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Tyler
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today in Tyler, Country Music Hall of Fame member Jimmy Fortune performs live at Liberty Hall from 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday brings a free concert by the East Texas Symphony Orchestra at Bergfeld Park plus a dog-only pool party at Fun Forest Pool. The weekend also features a historical walk at Tyler State Park, a missing persons awareness event honoring Harley Morris, and a grape stomp in Harleton—offering residents a range of local activities. Tyler Morning Telegraph
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tyler City Council approved zoning changes on Wednesday that let BJ’s Wholesale Club move ahead with plans for a 104,000-square-foot wholesale store—located near South Broadway Avenue and West Cumberland Road. The membership-based store will include a fuel center with 16 pump spaces—and offer bulk products to members as part of the company’s Texas expansion. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scotty Lee Goble, from Corsicana, is on trial for the murder of Heriberto 'Eddie' Ramirez Jr., 38, who died in the parking lot of Junior’s Taqueria in Tyler — trial day three featured key testimonies and legal arguments. CBS19
- ➤ Testimony continued Thursday morning in a Tyler murder trial for Scotty Lee Goble, who is accused of shooting restaurant co-owner Heriberto 'Eddie' Ramirez Jr.—jurors viewed police body camera video showing family and witness reactions as the defense questioned police actions following Ramirez's killing at Junior’s Taqueria last October. Tyler Morning Telegraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Smith County Commissioners Court approved the final sale of road bonds that raised $20 million—at a fixed interest rate of 4.19%—to improve 283 miles of county roads, building on a $45 million bond package approved by voters in November 2021. The winning bid came from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, underscoring the county’s strong financial practices. Tyler Morning Telegraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The team from Tyler won $10,000 by finishing first at a pool championship in Las Vegas—showing strong local talent. CBS19
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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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