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Tyler
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rose City Christmas Parade will proceed as planned with the theme *Unite For Good* and is set to celebrate local holiday spirit with community members gathering along the usual route. CBS19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Churches across East Texas will stage live Nativity events this December that reenact the birth of Christ, featuring drive-thru tours and walking displays; in Tyler, Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church’s 'Journey to Bethlehem' runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 18-20 (other towns host similar events). Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ East Texas homeowners have created a dazzling Christmas light show to brighten the holiday season for local viewers; the display invites community members to enjoy creative holiday cheer. CBS19
- ➤ Floats, marching bands, and community groups fill Tyler’s streets with holiday cheer at the Rose City Christmas Parade today, and a dazzling drone show will light up the sky later tonight. CBS19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Nov. 20 stop at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, Children at Risk presented new data showing 39 local childcare deserts as families pay up to 50% of income on care. The findings will guide upcoming policy changes for improving early education facilities. Tyler Morning Telegraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Newton Eagles, with five state championships, will face the Arp Tigers—whose best run is the state semi-finals—in an upcoming playoff game in Tyler + both teams look to boost their local legacy. CBS19
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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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