Good morning, Tyler.

Local volunteers are remodeling the home of an East Texas veteran with renovations partly funded by a $17,000 grant from the Home Depot foundation (supporting his safe living space).

Organizations in East Texas—such as local Veterans Service Officer offices, CampV in Tyler, and the East Texas Veterans Resource Center in Longview—offer veterans help with mental health services, job training, transportation, and more.

They provide peer support groups, counseling, and assistance to enroll in benefits to ensure veterans have access to needed resources.

Yesterday, the SPCA of East Texas in Tyler featured Fitzgerald, a 7-week-old blue Pittie expected to grow into a large dog weighing about 55 to 60 pounds — the shelter still needs volunteers to bottle feed and foster cats and dogs at its Grande Blvd. office.

Bethesda Health Clinic is preparing to renovate the former Hollywood Theater and is holding a liquidation sale of memorabilia—the 74,000‑square‑foot space will become a new clinic in December.

Kid to Kid opened a resale shop at S Broadway Avenue, Brookshire’s Wildlife Museum reopened at Arbor Ridge Drive after an eight‑year hiatus, and Trailhead Sports & Lifestyle Medicine started its direct primary care model on Hightech Drive earlier this week.

TJC theatre students will perform the classic play —The Hairy Ape— at Tyler Junior College to explore themes of identity, class and belonging.

The production is scheduled for a future date as part of the school’s upcoming arts events.

Gov. Greg Abbott will make a campaign stop at ETX Brewing Company—221 S.

Broadway Ave in downtown Tyler—today at 1:30 p.m. as he meets local voters.

Former UT Tyler athlete Matt Riccardi will co-lead the Dallas Mavericks—he played for the Patriots from 2005 to 2008—and bring his college basketball experience to his new role.

Head Coach Tanner Jacobson built a winning culture at TJC after learning from elite mentors—his team ended the normal season undefeated.

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.

Christmas Market at Andy's Frozen Custard

5:30-10 p.m. — Andy's Frozen Custard — Free entry — Discover local vendors and enjoy festive treats at this holiday market.

The Holiday Showdown

6:45-11:15 AM — Rose Rudman Park — Registration fee applies — Compete in a festive run with custom holiday finisher medals to mark your achievement.

2025 Rose City Christmas Parade and Drone Show

6:30-11:59 p.m. — CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium — $1.00 or one canned food item — Experience the festive fun of the Rose City Christmas Parade and Drone Show with a theme of ‘Unite For Good’.

Season's Greetings Running Event

8:00 a.m. — Southside Park — Free entry — Run or walk in a friendly atmosphere with multiple distance options and medals for all participants.

Chanukah Klezmer Concert

7-9 p.m. — True Vine Brewing Company — In-person only — Celebrate Chanukah with joyful Klezmer music from the Tyler Klezmer Ensemble.

Holiday Lights in the Garden

5-8 p.m. — Tyler Rose Garden — Free admission — Experience a dazzling display of thousands of holiday lights in a festive wonderland.

A Dickens' Christmas Celebration

4 PM-8 PM — East Texas State Fair Administration Office — Paid parking — Experience a charming Olde English Christmas town with hot cocoa, carolers, and festive vendors.