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Tyler
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Across East Texas, communities united for National Night Out to build trust and honor first responders — strengthening bonds with local law enforcement. The event brought residents together with local officers for community engagement. CBS19
- ➤ On Monday morning, All Saints Episcopal School held an assembly where students waved American flags and chanted 'U-S-A!' to honor visiting veterans from the Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation (founded in Tyler in 2007) while receiving a video message from Rep. Nathaniel Moran and a push-up contest led by Sgt. Bryan Anderson (sharing his story of service and recovery). Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ The Mentoring Alliance will host its annual luncheon to raise $450,000 to help support low-income children in East Texas — the funds will support critical youth programs. The event will boost local mentoring efforts and strengthen support for kids in our community. CBS19
- ➤ Southern Utilities said that a 3-inch pipeline leak along Dixie Road near County Road 1143—causing a water outage in South Tyler on Oct. 2—was fixed by repair crews who worked for 3 to 4 hours and flushed the line so that water service is now restored. CBS19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Caldwell Zoo in Tyler was awarded a top honor by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for its 'See more. Learn more. Do more' marketing campaign—the zoo used social media, local press, signage and community partnerships to build interest for the upcoming Amazon River’s Edge exhibit. The award shows the zoo’s strong commitment to conservation as construction continues. Tyler Morning Telegraph
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Smith County officials celebrated the $28 million economic boost from the East Texas State Fair that drew 104,000 visitors—generating nearly $995,000 in sales tax revenue. CBS19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas leaders and community members gathered Friday at the Tyler Chamber of Commerce office when Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock and Director Will Counihan unveiled the new TexStats Regional Data Dashboard—this free tool displays live demographic and economic data to help schools, businesses and local governments make informed decisions. The dashboard pulls data from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to show trends in employment, education and industry over the past decade. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Today, BBB Serving Central East Texas reminds Tyler residents that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and National Cyber Security Alliance to offer online safety tips. The organization advises using caution with public WiFi, verifying secure websites for transactions, and updating strong passwords—measures that help protect devices and data from online threats. Tyler Morning Telegraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Whitehouse’s volleyball team beat Tyler High 27–12—improving its season record in a game that shows their strong play. 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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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