Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Tyler.
💼 Business
From July 24 to Aug. 7, new business filings included names such as T—W CC Store LLC and Top Tier Lounge and covered fields like fitness, landscaping, and construction.
The records also list Tyler Piano Services and Next Level Social Club along with other ventures now shaping Tyler.
🎭 Culture
The East Texas State Fair unveiled its 2025 concert lineup & organizers say the fair will feature a mix of local and guest performers to entertain visitors during upcoming fair events.
Fans in Tyler can look forward to enjoying a variety of musical acts as the fair approaches later this year.
🎓 Education
Students in green and white uniforms started the new school year at Bishop Thomas K.
Gorman Catholic School on Monday with half days on both Monday and Tuesday before a full day of classes today, as teachers and staff helped them settle into routine. Principal Jim Kimec and Dean Ed Burns outlined plans for upcoming sports, academics, and extracurricular events while enforcing a no-cell-phone rule—supporting the school's focus on higher learning.
🏛️ Government
Smith County Animal Control’s plan for a new shelter has been put on hold amid ongoing budget talks as officials now consider renovating the aging facility in the old Crescent Laundry building — staff and local advocates say a new building is needed to better care for the animals.
Further funding details and a final decision on the shelter’s future remain pending.
📰 Real Estate
Between July 24 and Aug.
7, Tyler saw building permits filed for multiple projects—ETB Construction filed an $80,000 duplex remodel permit and RLM General Contractors submitted an $8,000,000 new commercial permit, with several other applications covering remodels, demolitions, and new builds.
🎉 Tyler Events
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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.
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