Good morning, Tyler.

On October 17th, the UT Tyler Cowan Center hosted the matinee coronation for the 92nd Texas Rose Festival, where Queen Avery Craft Armstrong—making her debut—led her court on stage.

The event featured literary-themed costumes designed by Jacob A. Climer—captivating the audience with their intricate detail.

The Palette of Roses Art League hosted an annual reception at the Rose Garden Museum where nearly 300 artworks were shown ahead of the 92nd Texas Rose Festival.

Judges Larry Kitchen and Robert Langham awarded local artists—while the league honored past members and recognized emerging talent such as 10 year old Claire Beavers.

Today at 4:40 a.m., the Tyler Morning Telegraph partnered with the Texas Rose Festival Association to release the 2025 Texas Rose Festival Souvenir Magazine celebrating the festival’s 92nd year—it features stories about the court, costume sketches, and photos of volunteer committees and was delivered to home subscribers.

East Texan Billie Jo Jones from Grand Saline competes on CBS’s 'The Road'—she hopes her talent will take her far in the contest.

In Week 8 of the 2025 Texas high school football season, the Gladewater Bears beat the Tatum Eagles 33—6—reported from Tyler, the win boosts their season record.

Tyler's Troup Tigers beat the New Diana Eagles 69-31 in week 8 of Texas high school football—New Diana will look to bounce back in its next game.

The Kilgore Bulldogs beat the Lindale Eagles 49-29 in Week 8 of the 2025 high school football season—reporters in Tyler covered the game.

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.

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.

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.

Childbirth Education Class Series

6:30-8:30 p.m. — CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler — Ticket required — Prepare for childbirth with essential knowledge and support in an interactive class series.