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Tyler
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge rejected a plea deal in a Smith County elder abuse case today+ investigators reported that Alvin Riggs left his mother in a chair for two weeks while she remained in her own feces and urine. CBS19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Chapel Hill Junior High, eighth graders known as TechDogs are learning technology skills to prepare for future careers—using hands-on projects to build knowledge for tomorrow's jobs. CBS19
- ➤ PAVE East Texas will host its 34th annual Corporate Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Aug 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Green Acres Crosswalk Center in Tyler to raise funds for adult education—twelve business teams will compete for the trophy with judges including Mayor Don Warren, Whitehouse Mayor James Wansley, and Smith County Judge Neal Franklin while the event is streamed on Facebook. Tyler Morning Telegraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Zone 2025 East Texas High School Football Preview magazine was released today online and delivered to subscribers, featuring 150 glossy pages with key stats, team breakdowns, schedules, and profiles for about 140 teams. It highlights Tyler High’s Trey Haralson and Spring Hill’s Josh Otujor — a collaborative effort by Carpenter Media Group and supporting sponsor CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute — and offers a comprehensive look at regional high school football. Tyler Morning Telegraph
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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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