Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ All Saints Episcopal School held a special performance to honor wounded warriors. CBS19
- ➤ The fourth annual Rose City Airfest, featuring aerial acrobatics, historic aircraft, and veteran support, will be held at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport on Oct. 5. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Tyler defeated Longview in a friendly peanut butter collection competition, gathering over 38,000 jars for the East Texas Food Bank to help combat local hunger. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ The first-ever Standing on Business Pitch Competition and Business Expo in Tyler, hosted by Tyler Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. and TAPS Foundation, awarded $5,000 to A House Turned Home and aimed to support minority entrepreneurs. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The trial of Jesse Lee Williams, charged with the murder of Paula Belonga, continues into its fifth day. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Several East Texans are scheduled for execution in 2022, with cases ranging from child murder to killing a pregnant woman and removing the baby, highlighting the use of capital punishment in Texas. CBS19
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A potential dockworkers strike, the first in nearly 50 years, could significantly affect the East Texas economy. CBS19
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Energy is allocating nearly $500 million for lithium processing plants in the Smackover Formation, affecting Southwest Arkansas and Northeast Texas, to bolster domestic lithium production and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains. Longview News-Journal
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Belly Dancing Class at Glass Recreation Center
Experience the art of belly dancing in a welcoming class environment every Wednesday evening.
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Peace of Mind 2024: Educational Conference for Mental Health Awareness
Experience the 10th Anniversary of the Peace of Mind Educational Conference featuring dedicated tracks for youth and family or adult and couples learning, along with valuable resources and insights on mental health topics.
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Bridge Club at Tyler Senior Center
Experience engaging social interactions and strategic gameplay at the Bridge Club, a gathering for adults aged 55 and better.
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Rose City Airfest Supporting Veterans in Tyler, Texas
Experience an exciting day of aviation displays and activities while supporting CampV, a nonprofit dedicated to serving East Texas veterans and their families.
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Open Pickleball Sessions
Experience fun and fitness at the weekly Open Pickleball sessions at Glass Recreation Center.
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Keep Tyler Beautiful Monthly Board Meeting
Join the Keep Tyler Beautiful Board as they convene to discuss community beautification initiatives and projects.
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Belly Dancing Class
Experience the art of belly dancing in a welcoming class at the Glass Recreation Center, suitable for both members and non-members.
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Garden Valley Singers Live Performance
Experience live musical performances by the Garden Valley Singers every Thursday at the Tyler Senior Center.
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Celebrate Achievements on East Texas White Cane Day
Celebrate the achievements of individuals who are blind or visually impaired at East Texas White Cane Day, featuring free t-shirts, vendor booths, food trucks, and prize giveaways.
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East Texas Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
Learn from the region's top genealogical experts during the East Texas Genealogical Society's monthly meeting at the Tyler Public Library.
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