Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Momma JoJo, a 5-year-old Yorkie weighing 13 lbs and spayed, microchipped — vaccinated, is ready for adoption at the SPCA of East Texas in Tyler after raising her last litter of puppies. The SPCA also needs volunteers to help feed and foster animals and takes adoption appointments Tuesday through Saturday. CBS19
- ➤ Vault Arms in Tyler is teaching church safety and emergency medical response training amid heightened concern following a recent shooting at a church in Michigan—this lesson helps local faith groups learn how to act in emergencies. CBS19
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Morgan, a respected East Texas educator, was remembered by loved ones for her warmth and competitive spirit after a fatal crash took her life. CBS19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New eateries now operate in Tyler as Starbucks closed its S. Broadway Ave. location on Sept. 27, and local spots like Tango Mango and Boba 365 are open while Lost Pizza Co. plans a later opening. Meanwhile, Sephora will return to Broadway Square Mall with construction starting in March for an early summer unveiling, and local businesses such as Mink Plumbing and EMA Engineering are updating their downtown operations—adding to Tyler’s evolving retail scene. Tyler Morning Telegraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas DPS to enhance security at religious sites statewide — the move responds to rising attacks that have raised concern among officials. CBS19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sickle cell disease advocates in East Texas are urging increased awareness and education to improve patient care and save lives. Tyler’s Texas African American Museum is hosting a blood drive on Saturday—an effort to help those in need of life-saving blood transfusions. Tyler Morning Telegraph
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Joseph Campbell
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