Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, Tyler.
🏘️ Community
Tyler Animal Services is hosting an adoption drive this October where fees ( $120 for dogs, $80 for cats ) will be donated to the S.H.I.E.L.D.
Foundation to support Blue Santa Tyler-Smith County’s programs for local children. Contact the shelter for more details.
💼 Business
Tyler businesses are in flux as Big Shot Coffee House will close on Oct.
24 due to rising costs, La Madeleine will shut down on Dec. 12, and Posh Petal & Perfumery launched at Bergfeld Center; meanwhile, Taquito Time and Braly’s Ace Hardware are expanding their local footprints.
Smith County officials reported a list of assumed business names filed from Sept.
24 to Oct. 1, 2026, including ventures like Noble Detailing and Taylor Made Chiropractic. The filings mark active local business registration in the area.
🎭 Culture
Nominations are open for ETX View’s sixth annual 40 Under Forty awards program, which honors young professionals in our community; entries are accepted until Oct.
25 and voting is scheduled from Nov. 2 to 22 with winners to be featured on Feb. 14.
🏥 Health
Tyler launched a six-year health project with Blue Zones and the Health Foundation of East Texas on Tuesday morning outside City Hall (the Ignite Tyler plan) to boost community well-being.
City leaders will build on a June 29 assessment by connecting local groups and businesses for lasting healthy change.
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