Good Day
Tyler
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tyler residents attended Tyler Recycles Day—an event designed to lower local waste—by dropping off recyclables like cardboard, milk jugs, soda cans, small electronics and appliances. CBS19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Little Caesars has updated its service model at a Tyler location—removing the walk-up counter and installing a self-serve hot-n-ready station for customers. CBS19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Gilmer Buckeye Kris Boyd—an NFL cornerback with the New York Jets—is in critical condition after he was shot in New York City. CBS19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Communities across East Texas are gearing up for holiday parades and local traditions in cities like Tyler, Longview and Kilgore. In Tyler the Rose City Christmas Parade will move to the Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium and start at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 — organizers say the new route will keep the holiday spirit alive despite downtown construction. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scientists recreated identical snowflakes in a lab by matching the exact temperature and humidity—proving that nature can replicate conditions and debunking the myth that all snowflakes are unique. They also showed that common winter beliefs about heat loss from the head and increased snowfall during a full moon are not true. CBS19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CBS19 previewed the 2025 round two of East Texas high school football playoffs—local teams will compete to advance in the tournament. CBS19
- ➤ East Texas native Lane Johnson suffered a Lisfranc injury on Sunday and will miss up to six weeks of play—he is not expected to miss the entire season. CBS19
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9:00 p.m. — The SportsZone Bar and Grill — Tickets available online only — Celebrate the season in your ugliest sweater with games, contests, and festive cheer in Downtown Tyler.
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