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Tyler
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Green Acres Church hosted 'Feed Our Friends' food pantry—attendees received a 25-pound box of non-perishable items along with frozen meat and produce provided by the East Texas Food Bank. CBS19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old Tyler woman was killed in a vicious dog attack while dog-sitting three pit bulls on Northwood Drive last Friday—local residents have rallied around her family with an online fundraiser for her funeral expenses. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pine Tree Culinary Program students are creating cookie-decorating kits for the Pirate Santa project to help local families celebrate the holidays—this effort supports community traditions while giving students hands-on experience. CBS19
- ➤ The University of Texas System has expanded its free tuition program to include undergraduates at all UT health institutions—covering families earning $100,000 or less. CBS19
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ An East Texas woman celebrates her 101st birthday with loved ones today—she credits her good health to avoiding alcohol and cigarettes. CBS19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tyler Junior College Apaches have been given a bid to the NJCAA national football semifinals and will play Iowa Western on December 5 in Council Bluffs—kickoff is at 6 p.m.—marking the first time Tyler is in the national playoffs. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ UT Tyler’s men’s basketball team defeated Our Lady of the Lakes 119—67 to improve to a 3-0 record while showing strong play throughout the game. CBS19
- ➤ Dan Mallea from CBS19 breaks down the teams set to play in round 3 of East Texas football playoffs—his preview lists the matchups and key players— as fans prepare for the postseason. CBS19
- ➤ TJC football is receiving awards ahead of its upcoming semi-finals—Head Coach Tanner Jacobson is honored as SWJCFC Coach of the Year for a second year while Gentz Hillburn earns MVP honors. CBS19
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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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The Rider Open Mic Night
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Texas African American Museum — Affordable tickets include refreshments — Share your talents or enjoy a night of music and poetry.
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