Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tyler businesses are expanding as new shops open and others undergo renovations. Two Spirit Halloween stores will open this fall, Revelry Harbor boutique opened last Friday at Mosaic District, Hollywood Feed pet store will open Saturday, Village Creamery is under renovation next door to Village Bakery, and a fourth Jucys Hamburgers is set to begin construction around Aug. 15 with completion expected by mid-December. Tyler Morning Telegraph
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Families in Tyler are struggling as rising grocery prices strain budgets for everyday essentials — residents are changing shopping habits to cope with higher food costs. CBS19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Smith County officials are wrapping up the 2026 budget and will present it to the county board soon to set spending plans for next year. CBS19
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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.
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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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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.
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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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Red Not Chili Peppers Tribute Concert
7:15-10:15 p.m. — Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy tribute to the iconic funk rock band with a dynamic performance and nostalgic hits.
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Level Up Your Fall Workouts with This Must-Have Weighted Vest
If you’re looking to make your fall workouts more effective, we’ve found your new go-to: a best-selling weighted vest that’s perfect for everything from outdoor runs to strength training sessions. With weight options ranging from six to 30 pounds, you can pick the level that fits your goals.
Just throw it on for your next class, run, or gym session, and feel the difference. It adds just the right amount of resistance to help you burn more calories and push a little harder — without needing a bunch of extra equipment.
The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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