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Tyler
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nancy Lindsay—terminally ill—was reunited with her missing dog after it had been lost for four months. Her determination to find her pet gave her a reason to keep fighting. CBS19
- ➤ Women’s Center of East Texas is hosting its third annual Too Close to Home event to raise awareness and promote the prevention of violence against women in the region—this event gives community members key information on safety and support. It aims to inform and connect local residents with vital resources. CBS19
- ➤ Gidget and her three siblings were found in a trash bag along a roadside—saved by a good Samaritan and nursed back to health by the SPCA of East Texas. CBS19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Multiple new businesses have opened or will soon open in the Tyler area, including Santo Cuervo Taqueria at 203 Highway 110 in Whitehouse offering authentic Mexican tacos and Walker’s Barbershop at Mosaic District on Earl Campbell Parkway serving haircuts and shaves. Blo Blow Dry Bar will open next month at Bergfeld Center at 113 E. 8th St. — Smalls Sliders is set to debut at 1781 S Southwest Loop 323 as Budget Blinds of East Central Texas expands its service to Tyler and nearby communities. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Thieves targeted a local church that hosts a popular pumpkin patch—officials said the annual event is a major fundraiser that supports community projects. CBS19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Rose Festival returns to Tyler this week for its 92nd year—celebrating community, creativity, and roses. CBS19
- ➤ Tyler's Rose City Fiesta celebrated Hispanic heritage and culture at Bergfeld Park during Hispanic Heritage Month, hosted by the Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance with the City of Tyler. Hundreds enjoyed live music, dancing, food trucks & artisan gifts at the event. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ CBS19 announced Under the Lights, a show previewing Thursday Night Live in Week 8, will air Friday at 10 p.m. on CBS19— it will also stream on demand on CBS19 Plus. CBS19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tyler welcomes a delegation from Polish sister city Jelenia Góra today—marking over 30 years of connection and including a tour of several local landmarks. CBS19
- ➤ Smith County received a $1,500 donation to care for animals seized from an alleged puppy mill—officials said the funds will support improved care practices. The court also discussed new pay guidelines for animal control staff for the next fiscal year. CBS19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local group is using horses to help children and teens cope with grief by offering calming interactions; the program gives young people a chance to ease their loss (therapeutic approach). CBS19
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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ACHE of East Texas Annual Chapter & Membership Event
5:30-8 p.m. — Wisenbaker Conference Center — Dinner & cocktails included — Engage in transformative networking and education on public health and healthcare collaboration.
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