Good morning, Tyler.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An East Texas woman celebrates her 101st birthday with loved ones today—she credits her good health to avoiding alcohol and cigarettes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.