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Tyler
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nancy Lindsay, a Tyler resident who is very sick (she has COPD, high blood pressure, and diabetes), welcomed her lost dog Domingo back after he had been missing for four months (he slipped out of her backyard while she was cleaning). Community help and social media led to his return. CBS19
- ➤ Adam McDaniel, president of the 88th Yamboree, spoke with CBS19 about how his family's history has shaped the community event—he explained that the celebration draws on deep local traditions in East Texas. CBS19
- ➤ At the second annual Voices of Hope Luncheon held last week at the Mehling Center at Breckenridge Village in Tyler, Gabby Petito’s family and East Texas Crisis Center staff shared a powerful message on domestic violence awareness—saying community support is key to stopping future tragedies. Key speakers, including Gabby’s mother and stepfather, urged that funds raised help keep essential counseling and safety services available. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Food pantries in East Texas, including the one at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Flint, are seeing more clients since the government shutdown began on October 1 — the ongoing shutdown has increased the community's reliance on local food assistance. CBS19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Smith County recorded 18 assumed name filings from October 2–9 that list ventures such as Tyler Elite Boxing Academy, Interstate Insurance Specialists, Sugar N Spice Cookie Co, and Green Appliance Company—filings that represent a diverse range of new local business activities. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lindale will host the Piney Woods Wine Festival this weekend where visitors can sip wine+ shop local booths and enjoy live music at one of the region’s most popular fall events. CBS19
- ➤ Texas Rose Festival Queen Avery Craft Armstrong visited Tyler ISD campuses where she read 'The Queen’s Tea' to second-grade girls at Douglas, Griffin, and Birdwell and ended her tour on Wednesday at Caldwell Arts Academy. She invites the public to join her Tea event Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.—free admission in the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FFA chapters across East Texas are competing in the Yamboree Rabbit Show where students raise their rabbits for about six weeks before the contest. The event gives a chance for students to show their farming skills — an important practical learning experience. CBS19
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Texas is facing rising wildfire danger as dry vegetation and forecast high winds later this week may spark fires—officials advise residents to stay alert. CBS19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Between Oct 2 and Oct 9, 2025, the city of Tyler approved building permits for several residential new projects by Sidar Builders, LLC and for commercial and remodeling work, including a major permit for nearly $8 million assigned to Sherrill Construction—these permits ranged from $320,000 to close to $8 million and support ongoing local construction growth. Tyler Morning Telegraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TJC held its NJCAA Region 14 Media Day where coaches said both men’s and women’s teams are fired up for championships—underscoring the region’s steady record of advancing teams to national tournaments. 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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Giving Thanks 5k, 10k, 15k & Half Marathon
8:00 a.m. — Southside Park — Low-cost participation — Celebrate the spirit of gratitude with a friendly race for all ages and abilities.
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