Good morning, Tyler.

On Sept. 13, nearly 150 local guests attended the inaugural Boots & Blueprints Gala at Willow Brook Country Club to raise $60,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Smith County—featuring live and silent auctions, dinner, and moving testimonials.

Organizers thanked key sponsors and auction vendors and urged the community to stay engaged with future housing projects and volunteer opportunities.

Horticulturist Greg Grant of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service explains that the sweet olive, originally from China, produces creamy white and strongly scented flowers in fall, early spring and mild winters—its hardy shrubs grow over 15 feet tall and add evergreen, dense foliage to Southern gardens.

2025 East Texas Previvor Dinner

Free exhibit and educational dinner (preregistration required by 9/28) as part of Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week. Tony Savage, a former defensive tackle with the San Diego Chargers and male breast cancer survivor with a BRCA2 genetic mutation, will be this year’s patient speaker.

2025 East Texas Previvor Dinner

Free exhibit and educational dinner (preregistration required by 9/28) as part of Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week. Tony Savage, a former defensive tackle with the San Diego Chargers and male breast cancer survivor with a BRCA2 genetic mutation, will be this year’s patient speaker.

Paul Cauthen Live

7-8:45 p.m. — Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue — GA Standing — Experience the soulful sounds of Paul Cauthen amidst the flavors of East Texas BBQ.

Pink October

7:45-10:15 a.m. — Rose Rudman Park — Registration fee — Run or walk to support Breast Cancer Research during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Swing for Hope Golf & Bingo Tournament

7:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Hollytree Country Club — Support a great cause — Experience a fun-filled morning of Golf or Bingo while helping children in foster care.

John Conlee Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of classic country hits from John Conlee.

2025 Annual Business Meeting of RFHP

9:30 a.m. — Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center — $0-$150 — Gather for workshops, business meetings, and technical sessions at the 15th Annual Meeting focused on reservoir fisheries.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025

3:00 p.m. — Noble E. Young Park — Registration fee covers five weeks — A fun running program for kids Pre-K through 8th grade with various distances and awards.

Roads to Opportunities Youth Conference

8:30 AM – 1:45 PM — Tyler Junior College - West Campus — Registration required — Explore pathways to youth empowerment and opportunity.

Autumn Nights: An Evening of Spoken Word

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Texas African American Museum — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of poetic performances and storytelling in Tyler.