Good morning, Tyler.

Blue Bell Creameries launches its Lone Star Scoop Tour in East Texas, offering free ice cream & giveaways to thank local communities for a century of support; upcoming stops will be announced soon.

Tyler’s retail market is growing as BJ’s Wholesale Club will open a 106,000 sqft store on South Broadway, Brookshire Grocery is breaking ground on a 58,467 sqft store and fuel station along Earl Campbell Parkway, and Academy Sports + Outdoors will launch its second store near Southwest Loop 323. These projects are expected to create up to 150 jobs and energize local commerce.

Active-duty airmen from the U.S. Air Force Band of the West will perform in Tyler at the Rogers-Palmer Performing Arts Center at Tyler Junior College on Sept.

9 at 7 p.m. to honor the American response to 9/11 — advance tickets must be obtained online.

Six teens from Cyprus spent four weeks living with local families in Tyler through the Cyprus Friendships for Peace program, building strong bonds & exploring East Texas eats like brisket and Buc-ee’s.

They plan to share their experiences at home to promote unity.