Good morning, Tyler.

The USPS has started its 113th Operation Santa—an annual drive that lets people team up with the postal service to brighten a child's holiday.

Tyler residents are invited to join the effort—helping to spread holiday cheer.

Samaritan’s Purse started Operation Christmas Child for National Collection Week from Nov.

17 to 24, inviting people to pack shoebox gifts with toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need—Tyler drop-off sites at Grace Community School and Faith Community Church offer special hours for donations.

The SPCA of East Texas introduced Gatsby (a shelter pet in need of a new home) and is asking for volunteers to bottle feed and foster cats and dogs to support its care efforts.

The Raceway Muscle Car Club donated $28,000 to the East Texas Crisis Center last Thursday at the Patterson dealership in Tyler to help fund food, shelter and other essentials for survivors.

The club will host a benefit car show on Nov 22 at Bubba’s 33 to aid the medical and living expenses of 18-month-old Elianna Pride who is receiving treatment for an aggressive brain cancer—showing its strong commitment to local support.

Tyler Parks and Recreation workers set up the 30-foot artificial Christmas tree on the lawn of the W.T.

Brookshire Conference Center on Monday because downtown construction changed their usual venue. The Rose City Christmas Parade will take place on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. with a new route starting on West Houston Street and ending near Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium — organizers say the event will help support the East Texas Food Bank.

Brookshire’s Wildlife Museum reopened on Nov.

4 after an eight-year hiatus and now welcomes Tyler residents with nostalgic animal displays and new interactive features at 6970 Arbor Ridge Drive—next to FRESH by Brookshires. The free museum received 1,016 visitors during its opening week and offers 30-minute tours with online reservations.

A CBS19 guide offers cost-saving tips for Thanksgiving meals as prices rise this season — advising Tyler families on practical ways to manage their holiday food budget.

Tyler Legacy girls basketball beat Tyler High 65-18, lifting the Lady Raiders to a 2-1 record — the team opened the season with a strong win.

The Grace basketball team won their season opener with a 58-53 victory over the Mabank Panthers at their home court—securing the first win of the year.

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.

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.