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Tyler
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grassroots America will host Bishop Joseph E. Strickland at Holiday Inn Tyler – Convention Center on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with a talk titled 'Conviction, Hope, and Perseverance.' Guests may join an optional $12 buffet dinner at 5 p.m., and the presentation will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Families cheered the Rose City Christmas Parade Thursday on Front Street despite cold rain before moving to a drone light show at Rose Stadium and witnessing a tree lighting outside the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center led by Mayor Don Warren and Miracle Child Lilli Halifax. Tyler Morning Telegraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rabbi Neal Katz and Congregation Beth El are reviving the Chanukah-Klezmer concert — a cherished holiday tradition in Tyler. The event will bring community members together to enjoy festive music during the season. CBS19
- ➤ Lilli Halifax, a local champion for Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System, will light Tyler's Christmas tree after the parade in 2026 — marking a festive start to the holiday season. CBS19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tyler ISD seniors celebrated an extraordinary milestone on Friday when students from Tyler High, Early College High School, and Tyler Legacy learned they qualified for over $1B in scholarship offers through a new merit-based program (the district said it will include juniors next spring). CBS19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In the fourth-round playoffs of the 2025 Texas high school football season in Tyler, the Kilgore Bulldogs defeated Fort Bend’s Almeta Crawford Chargers 30-3 — a strong win that reflected their determination during the game. CBS19
- ➤ Six East Texas teams will compete tonight in the regional finals on local turf as part of round four of the playoffs. The games will decide which teams advance further in the series. CBS19
- ➤ The Carthage Bulldogs and Athens Hornets, who met previously — sparking a game with fireworks — will face off in the regional finals. Tyler sports fans can look forward to a lively contest as the teams renew their rivalry. CBS19
- ➤ In the fourth round of playoffs this season, the Newton Eagles defeated the Arp Tigers 66-20 in Tyler. 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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