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Tyler
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BBB has outlined key trends for Black Friday 2025 for small business owners using 2024 data that showed mobile purchases reached 55% of online sales and most shoppers began researching deals early. The report urges retailers to optimize their mobile sites and spread promotions across the holiday season — with Cyber Monday expected to be a strong competitor. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Tyler’s Greenberg Smoked Turkeys said FedEx delays at a major hub froze movement of 45,000 turkeys shipped over the weekend—customers are urged to call soon as many orders show no delivery updates and may miss Thanksgiving dinner. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Americans will gear up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains less than a month before Christmas as retailers plan major sales online and in stores—Tyler residents can look forward to local discounts during this busy shopping weekend. CBS19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Margaret Perkins—a longtime supporter of local arts—was named the 2026 Young Audiences ICON Award recipient at the Fall Meet & Greet on November 6 at Tyler ISD’s Career & Technology Center. U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran congratulated her on decades of service to expanding arts access, and her award will be formally presented on March 19 at the gala. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Texas Baptist University held its 10th annual Operation Christmas Child event yesterday, where students, faculty, and staff packed 400 shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene products to help children worldwide. The campus served as a community drop-off point and collected 4,056 boxes—showing a strong tradition of service and support. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ UT Tyler School of Nursing is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is ranked among the top 10 nursing programs in Texas, according to US News and World Report. The milestone shows a long commitment to quality nursing education — a point of pride for the Tyler community. CBS19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued road trip safety tips for travelers planning Thanksgiving trips—advising on precautions to take for busy roads and long distances. CBS19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Junior College head football coach Tanner Jacobson was named SWJCFC Coach of the Year for the second time—while freshman Gentz Hilburn earned MVP honors with seven touchdowns and 638 receiving yards. The Apaches will face Reivers of Iowa Western Community College in the NJCAA Division I semi-final on Dec. 5 at Hutchinson Community College. 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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Angela Owen Live Comedy Show
7-10:15 p.m. — Rose City Comedy — Tickets from $74 — Enjoy a night of laughs with the talented Angela Owen in Tyler, TX.
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Holiday Lights in the Garden
5-8 p.m. — Tyler Rose Garden — Free admission — Experience a spectacular holiday display of twinkling lights and festive music in a beautiful garden setting.
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