Good morning, Tyler.

The Tyler Morning Telegraph and Longview News-Journal published their weekly Best Shots photo page featuring reader-submitted photos from Oct.

3-9 with images of local events like the harvest moon. The papers invite new submissions via email — including the photographer’s name and photo description — for a chance to be featured next week.

Officer Cody Whitworth tried to rescue a potbellied pig from traffic on US Highway 69—its sudden dash led to a brief chase that startled local motorists—and the incident was quickly contained.

CBS19 presents its 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Special—showing stories of Hispanic and Latino Americans making a difference in East Texas.

The special highlights local efforts and inspiring narratives that resonate with viewers in Tyler.

4-H is more than agriculture in Tyler as youth learn food preparation, fashion skills and design basics through hands-on projects that build teamwork and creativity.

A free Joys of Christmas workshop (held on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Extension Meeting Room on W. Front St.) requires registration by Oct. 24.

Smith County Master Gardeners in Tyler are hosting the annual 'From Bulbs to Blooms' Conference and Sale at Pollard United Methodist Church on Oct.

25—this free event begins with a conference from 9 to 10 a.m. and offers in-person and online bulb shopping from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with online orders opening on Oct. 13 for pickup on the day of the event.

Tyler residents learned that both urgent care clinics and ERs offer similar tests and treatments for nonemergencies—yet urgent care is faster, with patients typically treated within an hour compared to a three to five hour ER wait.

Dr. Eddy Dark of Integrity Urgent Care advised using urgent care for conditions like coughs, minor injuries and dehydration while reserving ER visits for true life-threatening emergencies.

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.

John Conlee Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of classic country hits from John Conlee.

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.

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.

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.

Autumn Nights: An Evening of Spoken Word

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Texas African American Museum — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of poetic performances and storytelling in Tyler.

Jason Boland & The Stragglers Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue — $43/ea — Enjoy an evening of live music with Jason Boland & The Stragglers at a local favorite barbecue spot.

2025 Team Hope 5K

8:30-10 a.m. — Rose Rudman Park — Registration fee applies — Unite with the HD community for a rewarding run and support event.