Good Day
Tyler
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Diana from the SPCA of East Texas is featured as she cares for animals and calls on the community for volunteers to bottle feed and foster cats—and dogs. The organization asks local residents to support its urgent animal care efforts. CBS19
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities say a rollover crash on Highway 110 in Whitehouse killed one person and injured another on Monday—Jerry Warren, 79, of Troup, died in the head-on collision at the intersection of Highway 110 S. and County Road 2197. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scotty Lee Goble of Corsicana faces trial in Tyler for the shooting and murder of Heriberto (Eddie) Ramirez, who was killed in the parking lot of Junior's Taqueria. CBS19
- ➤ Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith said human remains found in a pond near New Harmony on Tuesday likely belong to 35-year-old Courtney Taylor Martin, who disappeared on May 16, 2023 after a backpack was found on July 3 — the remains will be sent to Dallas for forensic tests as investigators continue to review the case. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Early College High School in Tyler was named the top high school in East Texas by U.S. News & World Report—earning a score of 95.14 out of 100 and offering a dual credit program that lets students earn an associate degree while finishing high school. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Arp ISD school board approved a $9.9 million bond package to modernize aging campuses, add four new junior high classrooms, and upgrade safety features—voters will decide on the measure on Nov. 4 with early voting from Oct. 20 to 31. Construction for major projects will begin in 2026 and finish by spring, with updates including new safety vestibules and improved doors—efforts that address facilities over 40 years old. Tyler Morning Telegraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Tyler has issued new building permits for commercial remodels and large residential constructions from Aug. 7 through 21—covering projects at various addresses with values from $150,000 to $1,400,000. The permits, awarded to companies including DBS Construction and Stonewater Roofing, will drive upcoming construction activity in the area. 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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