire Conference Center — Ticket prices vary — A night of fun, clean comedy, worship, and encouragement for women.