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Tyler
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is scheduled to reopen October 8 (just days after today) after completing needed repairs. CBS19
- ➤ Rose City Airfest will fill the skies above Tyler this weekend at Tyler Pounds as aircraft engines roar overhead and local families enjoy flying displays and community activities. CBS19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Civic Theatre Center is presenting The Miracle Worker today at Braithwaite Theatre with a play that tells the story of Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan—showing how their bond transformed communication. The production will run for two weeks with evening shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.—and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UT Tyler opened a new health and education building in Longview today, and the facility will let the university expand its healthcare training+programs. CBS19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas comptroller today unveiled the TexStats dashboard — it gives users instant access to the latest economic and demographic data. CBS19
- ➤ Carleen Dark-Bays launched her campaign Tuesday for Tyler City Council District 6 with support from community leaders including Scott Martinez and former councilman Bob Westbrook—she is running to fill the open seat after incumbent Brad Curtis reached his term limit. Candidates will begin filing on Jan. 14 as the municipal election is set for May 2. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Federal workers in Tyler have been furloughed or are working without pay since the shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, and officials say some delays may happen if it continues. Most essential services such as Medicare, postal operations and VA care remain open (though some local food banks and service centers are watching the situation closely). Tyler Morning Telegraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local support group is aiding Spanish-speaking women navigating breast cancer in East Texas—offering guidance and resources to manage treatment. CBS19
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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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John Conlee Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of classic country hits from John Conlee.
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